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

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

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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.

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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

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Drive

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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