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GSD820P
Use and Care Manual
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GE GSD840P, GSD820P Use and Care Manual

Contents
Use and Care Guide
Dishwasher
Air Gap
Appliance Registration
Care
and Cleaning
China, Crystal, Consumer Services
Cycle Features Detergent, Detergent Guide
Dispenser Cups
Ener~
Saver Stitch
Ener~-Sating
Front Panel Color Change
Loading Model and Serial Numbers
O~erdtinq
Cycle Selection
Drfing
Sterfing
Tips
Instructions
Options
Built-in Models GSD820
GSD840
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POTSCRUBBER Cycle
Problem Solver Rinse Agent
Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 11
Warranty Back Cover Water Temperature
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Before using your dishwasher, read this
book carefully.
It is
intended to help you
operate and maintain
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:
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.
your new
Save time and money. Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver section. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct
ourself.
To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, GE Answer Center
800.626.2000 consumer information service.
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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. 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,
SAVER no-heat boost drying feature
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
Dishwasher section.
● Turn your water heater down to
120°F.
BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than Operate Your dishwasher section).
use your ENERGY
that turns the drying heater
How to Operate Your
and use the WASH HEAT
1200F.
(See How to
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 Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
Drive
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
A
WARNING—When
this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
●
Use
this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will
find
described in this Use and
Guide.
Care
●
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
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 use 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.
If you did
using
●
Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating unit and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility 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, Dispose 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.
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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 OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.
AWARNINGHYDROGEN
GAS
is produced by the chemical
action within your water heater. It
can accumulate in the water heater
andor
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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How to operate your dishwasher
STEP 1.
with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.
STEP 2.
detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See the Detergent Guide.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See How to Use
a
Rinse Agent section.)
STEP 3.
Load your dishwasher
Add detergent to the
check
to
Select drying option.
E
HEATED DRY. Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD.
ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost). Turns the drying heater off to save energy. Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight. Available on all wash cycles.
If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.
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 Energy­Saving Tips.)
STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option.
WASH HEAT
BOOST
❑
To test water temperature, see “How To Test Water Temperature section.”
The entering water must be between the WASH HEAT BOOST option when water is less than
When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for21 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying.
STEP 5.
start the dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints.)
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:
a. Push selected cycle button. b. Latch the door.
120°F.
and
1400F.
Use
140°F.
Select the wash cycle and
POT- NORMAL LIGHT
SCRUBBER WASH WASH
Slowly
c.
Dial to ON position to start the cycle. You start. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear action right away.
To obtain the benefits of complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any
further than necessary
the dishwasher.
● For RINSE & HOLD cycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched. Do
not use detergent.
b. Select ENERGY SAVER
drying option.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator
Dial to RINSE& HOLD position.
d. Latch the door to start the
turn Cycle Indicator
will
hear the motor
o~,
;.,
WASHING
ORYING ‘\*
Q’
I
.,
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any
wash
a
to
start
cycle.
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Cycle selection hints
It is
important
loading instructions. (See how to
Load
Your Dishwasher section.)
Then
select
POTSCRUBBER—For as
pots, pans and casseroles with dried-on
Evcrydfiy dishes may be
NORM AL WASH—For most
lotids
of everyday dishes, glasses
and cookware with medium soils. LIGHT WASH—For dishes that
are
lightly soiled with have not everyday dishes that have preparation be tore loading.
to
f(~llow
the appropriate
or baked-on
dried
soils.
on. Also
the
cycle.
items such
included.
soi
Is that
for
extra
What happens in each cycle
●
You 1 I hear occasional c1
sounds:
—Soft
—Drain
—Timer control as
—Detergent cup
food
disposer shredding
action.
valve
water out.
prc>gresses.
opening to pump
openin&.
icking
cycle
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which later.
Select
ENERGY SAVER
drying option.
● During the drying period:
—The — Water vapor comes through the
motor
stops.
vent by the door drying and when water is being pumped out.
will
be washed
D() not u.ve d(’tergent.
latch
during
W:ltcr Use Cycle Tir]le
Gall(~IIs
W:lsh ~.y~i~s
PorrS(:RLJBBE:R
NORMA1, I.lGHT RINSF; & HOI.1}
*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 21 minutes if Wash Heat Boost Option is selected.
Drying Options:
HEATED
cycle
ENERGY
WASH
WASH
DRY. Available on
time.
SAVER
([ipprox.) (upprox.)
12. I
I?. 1
10,3
3. I
(N() Heat B()(]st).
Wash
Minutes
fi~
wmmmmmm
41
mmmmmmm
~~:,
8
all
wash cycles
Drying heater is turned
exccpl
C’ycle Sequellcc
mmmmmm
RINSE & HOLD.
off.
Dishes
Add 25
dry
naturally.
mm
minutes to wash
Good
dishwashing
starts
with HOT water
To
get
dishes need hot water. To help you water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WASH HEAT BOOST feature. When selected (see How to Operate Your
Dishwasher section), this water heating feature allows you to turn down your household water heater and save to let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats water. For good washing and drying, the
entering water must be between
1200F.
and damage, inlet water should not exceed
How to test water temperature:
Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents. the water temperature is less than
140°F.,
BOOST option. See WASH HEAT BOOST section.
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 the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. temperature is below adjust your water heater.
Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater t. 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.
clean
and dry you
energy if
150°F.
you’re willing
1400F.
To prevent dish
use the WASH HEAT
[f
the water
1200F.
get
If
let
How to use a Rinse Agent
A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.
For best use of a rinse agent such as JET­DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your dishwasher’s dispenser uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap.
the liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.
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”) 411 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.
dishwashing
4~2
ounces. This
performance,
Add
How to choose and use detergent
First, use only powder or liquid detergents specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials from forming spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard (7 grains or more), your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate better. If the phosphate content is low use extra detergent with hard water.
Your water department can tell you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent
or your area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness” there are in your water.
How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.
Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware,
“etching.” An outside layer of glass
is etched away! Of course, this takes some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of your water.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry.
place to store detergent. Too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away.
won’t wash well. Old detergent often won’t dissolve.
If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they age or come in contact with water.
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level
will probably work
(8.7qo
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