GE GSM2100 User Manual

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GSM2100

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P245 49-5919 11-01 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Loading the Dishwasher Racks . . .8

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 11, 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . 13, 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial # ____________________

You can find them on a label on the
tub wall just inside the door.

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

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Do not tamper with controls.

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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.

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Do not discard a dishwasher without first
removing the door of the washing compartment.

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Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the
possibility of small fingers being pinched in door.

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Do not allow children to play with, on or around
this appliance or any discarded appliance.

DO NOT…

WARNING!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

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 the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or
injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this
before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple
procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

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 receive one by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com.

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Connect to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.

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mproper connection of the equipment­grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service representative if you are in doubt
whether the appliance is properly grounded.

■ Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C

(167°F).

■

Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.

■

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

■

To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power
supply before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE:

Turning the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power
supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

■Take off the door of the washing

compartment or remove the door latch
keeper (as shown).

Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

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About the dishwasher control panel.

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features
and appearance may vary from your model.

CYCLES

POTS &

PANS

NORMAL

WASH

ENERGY OPTIONS

HEATED DRY

ON OFF

HOT START

OPTION

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

RINSE ONLY

START

SHORT WASH

(HEATED DRY OFF)

Cycle Chart

Cycle Water Usage (gal.) Cycle Time (min.)

Hot Start Option

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3.4 26
Pots & Pans 9.2 71
Normal Wash* 6.3 71
Short Wash* 3.8 58
Rinse Only* 2.5 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 27

* Normal Wash should be selected to run this cycle.

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Hot Start Option adds water amount and cycle time shown when selected.

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Energy Options

HEATED DRY ON Turns the heating element on for fast drying. This option will extend the time of your wash cycle.

Available on all wash cycles except

RINSE ONLY

. Adds approx. 32 minutes to the cycle.

HEATED DRY OFF Turns

HEATED DRY

off. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.

Cycles

POTS & PANS For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Everyday dishes may be included.

This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

NORMAL WASH

For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.

NOTE:

Many dishes have lighter soil than normal.

Choosing

a cycle other than

NORMAL WASH

will save energy and water.

SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils

that have not dried on, such as loads consisting

mostly of glasses.

RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.

Do not use detergent.

PLATE WARMER For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes.

HOT START Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.

Start

Slowly turn t

he Dial to the

START

or

ON

position, or the selected cycle. Don’t turn it past the

START, ON

or cycle position, or you could accidentally miss a rinse.

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

■Latch the door to begin the cycle.

Control Settings

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