GE GSM507 Use and Care Manual

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Dishwasher

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Appliance Re@stration

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(;rystal, Sterling

(J(msumer Services (.lycle Features

Detergent, Dispenser

Enerfl-Saving I’ips

Features

Fr(mt Panel I.{~ading

M{~deI

and Serial Numbers

Operating C,uide 4,5

(:ycle Selecti(m Drting options

Problem

Rinse Agent 6

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I)etergent

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Solver

C,uide 6,

8,9

4,5

4.5

11-13

GSM507

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User Maintenance Warranty Back (;{)ver

Water “1’emperature

Winter Stora~e

GE Answer Center

Instructions

800.626,2000

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Help us help you...

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sertice

Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully.

is intended to help you operate

and

maintain your new dishwasher

properly.

Keep

handy for

questions.

you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include

your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

answers to your

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

These numbers 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 correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

wall

are

also on the

any

just inside

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver (pages

through minor operating problems that you

can

correct yourself.

13).

It lists causes of

Energy-sating tips

The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized

you follow these suggestions:

● 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.

● Always select the cycle that

uses least amount of water that

will remove the soil from the

load. See pages 4 and 5.

● If you don’t need your dishes

right away, use

SAVER no-heat feature that turns

the drying heater off automatically.

Dishes dry naturally over a longer

period such as overnight.

ycur ENERGY

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

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, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still

not resolved, write:

Major ApplianceConsumer

Action Panel

20 North

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the

dishwasher.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

●

WARNING—When

using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

Use

this appliance only for its

intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Book.

●

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—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.

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

●

Use

only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended

dishwasher.

●

Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

for use in a

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 unit and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

● 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.

● Do not touch the heating element

during or immediately after use.

● Do not operate your dishwasher

unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

● Do not tamper with controls.

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

●

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

p;rsona

injury.

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply 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.

WARN~&~DROGEN

produced by the chemical

action within

It can accumulate in the water heater 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 or appliance during this process.

andor

SAW

your water heater.

water pipes if hot

THESE

GAS

flame

INSTRUCTIONS

How to operate your dishwasher

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 8 and 9.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the

Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select HEATED DRYING Option.

HEATED

DRVING

NO HEAT

ORVING

HEATED DRYING. Turns the drying heater on for fast drying.

NO HEATED DRYING. 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.

Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used by this model approximately

790 for the

NORMAL WASH cycle.

STEP 4. Select the Cycle and start dishwasher.

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle selection hints on next page.)

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

do not turn the dial any further than necessary

● For NORMAL WASH cycle:

to start the dishwasher.

a. Latch the door.

OFF ON

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DRYING

RINSE6H0

,“s, %omn,~r

0?,!0.,

WMHING

b. 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 will not hear any wash action right away.

● For LIGHT WASH cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

OFF m

HTWMH

DRYING

RlNSE6H0

,.s< 1°mn,w,T OPT,ONI

WASHING

b. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial to LIGHT WASH position.

c. Latch door to start the cycle.

● For RINSE & HOLD cycle:

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

option.

● UGHTWMH

DRYING

RlNsE6n0

(.s[

~m,:”$, OPTION,

Slowlv

turn

to RINSE &

Cvcle

HO”LD

WMHING

Indicator Dial

position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

Cycle selection hinti

It is important to follow the loading instructions on pages 8 and 9.

NORMAL WASH is for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.

LIGHT WASH is for dishes that are lightly soiled with soils that have not dried on. Also for everyday dishes that have extra preparation before loading.

RINSE & HOLD is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not use

detergent.

What happens in each cycle

● You’ll hear occasional clicking

sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding

action.

—Drain valve opening to pump

water out.

● 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.

—Timer control as cycle

progresses.

—Detergent cup opening.

Wash

Cycle

Minutes

Time

Cycle Sequence

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Wash Cycles

NORMAL WASH

LIGHT WASH

RINSE & HOLD

Water Use

Gallons

(approx.) (approx.)

12. I

10.3

4,9

Drying Options:

HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 29 minutes to

wash cycle time.

NO HEAT DRYING. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

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