GE GSD970P Use and Care 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 Energy-Saving

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........................4, 5

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

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

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

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Tips.........................................5

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Preparation

Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Consumer Services

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Repair Service

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.

If 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, call GE Answer Center” name a

800.626.2000 consumer information service.

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 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 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.

YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

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, 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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Drive

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

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Use this appliance only for its intended

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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center? 800.626.2000.

—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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safety precautions, including the following:

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described in this Use and Care

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This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance

with

the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not

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Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

purpose?

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 will not become

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.

heating element and be damaged.

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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.

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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 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.

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To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

WARNING-~DROGEN

produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater andor

heating element during

GAS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not tamper with controls.

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 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 will dry naturally 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: 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 Energy-Saving Tips

STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option WASH HEAT BOOST. This cycle

will be extended for 21 minutes while the dishwasher automatically heats the

water for good washing and drying. The

entering water When this option

be at least Temperature section.

mu~~~ at least

is%e]ected

140°F.

To test water, see How to Test Water

entering water must

120°F.

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section).

WASH HEAT

BOOST

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

● For POTSCRUBBER, NORMAL

WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles: a. Push selected b. Latch the door. c.

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 not hear any wash action right away.

To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher.

● For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

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

drying option.

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to the ON position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle

cycle

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button.

SCRUBBER WASH

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Cycle Selection Hints

is important to

● 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

rin.~ed

before loading. Also, for washing

soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on.

● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later.

Start

i.s not recommended,fi)r thi.~ cycle.

the Loading instructions.

Do not u,~e detergerlt.

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very Iightl)

Delay

What Happens in Each Cycle

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

● 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.

—Detergent cup opening.

Wash Cycle

Water Use

Gallons

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE & HOLD

*Unextended times. These

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 25 minutes to ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally. WASH HEAT BOOST is

(approx.) (approx.) Cycle

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10.3

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Energy-Saving Tips

● Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

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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.

Good

To get dishes

Dishwashing

clean

and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the

Starts with HOT Water

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 and drying, the entering water must be between dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

little

longer while it heats water. For good washing

120°F.

and

150”F.

● 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).

140°F.

To prevent

120°F.

(See How to Test

120°F.

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