GE GSD800T-55BA Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

Safety Instructions ......................... 3

Operating Instructions, Tips

ApplianceRegistration .................................. 2

China,Crystal,Sterling............................. 10

Cycle Features ............................................ 4, 5

CycleSelection Chart .................................... 5

Detergent Guide .............................................7

DispenserCups ............................................... 7

Drying Options ................................................4

Energy-SavingTips ......................................... 2

Features ........................................................4, 5

Loading......................................................... 8,9

OperatingInstructions.............................. 4,5

Rinse Agent ......................................................6

WaterTemperature........................................ 6

Care and Cleaning

AirGap........................................................ ii

WinterStorage........................................... 11

Problem Solver ....................... 13.15

More questions ?...call

GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000

Preparation

FrontPanelChange..................................... 12

Consumer Services ................... 19

ImportantPhoneNumbers........................ 19

Model and Serial Numbers .......................... 2

Repair Service .................................................2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Model GSDSOO_eries

GE Appliances

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your
dishwasher, read this

guide carefully.

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new

dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy for answers to

your questions.

If you don't understand something
or-need more help, write (include

your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language

version of this book, call
GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

consumer information service.

If you received

a damaged dishwasher...

hmnediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.

Save time and money.

Before you request
service...

Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes

of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.

Para obtener la version en
espafiol de este manual,

name a

GE Answer Center, _"
servicio de inlormacidn

para el consumidor,
tel_fono 800.626.2000.

Write down the model

and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a label
fastened to the tub wall just

inside the dishwasher door.
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:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls

concerning your dishwasher.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.

We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased, in most
cases, this will solve the problem.

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

• Operate dishwasher only when it's full. Let the
dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in

only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to

rinse off heavy soils.

• Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load.

(See the Operating section.)

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details--including your phone number--to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

• If you don' t need your dishes right away, allow the
dishes to dry naturally over a longer period such as

overnight.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING--When using this

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•Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose, as you will find described in this

Use and Care Guide.

receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll

flee, the GE Answer Centeff 800.626.2000,

--This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an

equipment-grounding conductor must be run

with the circuit conductors and connected to
the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of

the appliance.

--Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload,

_,_ .Do not store or use combustible

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the

following:

installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions

.This dishwasher must be properly

before it is used. If you did not

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

•Use only powder or liquiddetergentsor wetting

agentsrecommendedforuse in a dishwasher.

.Do not wash plastic items unless marked

"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic

items not so marked, check the manufacturer's

recommendations.

.Load light plastic items so they willnot

become dislodged and drop to the bottom of

the dishwasher--they might come into contact
with the heating element and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

.When loadingitems tobe washed:

A.Locatesharp items sothat theyare not likely

to damagethe door seal,and

B. Loadsharpkniveswith the handlesup to

reducethe risk ofcut-typeinjuries.

.Do not touchthe heatingelement duringor

immediatelyafteruse.

.Do not operateyour dishwasherunlessall enclosure

panelsare properlyin place.

.Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.

Close supervisionis necessaryif this appliance

isused by or near children.Do not allowchildren

to playinside,on or withthis applianceor any

discardedappliance.Disposeof discarded

appliancesand shippingor packingmaterial
properly.Beforediscardinga dishwasher,remove
the door of the washingcompartment.

.Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents

out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels

to avoid personal injury.

,_. To minimizethe possibilityof

electricshock,disconnectthis
appliancefromthe power supply

beforeattemptingany maintenance.NOTE:
Turningthe controldial to the OFFposition

doesnot disconnectthe appliancefrom the
powersupply.We recommendhavinga qualified

technicianserviceyour appliance.

A WARNING--HYDROGEN GAS

water pipes if hot water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS

IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of
damage or injury, if you have not used hot water

for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence

in which the hot water system may not have been

used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets
and allow them to run for several minutes before

using any electrical appliance which is connected
to the hot water system. This will allow any.

hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame

or appliance during this process.

is produced by the chemical action

within your water heater. It can

accumulate in the water heater and/or

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum
performance on loads with normal and heavy soils.

You may 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 Energy Option

pads come ON to indicate the cycle/option that has
been selected. These Cycle and Option Indicator

lights remain on while the door is latched.
If dishwasher drains into a tbod waste disposal,

operate the disposal until it is empty before starting
dishwasher.

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POT- NORMAL LIGHT WASH HEAT BOOST

SCRUBBER WASH WASH ON OFF

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Step 1. Load your dishwasher. (See Loading section.)

Step 2. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at

the OFF position. 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 4. 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--For most loads of everyday
dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.

Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

,LIGHT WASH--For loads that have dishes with

light soils.

Step 5. Select the desired Energy Options.

,WASH HEAT BOOST ON--Use this option

for best performance with heavily-soiled dishes.
When selected, the wash cycle may be extended

while the dishwasher heats the water for the best
washing and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart).

,WASH HEAT BOOST OFF--Shuts off the

WASH HEAT BOOST option.

• HEATED DRY ON--Turns the drying heater on
for fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will

be extended for 35 minutes.

Cycles Energy Options

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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. You can open the door after
the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for

overnight drying.

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Step 6. 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

Energy 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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Dial Cycles (continued)

PLATEWARMER"

(PRESS HEATED DRY)

OFF

-START

SHORT WASH

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RINSE & HOLO IPRESSHEATEDDRY om

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HEATED
HEATED

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The RINSE & HOLD cycle is fl)r rinsing

partial loads which will be washed later.Do

not us(, deterqent.

a. Select HEATED DRY OFF.

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.

Cycle Selection Chart

Water use Time I

Gallons Mflmles

Wash Cycles approx. ) (approx.)

POTSCRUBBER 10.6 72

NORMAl. WASH t).1 51 :_

I,IGHT WASH 7.9 5 I*

SHORT WASH 7.4 43*

WashCycle

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The PLATE WARMER cycle (on some models)
is fl)r warming clean dishes and serving plates for

the serving of hot foods. The cycle will take
approximately 35 minutes if 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.

Cycle Sequence

RINSE & HOLI) 3.0 12

*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 21 minutes if Wash Heat B,.',,:,stoplion is selected.
HEAT[';I) I)RY ON. Available on all wash cycles except R[NSE & HOLD. Acid 35 lllinules Io w:.lsh cycle time.

tlEATED DRY OFF. Drying healer is lurned olf. Dishes dry nalurally.

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Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,
the entering water must beat least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°13.

How to Test Water Temperature

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat
thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest

the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and
let the water run continuously into the glass until the

temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is
below 120°E, adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually
low, or if your water travels a long distance from water

heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water
heater's thermostat up. If you have not used hot water

for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn
on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run

until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If
you've recently done laundry or run hot water for

showers, give your water heater time to recover before

operating the dishwasher.
To improve washability if the water is less than 120°E

and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a

longer cycle or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and
fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

How to Use a Rinse Agent

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.

Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap.

Add liquid rinse agent

until it .just reaches the

bottom of lip inside the

dispenser opening.
Replace cap. The

dispenser automatically
releases rinse agent into

final rinse water.

You may 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.

Your dishwasher's rinse agent container holds
approximately 4V-,ounces. This should last about

3 months. Fill as needed.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse

agent with a damp cloth. Don't leave the spill in the
dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can't find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

("JET-DRY")
Corporate Centre 1

55 Federal Road

P.O. Box 1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

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