GE GSD840P, GSD820P Use and Care Manual

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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

11 10

4,5

6,7

4 2

8,9

4.5 5

4,5

POTSCRUBBER Cycle

Problem Solver Rinse Agent

Safety Instructions User Maintenance Instructions 11

Warranty Back Cover Water Temperature

Winter

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Help us help you...

If you need service

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.

Para

obtener espafiol

name a GE Answer

servicio para el consumidor, tel~fono

este

Center;’)

de information

800.626.2000.

call

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versi6n

manual,

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.

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:

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.

“

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

Rinse Agent section.)

STEP 3.

Load your dishwasher

Add detergent to the

check

Select drying option.

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

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’

,“

any

wash

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.

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

DRY. Available on

time.

SAVER

([ipprox.) (upprox.)

12. I

I?. 1

10,3

3. I

(N() Heat B()(]st).

Wash

Minutes

fi~

wmmmmmm

mmmmmmm

~~:,

all

wash cycles

Drying heater is turned

exccpl

C’ycle Sequellcc

mmmmmm

RINSE & HOLD.

off.

Dishes

Add 25

dry

naturally.

minutes to wash

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Good

dishwashing

starts

with HOT water

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

the water

1200F.

get

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.

oversudsing.

level

will probably work

(8.7qo

or less), you’ll have to

called

Under the sink isn’t a good

until

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You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes.

See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent

latch

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE

CLOSE TIGHTLY

Close the main

NOTE: Detergent (up may be opened

Turn handle until it releases. A snapping sound is normal when it opens.

(’up

will not

properly.)

AND

manualldv

cc~untercl{]ckwi.ve

(lo,re

and

~:up.

with no harm.

{

How to prepare the dishes for washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing a much older model, you may wonder how much preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of normal food soils is not necessary. With common sense and a little practice foods to remove. Here are some

guidelines:

toothpicks and other hard solids. It is also best to remove hard shelled vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy vegetables and crusts. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.

2. Remove large quantities of any food. Your dishwasher has a

in soft food disposer that pulverizes

soft food bits and flushes them away. It can handle small amounts of soft foods, but

will

3. Try to remove food scraps and

place

soil has a chance to dry and become hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are more difficult to wash and may not

come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle. Remember to use your RINSE & HOLD cycle for

small “holding” loads.

you’ll

soon know what

Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,

built-

large

amounts

be difficult to handle.

dishes in dishwasher before

Note: The

for examples only. Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes. You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel if allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time.

When using the POTSCRUBBER cycle, less

before loading. The POTSCRUBBER

cycle can wash heavily-soiled dishes. Items with burned-on and baked-on soils may not come clean. And the dishwasher cannot remove burn marks or restore fading caused by overheating during cooking.

foods mentioned are

preparation is required

Detergent Usage Guide

SOFT WATER (0-3 grains hardness)

CYCLES Main Cup

POTSCRUBBER and NORMAL WASH cycles

LIGHT WASH

RINSE&

* 12 grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime

can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.

$Filled

Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

HOLD

cycle

cyc[e

1 Tablespoon1 Tablespoon

minimum minimum

(powder or liquid)

Open Cup

Use no detergent

MEDIUM WATER

(3-7 grains) (7- I 2 grains*)

Main Cup Open Cup

Half

Full

Half

Full

Use no detergent Use no detergent

Half Full

None

HARD WATER

Main

Cup$

Completely Completely

Full

Completely

Full

Open

Full

None

Cup*

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How to load your dishwasher

This

i,s

rand(~m

YOU hVil/

Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes down so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

also.

have.

mixed

Make sure to place tall items to the outside

l{~ad, the m(~.st ({~mm<m

type

How to load the TOP

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the

Calrod”heating

move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

along

the sides. This is

unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot

MCK

the place

for

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be

careful not to let a portion dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm

and

rinse portions of the cycle.

of an item such as a pot or

and ~ause

poor washing results.

Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes.

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How to load the BOTTOM

WCK

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the lower rack.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect don’t n;st together. Distribute evenly. items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing.

in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

your

hands. Mix knives, forks and

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

suoons

Smali

plastic “

thev

Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge.

Don’t let

anv

item extend” through bottom.

Precaution!

Take out bottom of

anvthin~

tfie

that

may fall

ba;ket.

“

or extend

through

the

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t.

Material Exceptions (not safe)

Aluminum

ChintiStoneware

Crystal

Non-dishwasher

items+uch as

electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters! paint

brusbes, etc.

Glass

Iron Pewter

Plastics

Stainless”steel

Sterling

and silver plate

Non-stick coatings

Tin Wood

silver

Safe

YES

Some colored anodized aluminum can fade.

Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor.

Antique, metal-trimmed or painted patterns fade. discolor.

Milk glass may yellow. Iron will rust. Pewter tarnishes.

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can damage silver. Don’t wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film. Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Tin can rust. Wood can warp, crack or lose its

finish with any type of washing.

Gold

Usually

hand-

leaf will

Special

Instructions

Some

darkening or spotting possible. Remove by

scouring

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer, or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent movement. Check manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in the top rack before rack only.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on.

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if remove black spots. basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

with soap-filled steel wool

dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top

left

on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-

Place

in back section of silverware

pads.

Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.

Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of the cycle.

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power because the temperature inside the dishwasher is lowered. So try to load everything at the beginning.

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

Push the door latch to the left.

Washing will stop.

2. Wait a few seconds until

the

water calms. Then open the door.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right. When the door is locked, washing

will

continue.

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Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a

lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good

appliance polish wax. The outside

cabinet finish is durable, but it

scratch. So use no scouring pads,

or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No.

available from

Parts Mart.

The inside usually takes care of

itself. If it should ever need

cleaning, use a mild cleansing

powder. Scouring pads and harsh

cleaners can mar the finish.

WR97X0216) is

CJE

Appliance

can

Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap.

Keep it clean.

An air gap is a plumbing device. It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain

clogs. The air gap is not a part of

the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.

Ill

1., “11:

TWO TYPES OF AIR

If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types, first turn off the dishwasher, then lift off the

chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining

GAPS; I

well.

Not using your dishwasher in winter? Protect against freezing.

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

● Cut off electric power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

● Turn off the water supply.

● Disconnect the water inlet

from the water valve.

● Drain water from the

and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water valve.

●

Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.

PUMP COVER SCREWS

inlet

I ine

line

—

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—

Questions?

~’

PROBLEM

DISHWASHER

WON’T

UNUSUAL NOISE

31SHES

UNCLEAN DISHES

4ND

Use

RUN

DON’T DRY

FLATWARE Test Water Temperature section.)

TMs

Problem Solver

POSSIBLE CAUSE

A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed in dishwasher.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section.)

Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling onto the bottom rack.

Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading. Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least

Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower than

usual?

If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

120°F.

(To test, see How to

Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.) Improper rack loading. (See Loading section.)

3LACK OR GRAY Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks WARKS

IETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking N

>ETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for cup lid to close and latch properly. If .ID 4~ER >ETERGENT

IPOTS AND FILMING 3N =ATWARE

ON DISHES

DISPENSER CUPS

WON’T LATCH

ADDING advance to OFF by itself.

GLASSES AND

with a mild abrasive cleanser.

the detergent cup. The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded

items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cups and remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.

Detergent may be old. If the powder is hard or caked in the box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.

you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not

Spotting can be caused by

Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)

● Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section. )

● Overloading the dishwasher.

all

of these things:

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PROBLEM

;POTS

AND

GLASSES AND

~LMING

%ATWARE

continued)

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Improper loading. (See Loading section.)

● Old or damp powder detergent.

● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.

● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section. )

● Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)

2LOUDINESS 3LASSWARE

Due to varying local water conditions and

personrd

preferences, try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming.

To remove spots and film from glassware:

1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.

3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle.

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will

be in the main wash.

5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups

(500ml)

of white vineg~ into the bottom of the

dishwasher.

6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.

If vinegar rinse doesn’t work:

Repeat as above, except use 1/4

(60ml)

cup of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call General Electric Factory Service.)

Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home water softener.

If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is

“etching:’

The film cannot be removed.

no~

iELLOW OR 3ROWN

FILM

It can be prevented:

Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the

shortest cycle that will get them clean.

Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds

150°F.

Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water.

An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this

problem.Your

water softener company can tell you about the filter.

Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

Page 14

The Problem Solver

(continued,

PROBLEM

CHIPPING OF CHINA

SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB

SUDS IN THE TUB

pOSSIBLE CAUSE

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.

Always use the top rack for delicate items.

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air

gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section.) Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.

If dishwasher drains into a disposer, run the disposer to clear. Be sure the disposer is not clogged.

Sudsing

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID

of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly

turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

remove

suds from the tub:

jar loose. (See Loading section for correct way to load glassware.)

SUDSING.

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon

Repeat if necessary.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

MOTOR HUMS

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Center@

Suds can cause unit to designed for automatic dishwashers.

Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing. Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.

Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use your dishwasher often set it to fill and pump out once every week.

This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer

oveflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s

clear.

Page 15

How to change color panels

yOLI

are

redecorating, you

change

panels new colors.

The door trim and the trim on the panel

can your

your dishwasher’s front

match or blend with your

p~nels are

below the panel is a different color. Or you

paint a panel with the color of

own choice.

Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when

lower

access panel is removed.

How to change the door panel:

1. Take out trim screws

side

of the dishwasher

Remove the side trim.

2. Slide the door (Careful—edges

3. Turn the put the

4. Replace the trim

and

How to change the lower panel: ‘

Remove panel attachment screws.

2. Remove the entire panel.

3. Take out screws and remove the top trim.

4. Slide

5. Turn the panel around and put the color you want in front.

6. Replace the lower panel, top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire panel attachment screws.

held in

door. Each

panel

may

dour

panel

color

you want in front.

door

screws.

the

door panel out.

side of

panel, side

can

place

by the

each

either

door,

out.

be sharp.)

around and

and

Note: Other color panels are

available for your dishwasher.

Check the color you want on the order form below and mail it to us.

A wood panel trim kit GPF 40

contains trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and thicker than 1/4” to match kitchen cabinets, Use the order form below to order this kit.

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Use this form to order, without charge, your choice of

a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or a wood panel trim kit.

lower

access panel no

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YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

PERMATUF”

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

INTERIOR

WHAT

COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and your home to repair or replace

part of the

dishwasher

sewice labor in

any

that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY

For ten years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and your home to repair or replace

PermaTuf tub

failS

contain water because of

sewice labor in

or door liner

the

if it

a manufacturing defect such as cracking, chipping, peeling or rusting.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second year from date of original purchase, we will provide,

free of charge, replacement parts for

any

pad

of the Water Distribution

System

(as illustrated below) that fails because of a manufacturing defect. Associated inlet and drain

plumbing

pafls are not covered by

this warranty. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

Power

Showe~’’arm&

3 piece

power Tower

Wash arm

(spray arm)

Boot

Soft Food Disposer

Water Distribution System

●

Service trips to your home to teach

●

PumD

Motor

“

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center

(’)

800.626.2000 consumer information

●

Improper installation.

sewice

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing

Hose

Hub connection assembly

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

mainland states, Hawaii and

the Washington,

ordina~

D.C.

home use in

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the

sewice technician’s travel

costs to your home. All warranty

provided by our

sewice will be

Factoy

Sewice Centers or by our authorized Customer Care(R’ servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone

directo~

for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE(m’

SERVICE.

adequate electrical, plumbing, and other connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Cleaning or sewicing of air gap

device in drain line.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

may not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Part No. 165 Pub. No.

1-92

49-5542

Some

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

D3080P239

vay

or exclusion

from state to state.

GSD820 GSD840