GE GSM2130FWW User Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P212 49-5886 07-00 JR

GSM2110
GSM2130

Owner’s Manual

Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7

Operating Instructions

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . .8–9

Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks . . . . . .13, 14

Optional Accessories . . . . . .17

Using the Dishwasher . .11, 12

Care and Cleaning . . . . .15, 16

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call

for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .18–23

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . . . .29

Service Telephone

Numbers . . . . . . .3, Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

www.geappliances.com

GE Appliances

GE & You, A Service Partnership.

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 life of your
dishwasher.

Read this Manual

Important!

Two easy ways to register your appliance!

■ Through the internet at www.geappliances.com

■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

Write the model and serial numbers here.

#

#

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

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain
service under the warranty.

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You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our
chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service
at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call
away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back
section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center

® at 800.626.2000,

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

OR

Visit our Website at:

www.geappliances.com

If You Need Service

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Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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WARNING!

For your safety, 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.

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

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

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 calling
us toll-free at the GE Answer Center

®

, 800.626.2000.

■ Connect to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment­grounding conductor with
the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment­grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.

■ Improper connection of the

equipment-grounding
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.

■ 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.

PROPER INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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DO NOT…

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack of
the dishwasher.

■ Do not discard a dishwasher

without first removing the
door of the washing
compartment.

■ Do not store or use

combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

■ Do not allow children to play

inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.

WARNING!

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WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

■ Use only powder, tabs or

liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use
in a dishwasher and keep
them out of the reach of
children. Cascade®
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergent has been approved
for use in all GE dishwashers.

■ Locate sharp items so that

they are not likely to damage
the door seal.

■ Load sharp knives with the

handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.

■ Do not wash plastic items

unless marked

dishwasher

safe

or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not

wash items such as electronic
air cleaner filters, furnace
filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher
may result.

■ Do not touch the heating

element during or
immediately after use.

■ Do not operate your

dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly
in place.

■ Close supervision is necessary

if this appliance is used by or
near children.

■ 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 element and
be damaged.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS
SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.

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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.

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Control Settings

SHORT WASH

RINSE ONLY

POTS

& PANS

CYCLES

NORMAL

WASH

HEATED DRY

ON OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

(HEATED DRY OFF)

OFF

START

HOT START

OPTION

ENERGY OPTIONS

Cycles

POTS & 9.5 gal., 62 min.

Rinse–Rinse–Rinse–Main Wash–Rinse–Rinse–Rinse

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 8.0 gal., 62 min. Rinse–Rinse–Main Wash–Rinse–Rinse–Rinse
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 6.6 gal., 52 min. Rinse–Main Wash–Rinse–Rinse–Rinse
WASH

For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium
soils that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly
of glasses.

RINSE 3.9 gal., 12 min. Rinse–Rinse–Rinse
ONLY

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.

Do not use detergent.

PLATE For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take
WARMER approximately 31 minutes.

HOT

adds 3.0 gal., 30 min. to selected cycle.

Rinse–Rinse–Start Selected Cycle

START

Preheats wash water to correct temperature.

■ Make sure the Dial is at the

OFF

position.

■ Latch the door.

Energy Options

HEATED DRY Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This
ON cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle.

Available on all wash cycles except

RINSE ONLY.

Add approximately 31 minutes to the cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry
OFF naturally and energy is saved.

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Start

Slowly turn the Dial to the

START

position. Don’t turn it

past the

START

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.

About the dial cycles.

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Short Wash

For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with
medium soils that have not dried on.

Select the

NORMAL WASH

cycle and any options.

Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowly turn the Dial to

SHORT WASH

.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

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3

2

1

Rinse Only

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.

Do not

use detergent.

Make sure

HEATED DRY OFF

is selected.

Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowly turn the Dial to

RINSE ONLY.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

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3

2

1

Plate Warmer

For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle
will take approximately 31 minutes.

Load clean dishware to be warmed.

Select

HEATED DRY ON.

Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowly turn the Dial to

PLATE WARMER.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

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4

3

2

1

10

Hot Start

Preheats wash water to correct temperature.

Be sure the door is unlatched.

Slowly turn the Dial to

HOT START

.

Latch the door to start the cycle.

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2

1

HOT START

OPTION

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

HOT START

OPTION

OFF

HOT START

OPTION

OFF

RINSE ONLY

RINSE ONLY

START

START

START

SHORT WASH

(HEATED DRY OFF)

SHORT WASH

(HEATED DRY OFF)

SHORT WASH

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

HOT START

OPTION

OFF

PLATE WARMER

(HEATED DRY ON)

RINSE ONLY

RINSE ONLY

START

(HEATED DRY OFF)

SHORT WASH

(HEATED DRY OFF)