GE GSD820 Use and Care Manual

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Dishwasher

Contents

Air Gap Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning China, Crystal, Sterling

Consumer Services Cycle Features

Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Dispenser Cups

Energy Saver Switch Energy-saving Tips

Front Panel Color Change Loading

Model and Serial Numbers Operating Instructions

Cycle Selection Drying Options

Built-in Model GSD820

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15 User Maintenance Instructions 11

POTSCRUBBER Problem Solver

Rinse Agent Safetv Instructions 3

warranty

Water Temperature

7 Winter Storage 4

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-“Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefuUy.

- 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

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:

Save time and money. Before you request

service...

Check the Problem Solver (pages

12 through 14). It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para obtener la versi6n en espailoi de este manual, name a GE Answer Center,E

servicio de information para el consumidor, tel~fono 800.626.2000.

Energy-saving tips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions:

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

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.

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

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 , ‘-

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Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

. 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. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

● If you don’t need your dishes

right away, use your ENERGY SAVER no-heat boost drying

feature that turns the drying heater

off automatically. Dishes dry

naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

● Always select the cycle that

uses least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load. See pages 4 and 5.

● Turn your water heater down to

120”F and use the WASH HEAT BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no

less than 120”F (see page 6).

IIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. as you will tlnd described in this Use and Care

Book. s This dishwasher must be

proper!y installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did

not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—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 materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

● Use only powder or liquid

detergents or wetting agents recommended for ttse 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 will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher— into contact with the heating unit and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility

they might come

of injury.

● When loading items to be

washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk

of cut-type injuries.

. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

● Do not operate your dishwasher

unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

● Do not tamper with controls.

● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

● Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Ilispose

of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

● 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.

s To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.

Note: Turning the control dial

to the (3FF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recotimend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS

is produced by the chemical

action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and/or 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.

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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher

with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,

bowls, etc., according to

instructions on pages 8 and 9. STEP 2. Add detergent to the

detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occa~ionally check to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select drying option.

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{NO HEAT BOOST)

HEATED DRY. Turns the drying heater on for fast drying.

ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost). Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher door after the

cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.

WASWAT

When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for 21 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying. The entering water must be at least

120°F.

When this option is not selected the entering water must be at least

140°F. To test water temperature, see page 6.

STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints on next page.)

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before

starting the dishwasher.

● For POTSCRUBBER,

NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles:

NORMAL LIGHT

POT-

SCRUBBER WASH WASH

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator

Dial to ON position to start the

- cycle. You will hear the motor start. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher.

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Be sure door is unlatched.

Select ENERGY SAVER drying option.

Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to RINSE& HOLD position.

Latch the door to start the cycle,

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Note: The ENERGY SAVER option will also cancel the WASH HEAT BOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT BOOST without HEATED DRY,

select only the WASH HEAT BOOST

option. (See Energy-Saving Tips on

page 2.)

a. Push selected cycle button. b. Latch the door.

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Cycle selection hints

[t is important to follow the loading

instructions on pages 8 and 9.

POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.

NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware.

LIGHT WASH—For dishes that are lightly soiled with soils that have not dried on. Also for everyday dishes that have extra preparation before loading.

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

What happens in each cycle

● You’11hear occasional clicking

sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

● During the drying period:

—The motor stops. — Water vapor comes through the

vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

Water Use Cycle Time

Wash Cycles (approx.) (approx.)

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH

LIGHTWASH RINSE& HOLD

*unextended times. These cYc]e times Wi]l be increased approximately 21

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Drying Options:

HEATED DRY. Available on all

cycle time.

ENERGY SAVER (No Heat

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wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 25 minutes to wash

Boost). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

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