GE GSD940, GSD940P User Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration ..................................2

China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cycle Features .................................................4

Detergent Guide .............................................7

Dispenser Cups ...............................................7

Drying Options ................................................4

Energy-Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5

Features

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating instructions ..............................4, 5

Rinse Agent......................................................6

Water Temperature ........................................6

Air Gap

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Consumer Services ...................15

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service .................................................2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

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YOU...

Before using your dishwasher, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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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 in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub 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.

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YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

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proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will

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the problem.

you

are not happy with the

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

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer

—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.

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in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

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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

dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with

the

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To minimize the possibility of

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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.

safety precautions, including the following:

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find described in this

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This dishwasher must be properly

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installed and located in accordance

with the Installation Instructions before it is used, If you did not

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not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

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Do not touch the

or immediately after use.

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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure

panels are properly in place.

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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.

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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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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.

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 hydrogen gas to escape, Also, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

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To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS is

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

heating element during

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not tamper with controls,

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

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STEP 1.

pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Leading section.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See 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

a Rinse Agent section. ) STEP 3. Select drying option. HEATED DRYING. Turns the

drying heater on for fast drying.

ENERGY SAVER (no-heat boost).

Turns the drying heater off to save

energy. Dishes

over a longer period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher

door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural

drying time.

Note:

WASH HEAT BOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT BOOST

without HEATED DRY, select only the WASH HEAT

BOOST option. (See Energy-Saving Tips section).

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option

WASH HEAT BOOST. This cycle

will

the dishwasher automatically heats the

water for good washing and drying. The

entering water must be at least

When this option is selected entering water must

beat least

Temperature section.

Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,

will

dry naturally

The ENERGY SAVER option will also cancel the

be extended for 21 minutes while

120°F.

140°F.

To test water, see How to Test Water

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

● For POTSCRUBBER, NORMAL

WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles:

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

Slowly

turn

Cycle

Indicator

Dial

p;sition

the

cycle.

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

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you

necessary

drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher.

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For a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Select ENERGY SAVER

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

do not turn the dial any further than

to start the

RINSE & HOLD cycle:

drying option.

to the ON position.

to start

dishwasher.If

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Cycle Selection Hink

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans and

casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.

● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes,

glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

● LIGHT WASH—For dishes that have been

rjnsed

before loading. Also, for washing very

soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on.

● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will

be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay

Start

js not

recommendedfor

thjs cycle.

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What Happens in Each Cycle

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You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds: —Soft food disposer shredding action. —The motor stops. —Drain valve opening to pump water out. —Timer control as cycle progresses. —Detergent cup opening.

● During the drying period:

— Water vapor comes through the vent by the door

latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.

Water Use

Wash Cycles (approx.) (approx.)

POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH RINSE & HOLD

*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately 2 I minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally. WASH HEAT BOOST is

Gallons

12.1

10.3

Wash Cycle

Time

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wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD.

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Option is selected.

Add

25 minutes to wash cycle time.

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 moist, easier to remove.

● If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your

ENERGY-SAVER no heat boost feature that turns

the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

full load.

This helps keep soils

● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load. (See the Operating section.)

● Turn your water heater down to deliver

water to your dishwasher and use the WASH HEAT BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than Water Temperature section).

cancelled.

120°F.

(See How to Test

120°F.

Good

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WATER HEAT BOOST feature. When selected (see Operating 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 dish damage, inlet water

Dishwashing Stark

shodd not exceed

with HOT Water

120°F.

and

150°F.

140°F.

To prevent

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