GE GSD820, GSD840 Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Guide

Dishwasher

Contents

Air Gap

POTSCRUBBER Cycle

4,5

Appliance Registration

Problem Solver

12-14

Care

and Cleaning

Rinse Agent

China, Crystal,

Sterfing

Safety Instructions

Consumer Services

User Maintenance Instructions 11

Cycle Features

4,5

Warranty Back Cover

Detergent, Detergent Guide

6,7

Water Temperature

Dispenser Cups

Winter

Storage

Ener~

Saver Stitch

Ener~-Sating

Tips

Front Panel Color Change

8,9

Model and Serial Numbers

O~erdtinq

Instructions

4.5

Cycle Selection

GE Answer Center

Drfing

Options

4,5

800.626.2000

Built-in Models GSD820

GSD840

GE Appliances

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Help us help you...

Before using your dishwasher, read this

book 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

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.

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,

call

GE Answer Center

‘“

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

Para

obtener

versi6n

espafiol

este

manual, name a GE Answer

Center;’)

servicio

de information

para el consumidor, tel~fono

800.626.2000.

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,

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

How to Operate Your

Dishwasher section.

If you need service

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

● 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

1200F.

(See How to

Operate Your dishwasher section).

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IMPORTANT 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

find

described in this Use and

Care

Guide.

●

This dishwasher must be properly 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 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.

●

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.

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section.

STEP 2.

Add detergent to the 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

check

to insure that rinse agent container is at least half full. (See How to Use

Rinse Agent section.)

STEP 3.

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

120°F.

and

1400F.

Use the WASH HEAT BOOST option when water is less than

140°F.

When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for21 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying.

STEP 5.

Select the wash cycle and

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:

POT- NORMAL LIGHT

SCRUBBER WASH WASH

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

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

complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any

further than necessary

start

the dishwasher.

● For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

o~,

;.,

ORYING ‘\*

Q’

WASHING

,“

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

cycle.

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Cycle selection hints

It is

important

f(~llow

the loading instructions. (See how to

Load

Your Dishwasher section.)

Then

select

the appropriate

cycle.

POTSCRUBBER—For

items such

pots, pans and casseroles with

dried-on

or baked-on

soils.

Evcrydfiy dishes may be

included.

NORM AL WASH—For most

lotids

of everyday dishes, glasses

and cookware with medium soils. LIGHT WASH—For dishes that

are

lightly soiled with

soi

Is that

have not

dried

on. Also

for

everyday dishes that have

extra

preparation be tore loading.

What happens in each cycle

●

You 1 I hear occasional c1

icking

sounds:

—Soft

food

disposer shredding

action.

—Drain

valve

opening to pump

water out.

—Timer control as

cycle

prc>gresses.

—Detergent cup

openin&.

RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will

be washed

later.

Select

ENERGY SAVER

drying option.

D() not u.ve d(’tergent.

● 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.

Wash

W:ltcr Use Cycle Tir]le

Gall(~IIs

Minutes

W:lsh ~.y~i~s

([ipprox.) (upprox.)

C’ycle Sequellcc

PorrS(:RLJBBE:R

12. I

fi~

wmmmmmm

NORMA1,

WASH

I?. 1

mmmmmmm

I.lGHT

WASH

10,3

~~:,

mmmmmm

RINSF; & HOI.1}

3. I

*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 21 minutes if Wash Heat Boost Option is selected.

Drying Options:

HEATED

DRY. Available on

all

wash cycles

exccpl

RINSE & HOLD.

Add 25

minutes to wash

cycle

time.

ENERGY

SAVER

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

Drying heater is turned

off.

Dishes

dry

naturally.

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Good

dishwashing

starts

with HOT water

get

dishes

clean

and dry you

need hot water. To help you

get

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

energy if

you’re willing 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

1400F.

To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

150°F.

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.,

use the WASH HEAT 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

let

the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.

the water

temperature is below

1200F.

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.

How to use a Rinse Agent

How to choose and use

A rinse agent makes water flow off

detergent

dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.

For best

dishwashing

performance, 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.

Add

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

4~2

ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

First, use only powder or liquid detergents specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause

oversudsing.

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

level

will probably work better. If the phosphate content is low

(8.7qo

or less), you’ll have to

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,

called

“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.

Under the sink isn’t a good place to store detergent. Too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser

until

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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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

(’up

will not

(lo,re

and

latch

properly.)

GRASP HANDLE, ROTATE

AND

CLOSE TIGHTLY

{

Close the main

~:up.

NOTE: Detergent (up may be opened

manualldv

with no harm.

Turn handle

cc~untercl{]ckwi.ve

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

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

you’ll

soon know what

foods to remove. Here are some

guidelines:

Scrape off bones, seeds, skins, 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

built-

in soft food disposer that pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them

away. It can handle small amounts of soft foods, but

large

amounts

will

be difficult to handle.

3. Try to remove food scraps and

place

dishes in dishwasher before 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.

Detergent Usage Guide

(powder or liquid)

Note: The

foods mentioned are 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

preparation is required 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.

SOFT WATER (0-3 grains hardness)

CYCLES Main Cup

Open Cup

POTSCRUBBER and NORMAL WASH cycles

LIGHT WASH

cycle

RINSE&

HOLD

cyc[e

1 Tablespoon1 Tablespoon

minimum minimum

Use no detergent

MEDIUM WATER

HARD WATER

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

Main Cup Open Cup

Main

Cup$

Open

Cup*

Half

Full

Half Full

Completely Completely

Full

Half

Full

None

Completely

None

Full

Use no detergent Use no detergent

* 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.

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How to load your dishwasher

How to load the TOP

MCK

This

i,s

rand(~m

mixed

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

type

YOU hVil/

have.

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

also.

Make sure to place tall items to the outside

so the upper wash arm is not blocked.

WATCH OUT FOR THIS.

The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash

and

rinse portions of the cycle.

Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be

careful not to let a portion

of an item such as a pot or

dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could

The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best

along

the sides. This is

the place

for dishwasher-safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the

Calrod”heating

unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot

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

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.

block the wash arm

and ~ause

poor washing results.

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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.

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.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect

your

hands. Mix knives, forks and

suoons

thev

Take out

anvthin~

that

may fall

or extend

through

the

Precaution!

don’t n;st together. Distribute evenly.

Smali

plastic “

bottom of

tfie

ba;ket.

“

items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic

dishwashing.

If placed in the dishwasher, they should go

in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

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

Usually

Safe

Material Exceptions (not safe)

Special

Instructions

Aluminum

YES

Some colored anodized aluminum can fade.

Some

darkening or spotting possible. Remove by

scouring

with soap-filled steel wool

pads.

ChintiStoneware

YES

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

Antique, metal-trimmed or

hand-

painted patterns fade.

Gold

leaf will

discolor.

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.

Crystal

Non-dishwasher

items+uch as

electronic air cleaner

filters, furnace filters!

paint

brusbes, etc.

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

Glass

YES

Milk glass may yellow.

Iron

Iron will rust.

Pewter

Pewter tarnishes.

Plastics

YES

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

dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top

rack only.

Stainless”steel

YES

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

Sterling

silver

and silver plate

YES

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.

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

left

on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-

remove black spots.

Place

in back section of silverware 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.

Non-stick coatings

YES

Tin

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

finish with any type of washing.

Wood

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.

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.

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.

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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

can

scratch. So use no scouring pads,

or harsh or gritty cleaners. Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner

(Cat. No.

WR97X0216) is

available from

CJE

Appliance

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.

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

GAPS; I

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

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

I ine

from the water valve.

● Drain water from the

inlet

line 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

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—

Questions?

~’

Use

TMs

Problem Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

DISHWASHER

A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

WON’T

RUN

reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.

UNUSUAL NOISE

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.

31SHES

DON’T DRY

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.

UNCLEAN DISHES

Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least

120°F.

(To test, see How to

4ND

FLATWARE Test Water Temperature section.)

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. 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

ON DISHES

with a mild abrasive cleanser.

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

DISPENSER CUPS

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.

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

WON’T LATCH

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

4~ER

ADDING advance to OFF by itself.

>ETERGENT IPOTS AND FILMING

Spotting can be caused by

all

of these things:

GLASSES AND

=ATWARE

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.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

;POTS

AND

~LMING

●

Improper loading. (See Loading section.)

GLASSES AND

%ATWARE

● Old or damp powder detergent.

continued)

● 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.)

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

no~

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.

2LOUDINESS

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

“etching:’

3LASSWARE

The film cannot be removed.

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.

iELLOW OR

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

3ROWN

FILM

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

pOSSIBLE CAUSE

CHIPPING OF CHINA

Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are secure and can’t

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

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.

SMALL AMOUNT OF

Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean

WATER STANDING

water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.

IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB

WATER WON’T PUMP

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

OUT OF THE TUB

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.

SUDS IN THE TUB

Sudsing

detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID

SUDSING.

remove

suds from the tub:

Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon 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.

Repeat if necessary.

DISHWASHER LEAKS

Suds can cause unit to

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

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.

MOTOR HUMS

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

clear.

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

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Page 15

How to change color panels

yOLI

are

redecorating, you

can

change

your dishwasher’s front

panels

match or blend with your

new colors. The

p~nels are

held in

place

by the

door trim and the trim on the panel

below the

door. Each

side of

each

panel is a different color. Or you

can

paint a panel with the color of

your

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

either

side

of the dishwasher

door,

Remove the side trim.

2. Slide the door

panel

out.

(Careful—edges

may

be sharp.)

3. Turn the

dour

panel

around and

put the

color

you want in front.

4. Replace the

door

panel, side

trim

and

screws.

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

the

door panel out.

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

and

attachment screws.

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

lower

access panel no

thicker than 1/4” to match kitchen

cabinets, Use the order form below to order this kit.

-----------------------------------------

ORDER FORM

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

[

a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or

\ 1

a wood panel trim kit.

1 1

Please mark only one box.

White/Almond

Harves~lack

[

Door

and

Access Panel

GPF 24

Door and Access Panel

GPF

I I

Kit GPF40

Wood Panel Trim Kit

FOLD HERE

+ T

Name: Address: City: State:

Zip Code:

Model No.:

Serial No.:

Date Purchased:

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4706AllmondAve.

Louisville, KY 40209

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YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH

PERMATUF”

INTERIOR

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT

COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and

sewice labor in

your home to repair or replace

any

part of the

dishwasher

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

sewice labor in

your home to repair or replace

the

PermaTuf tub

or door liner

if it

failS

contain water because of a manufacturing defect such as cracking, chipping, peeling or rusting.

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

Hose Hub

connection assembly

●

Motor

PumD

Soft Food Disposer

“

Water Distribution System

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

ordina~

home use in

the

mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington,

D.C.

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

sewice will be

provided by our

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.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your home to teach

adequate electrical, plumbing, and

you how to use the product.

other connecting facilities.

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

sewice

●

Improper installation.

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

●

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.

Some

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

or exclusion

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

vay

from state to state.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Part No. 165

D3080P239

GSD820

Pub. No.

49-5542

GSD840

1-92