GE GSD780 Use and Care Manual
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SafetyInstructions... ..... ...... ..... ......3
OperatingInstructions,Tips
China, Crystal, Sterling ... ...... ..... ...... ..... ......1O
Cycle Features ... .... ....... ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... ....4. 5
Cycle Selection Chart ...... ..... ...... .... ...... ..... ....5
Detergent Guide ....... ..... ...... ..... ...... .... ...... ......7
Dispenser Cups .. ...... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ..... .......7
Drying Options ... ..... ...... ..... ...... .... ...... ..... ....4. 5
Features... ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ..... ...... ....4. 5
Loading ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ..............8. 9
Operating Instructions ...... ...... ..... ..... ....4.5
Rinse Agent ...... .... ...... ..... ...... ..... ..... ...... ..... ......6
Water Temperature ...... ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... .......6
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A note to consumer—
We’d like to thank you and congratulate you for making the wise decision in purchasing your dishwasher.
This User Guide is designed to be kept near your dishwasher at all times for quick and easy reference. Features
may vary on some dishwasher models. Please read the following tips to insure your dishwasher is operating at its
best performance.
We care about you and your appliance and we want your dishwasher to do itsjob~or you.
● HOT WATER—Your dishwasher
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needs hot water for best results. Water
entering the dishwasher should be at
least 120°F.but your dishwasher
performs BETTER with HIGHER
water temperatures not to exceed 150”F.
GWATERHARDNESS-The hardness
of thewaterplaysan important part in
how wellyourdishwashercleans.In
areaswhere waterisvery hard (12grains
ormore),it maybe necessaryto install
a watersoftener.Ifyoudo notknowthe
hardnessof yourwater supply,contact
yourlocalwaterdepartment.
● DETERGENTS-Only usedetergents
labeledfor usein automaticdishwashers.
A Never uselaundrydetergentsor
liquidsoaps..that willcauseoversudsing
and leaks.The amountofdetergentyou
usedependson the waterhardnessand the
amountof soilon yourdishes.In most
cases,detergentamountsshouldbe
increasedforhardwater andheavysoil.
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If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Beforeyou requestservice...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists
causes of minor operating problems that you can correct
yourself.
Beforeusingyourdishwasher,
readthisguidecarefully.
It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dishwasher properly.
Ifyou receiveda
I damageddishwasher...
Immediatelycontactthe dealer(or
builder)thatsoldyouthe dishwasher,
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● RINSEAGENT—should alwaysbe used:
— to reduce water spotting.
— to improve drying.
Always check and refill the rinse agent
when necessary.
● FOR BEST RESULTS—Thecycles
and the options you choose have an
effect on the results you get. The
following are examples. (Please, see the
Operating Instructions, Tips for more
information.)
QTEMP BOOST OPTION—
— use with heavily soiled loads.
— extends cycle to heat water for best
washing and drying.
● POTS PANS CYCLE—
— use with dried or baked-on heavily
soiled loads.
Writedown the model
andserialnumbers.
You’llfindthemon a labelfastenedtothe
tub walljust inside the dishwasherdoor.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
We’11be there...
No matter what major appliance you buy from us, you
always get more than a quality product. Youreceive the
added assurance that, should you ever need our help, we’ll
be there.
We ask that you please be sure to read all the Important
Safety Instructions before operating your new appliance
to insure your safety.
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mRTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Readallhtructiom beforew;ngttis appliance.
WARNING-Whenusingthis
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic
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● Usethis applianceonlyforitsintended
purpose, as you will find describedin this
Useand Care Guide.
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receiveanInstallationInstructionssheetwithyour
dishwasher,youcanobtainonebycalling,toll
free,theGEAnswerCenter~800.626.20M.
—Thisapp~iancemustbeconnectedtoa grounded
metal,permanentwiringsystem;oran
equipment-groundingconductormustberun
withthecircuitconductorsandconnectedto
theequipment-groundingterminalorleadof
theappliance.
—Connecttoaproperlyrated,protectedandsized
power-supplycircuittoavoidelectricaloverload.
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in the vicinityofthis oranyotherappliance.
● Use onlypowderorliquiddetergentsorwetting
agentsrecommendedforuseinadishwasher,
● Donotwashplasticitemsunlessmarked
“dishwashersafe”
itemsnotsomarked,checkthemanufacturer’s
recommendations.
● Loadlightplasticitemssotheywillnot
becomedislodgedanddroptothebottomof
thedishwasher—theymightcomeintocontact
withtheheatingelementandbedamaged.
safetyprecautions,includingthe
following:
● Thisdishwashermustbeproperly
installedandlocatedin accordance
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withtheInstallationInstructions
beforeitisused.Ifyoudidnot
● Donot storeorusecombustible
materials,gasolineor other
or theequivalent,Forplastic
Tominimize the possibility of injury.
● Whenloadingitemstobewashed:
A.Locatesharpitemssothattheyarenotlikely
todamagethedoorseal,and
B,Loadsharpkniveswiththehandlesupto
reducetheriskofcut-typeinjuries.
● Donottamperwithcontrols.
4Donottouchtheheatingelementduringor
immediatelyafteruse.
● Donotoperateyourdishwasherunlessallenclosure
panelsareproperlyinplace.
● Donotabuse,siton,orstandonthedoorordish
rackofthedishwasher.
● Closesupervisionisnecessaryifthisappliance
isusedbyornearchildren.Donotallowchildren
toplayinside,onorwiththisapplianceorany
discardedappliance.Disposeofdiscarded
appliancesandshippingorpackingmaterial
properly.Beforediscardingadishwasher,remove
thedoorofthewashingcompartment.
● Keepallwashingdetergentsandwettingagents
outofthereachofchildren,preferablyina locked
cabinet.Observealiwarningsoncontainerlabels
toavoidpersonalinjury.
● Tominimizethepossibilityof
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b~foreattemptinganymaintenance.NOTE:
TurningthecontroldialtotheOFFposition
doesnotdisconnecttheappliancefromthe
powersupply.Werecommendhavingaqualified
technicianserviceyourappliance,
*Do~ot attemptto repairor replaceanypart
of yourdishwasherunlessit is specifically
recommendedin thisguide.
shouldbereferredto aqualifiedtechnician.
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waterpipesifhotwaterhasnotbeenusedfora
periodoftwoweeksorlonger.HYDROGENGAS
ISEXPLOSIVE.Topreventthepossibilityof
damageorinjury,ifyouhavenotusedhotwater
fortwoweeksormore,ormovedintoaresidence
inwhichthehotwatersystemmaynothavebeen
usedforsometime,turnonallhotwaterfaucets
andallowthemtorunforseveralminutesbefore
usinganyelectricalappliancewhichisconnected
tothehotwatersystem.Thiswillallowany
hydrogengastoescape.Also,sincethegasis
flammable,donotsmokeoruseanopenflame
orapplianceduringthisprocess.
electricshock,disconnectthis
appliancefromthepowersupply
Allotherservicing
WARNING-HYDROGENGAS
isproducedbythechemicalaction
withinyourwaterheater.It can
accumulateinthewaterheaterand/or
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
HOWTOOPERATEYOURDIS~ASHER
Yourdishwasher is designed to give maximum
performance on loads with normal and heavy soils.
Youmay find that many of your dishes have lighter
soils than normal; if this is the case you can save
water and energy by selecting a cycle other than
NORMAL WASH.
NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Option pads
come ON to indicate the cycle/option that has been
selected. Press pad firmly until the light comes on.
These Cycle and Option Indicator lightsremain on
while the door is latched.
If dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal,
operate the disposal until it is empty before starting
dishwasher.
CYCLES
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Featuresand appearance may va~ slightly.
OPTIONS
Step
1.Loadyourdishwasher.(SeeLoadingsection.)
Step z. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at
the OFF position and the door is unlatched. Add
detergent to the detergent dispenser. (See Detergent
Guide.) Use a rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
Step 3. Latch the door.
Step x. Select desired wash cycle.
● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans
and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will
get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal
cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.
● NORMAL WASH—Formost loads of everyday
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.
Step 5. Select the desired Options.
● TEMP BOOST ON—Use this option for best
performance with heavily-soiled dishes. When
selected, the wash cycle is extended while the
dishwasher heats the water for the best washing
and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart.)
● TEMP BOOST OFF—This optionturnsoff the
TEMPBOOSTON option.
● HEATED DRY ON—Turnsthe dryingheateron
forfastdrying.Whenselected, thecycle timewill
be extendedfor 35 minutes.
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● HEATED DRY OFF—Shuts off the heating unit,
thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes
longer but saves energy. Youcan open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for
overnight drying.
Step6. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START.
● Turning the dial to START will begin the cycle
immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher.
There is a time delay between start-up and water
fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.
Dial Cycles
The SHORT WASH cycle allows you to quickly
wash loads of everyday dishes with medium soils
that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly
of glasses.
a. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any
option if desired.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
SHORT WASH.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing
partial loads which will be washed later.
Do not use detergent.
a. Make sure HEATED DRY OFF is selected.
b. Be sure the door is unlatched.
c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
RINSE & HOLD,
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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dishesand servingplatesfortheservingof hotfoods.
The cyclewill takeapproximately32 minutesif selected.
a, Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed.
b. Select HEATED DRY ON.
c. Be sure the door is unlatched.
d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to
PLATE WARMER.
e. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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POTSCRUBBER 10,6 72
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*Unextendedtimes.Thesecycletimeswillbeincreasedapproximately21 minutesif TEMP BOOSTONoptionis selected,
Drying Options:
HEATEDDRYON. AvailableonallwashcyclesexceptRINSE& HOLD.Add35minutestowashcycletime.
HEATEDDRYOW. Dryingheateris turnedoff.Dishesdrynaturally.
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GoodDishwashingStartswith HOTWater
To get dishesclean and dry,you need hot water.Forgoodwashingand drying,
the entering water mustbeat least 120°F.Toprevent dish damage, inletwater shouldnotexceed 150”F.
Howto TestWaterTemperature
Check your water temperaturewith a candy or meat Helpfulhints:If outsidetemperaturesareunusually
thermometer.Turn on the hot water faucet nearest low,or if your water travelsa long distancefrom water
the dishwasher.Put the thermometerin a glass and
let the water run continuouslyinto the glass until the heater’sthermostatup. If you have notused hot water
temperature stopsrising. If the water temperature is for some time,thewater in the pipeswill be cold. Turn
below 120°F.,adjustyour water heater. on the hot waterfaucetat the sinkandallowit to run
heater to dishwasher,you may need to setyourwater
untilthe water is hot.Then startthe dishwasher.If
you’verecently donelaundryor run hotwaterfor
showers,giveyour waterheatertimeto recoverbefore
operatingthe dishwasher.
To improve washabilityif the water is less than
120°F.and you cannot adjust yourwaterheater:Select
a longer cycleor theTEMP BOOST ON option and
fill both detergentcups at least half-fullwith detergent.
Howto Usea RinseAgent
The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes
quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting
and makes drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinse
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.
Yourdishwasher uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.
Unscrew the cap.
Add liquid rinse agent
until itjust reaches the
bottom of lip inside the
dispenser opening.
Replace cap. The
dispenser automatically
releases rinse agent into
final rinse water.
Youmay check to see if you need to add rinse agent by
removing the fill cap and looking into the container.
You may also check the rinse agent, on some models,
by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or 3 times.
If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap,
you have enough. If the center area remains clear add
rinse agent.
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Yourdishwasher’s rinse agent container holds
approximately 4X ounces. This should last about
3 months. Fill as needed.
If you accidentally spill: Wipeup the rinse
agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spillin the
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.
If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
BENCKISERCONSUMERPRODUCTS,INC.
(“JET-DRY”)
Corporate Centre 1
55 Federal Road
P.O. Box 1991
Danbury, CT 06813-1991
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