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Congratulations!
YouAreNow Partof theGEFamily.
Welcome to the GE l_(milv.
We're proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable sec,'ice. You'll
see it in this easy-to-use
()wner's Manual and you'll
hear it in the fl'iendly voices
of 0111" O.IStOlller servi(e
department.
Best ()fall, you'll experience
these values each time roll
use your dishwasher. That's
important, because your
new dishwasher will be part
of your t)mily tor many
years. And we hope rot1 will
be part ofotu's lot a long
time to come.
We thank you tor bu}ing
(;E We appreciate V°m"
purchase, and hope you
will cominue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances lot your home.
Important!
Fill out and return the Consumer t'roduct
(hvnership Registration card that is packed
with this product. [t}_m camlot find it,
please send in the duplicate card printed in
the back of this manual.
Write the model andserial
numbershere.
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Youcan find them on the tub wall just
inside the door.
Staple salesslip or cancelled check
here.
Proofof the original purchase date is
needed to obtain service under the
warran_.
GE& You,
A ServicePartnership.
Ask any GEappliance owner andthey will
tefl you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself injust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how.
thisManual
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your dishwasher
properly.Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a
great deal of time and money
over the lite of your dishwasher.
Safety Information....... 4-7
OperatingInstructions
ControlPanels .... 8,9
ControlSettings... 9
Dia! Cycles............. 10,11
UsingtheDishwasher.... 12,13
Loadin9the
DishwasherRacks....... 14,15
CareandCleaning.......... 16
OptionalAccessories .... 17,18
ReviewtheSectionon
TroubleshootingTips
You'll find many answers to
common problems here.
Ilyou review our chart ot
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call tot
service at all.
If YouNeedService
llyou do need service, you can
reke_,knowing help is onl) a
phone call away. A list of toll-fl'ee
_a_stomer service numbers is
included in the back section.
OR
Visit our Website at
ww_.GEAppliances.com
TroubleshootingTips
Before You
CallForSerwce......... !9-24
CustomerService
ProductRegistration ..... 25,26
Warranty ................ 27
ServiceTelephone
Numbers.......... BackCover
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
For your safeW, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If tile hot water has not been used tor tt_x)weeks or more, prevent
tile possibility of damage or inju U by turning on all hot water
taucets and allow them to mn tbr several nfinutes. Do this betbre
using an} electrical appliance which is connected to tile hot water
s)stem. This simple procedure will allow am built-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since tile gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during this process.
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Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
PROPERINSTALLAtiON
ANDMAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before #is used.
ff you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free
at the GE Answer Cente_ 800.626.2000.
;_,Connect to agrourlded
rnetal, perrnar_ent wirin_
system; or nin an equipment-
gTounding conductor with
the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.
i_ hnproper connection ot
the eqtfil)mentNrounding
conductor can resuh in a
risk ot electric shock. Check
with aqualified electrician
or service representative
ifyou are in doubt whether
the appliance is properly
grounded.
_;i_Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
pa(king material properly.
N I)o not attempt to repair
or replace any part ot your
dishwasher unless it is
specitically recommended
in this manual. All other
servicing should be reterred
to aqualified technician.
N To mininfize the possibility
ot elecu'ic shock, disconnect
this appliance ti'om the
power supply bet(we
attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turning the
dishwasher oil does not
disconnect the appliance
fl'om the power supply.
We recommend having a
qualitied technician service
your appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
DONOT...
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i¢ Do not tamper with controls,
i_ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rack of
the dishwasher.
s_?'I)o not discard a dishwasher
without first removing the
door ot the washing
compartment.
i¢ Do not store or rise
combustible materials,
gasolir_e or other tlamlilal)le
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
i¢ Do not allow children to
play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.
WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
_;_Use only powder, tabs or
liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended t_r
use in a dislr_-asher and
keep them out ot the reach
of children. Cascade*
Automatic l)ishwashing
Iletergent has been approved
ti)r use in all GE dishwashers.
s_?'I,ocate sharp items so that
the) are not likel} to damage
the door seal.
i¢ I,oad sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce tile risk
of/alt-t}T_e ir{iuries.
i¢ Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manuti_cturer's
recommendations,
_f_Non-Dishware Items: Do not
wash itenls Stlch as electronic
air cleaner filters, flu'nace
filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher
may result.
s_?'I)o not touch the heatino
element during or
immediately after use.
i_ I)o not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are
properly in place,
N Close supervision is necessm T
it this appliance is used 1)yor
near children.
_ Ix_ad light plastic items
so they Mll not become
lsl ) _ "n r
d" (dgeda dd optotlle
bottom of the dishwasher-
tile}, nfight come into contact
with the heating element
and be damaged.
READAND FOLLOWTHIS
SAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthe dishwasher controlpanel
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may varyfrom your model
GIlD 1106,GSD1005and GSD1103
GSD2422and GSD2432
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GSDL112
Controlo ..-__OemtlgS_MakesuretheD,: iisattheOFF os,t on
F_ Cycles
HEAVYWASH 95gal,62min RinseRinseRinseMainW_shRinseRinseRinse
ForI_eaviiysoileddishesorcookwarewith dried-onor baked-m1soils.
Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.Tldscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods,
NORMALWASH 80gN,62min Rinse Rinse Main\A/ash Rinse Rinse Rinse
Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsods.
NOTE:ManydishesI_avelightersodthannormal.Choosingacycle otller
tllan NORMAL WASHwiii saveenergyandwater.
SHORTWASH 66gN,52min Rinse MainWash Rinse Rinse Rinse
Forquicklywashingloadsof everydaydisheswith mediumsoilstMt havenot
driedon, suchas leadsconsistingmostlyofglasses.
RINSEONLY 39gN, 12min Rinse Rinse Rinse
Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewastled later.Donot usedetergent
PLATEWARMER Forwarmingclean dishesandservingplates.Tiffs cyclewill take
approximately31 minutes.
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Energy Options
HITEMP ProvidesextraIleat for the best performance,it is usedbestwitll
WASH heavily-soileddishes.
HEATEDDRY Turnsthe dryingheateron for fast drying.Thiscyclewill extendthetime
HEATEDDRY Shutsoff the dryingheatoptions.Dishesairdry naturallyand energyissaved.
ON toyourwashcycle.Availableonall washcyclesexcept RINSEONL_ Adds
approximately31minutesto the cycle.
OFF
_ Start
On some modds--Lauh the door and slowly turn the Dial to the STARTpositkm.
l)on't turn it past the STARTposition, or you could accidentally miss a rinse,
On some models--Slowly turn Dial to the desired Qvle and latch door to start,
Don't turn it past the desired wash cT<le, or you could accidentally miss a rinse.
There is a time delay between start-up and water till so 7,x_uwill not hear any
wash action right awax.,