GE Potscrubber 1222, GSD1222 Use And Care Manual

lUseand&reGuide

Dishwasher

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Safety instructions.........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Cycle

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

Cycle Selection

Chart.....................,..............5

Detergent Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dispenser Cups

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Drying Options...............,...,..,...,..,....... ...........4

Energy-Saving Tips

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Features

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Operating Instructions .............................4, 5

Rinse Agent

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

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Care and Cleaning

Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Winter

Storage............................................,

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Problem Solver

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3-l 5

More questions

?...call

GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

Preparation

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

‘Q,

Consumer Services

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Appliance Registration

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Important Phone Numbers

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Model and Serial Numbers

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Repair Service

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Warranty

........................................Back

Cover

Model

GSD1222

GE Appliances

HELP US HELP 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.

you

don’t understand

somcthinx

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 . . .

or-need more help, write (include- your phone number):

Check the Problem Solver in the back

of this

guide.

It lists causes

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances

of minor

ope-rtiting

problems that

Appliance Park

you can correct

yoursell’.

Louisville, KY 40225

obtain

a Spanish language

Para

obtener la versi~n

version of this book,

call

espafiol de este

manual,

GE Answer Center

name a

800.626.2000

GE Answer

Center:’)

consumer information service.

scrvicio de i

nforrnacion

para el

consurnidor,

tel&fono

800.626.2000.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll

I’ind

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.

IF 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

yOLI

to be

pleased.

If for

some reason you are not happy with

[he

service you receive, here are

three

steps to

follow lor

further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

app] iance.

Explain why

yOLI

are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the

probtem.

NEXT, it’ you are still not pleased, write all the detail

s-inct

uding your phone number-to:

Manager, Consumer

Relutions

GE Appliances Appliance Park

Louisvittc,

KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resotved. write:

Mujor

Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago.

IL 60606”

ENERGY-SAVING

TWS

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

●

1 [.

you

don

‘t

need yoLIr

dishes right away,

tit

low the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in

dishes

dry nalural]y over

Iongcr period

such as

onty

partiat

toad, use the RINSE & HOLD

cycle

overnight.

rinse

oft

heavy soils.

● Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil

f.rorn

the load.

(See

the Operating section. )

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 Guide.

●

This dishwasher must be properly

‘Q “:’ Q

installed and located in accordance

+ 4

. . .with the Installation Instructions

w. ‘

before it is used. If you did not 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.

●

not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other

flammable

vapors

and liquids

in the vicinity of this or

an~

other

app~ance.

Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

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

di~lodged

and drop to-the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility of injury.

●

When loading items to be washed:

Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal, and

Load sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

. Do not tamper with controls.

●

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 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 personal injury.

●

To minimize the possibility of

0“

electric shock, disconnect this

appliance

from the

power

supply

before

attempt~~g

any

maintenan~e. 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.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

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

andor

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils. You may find that many of your dishes have lighter soils than normal; if this is the case you can save water and energy by selecting a cycle other than

NORMAL WASH. NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Energy

Option pads come ON to indicate the cycle/option that has been selected. Press pad firmly until the light comes on. These Cycle and Energy Option Indicator lights remain on while the door is latched.

The CYCLE ON light will come on when the dishwasher is in a Start Delay, Wash or Dry cycle. The light will go out when all cycles are complete.

If dishwasher drains into a food waste disposal, operate the disposal until it is empty before starting dishwasher.

step

Load your dishwasher. (See

Loading section.)

step 2.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is

at the OFF position and the CYCLE ON light is off, indicating all cycles are complete.

step 3.

Latch the door.

step 4.

Select desired wash cycle.

● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans

and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will get heavily soiled dishes cleaner than the normal cycle. It will not remove burned-on foods.

● NORMAL WASH—For most loads of everyday

dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

● WATER SAVER—For dishes with light soils. This

cycle saves water by using

30Yo

less water than the

NORMAL WASH cycle.

● CHINA CRYSTAL—For lightly

soiled

china and crystal. The wash action is softened by pumping air along with the water to protect your delicate items.

● RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later.

D() not

use detergent. Start

Dela) and Heated

DrJ? are nc)t rec’llnltne~zded,fc~r

thi,v ~v(le.

POT- NORMAL WATER CHINA

SCRUBBER WASH

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Cycles

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step 5.

Select the desired Energy Options.

● WASH HEAT BOOST—Use the option for

best performance with heavily-soiled dishes. When selected, the wash cycle is extended while the dishwasher heats the water for the best washing and drying. (See Cycle Selection Chart.)

● HEATED DRY—Turns the drying heater on

for fast drying. When selected, the cycle time will be extended for

minutes.

● HEATED DRY off—Shuts off the heating unit,

thus saving energy. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes longer but saves energy. You can open the door after the motor stops to speed drying. Excellent for overnight drying.

● OPTIONS RESET—Turns all Energy Options off.

step

6. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START

or to the desired START DELAY time.

Turning the dial to START will begin the cycle

immediately. To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful that you do not turn the dial any farther than is necessary to start the dishwasher. There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not

hear

any wash action right away.

The START DELAY

will allow

you to delay the start time of your dishwasher automatically for up to 10 hours. Turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to the desired time. The

CYCI.E ON light will come on.

Potscrubber

1222

CVCLE

START

Qu;et

Power

Dial Cycles

The

SHORT WASH

cycle allows

you to quickly wash

loads of

cverydtiy

dishes with medium soils that have

not

dried

on, such as

loads

consisting mostly of glasses.

St(lrl

D(IlaJ (atttlot

LL.Yed

with this

cy(>le.

Select the

NORMAL WASH

cycle

and any Energy

Option if desired. b. Be sure the door is unlatched.

c. Slowly

turn

[he

Cycle Indicator Dial to

SHORT WASH.

Latch

the

door to start the cycle.

Cycle

Selection

Chart

The PLATE WARMER cycle is for warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot foods. The cycle will take approximately 39

minLltes

selected.

Start Delay cannot be used with this cycle.

a. Load clean plates

and

dishes to be warmed. b. Select HEATED DRY on. c. Be sure the door is unlatched. d. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to

PLATE WARMER.

e. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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Good

Dishwashing

Starts with HOT Water

get

dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying,

the entering water must be at least

120°F.

To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed

150°F.

How to Test Water Temperature

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually

thermometer. Turn on the hot water

faucet

nearest

low, or

your water travels a

Ion&

distance from

wuter

the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and

heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water

let the water run continuously into the glass until the

heater’s thermostat up.

you have not used hot

wtiter

temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is

for

some time, the

water

the

pipes will be cold. Turn

below 1200 F., adjust your water heater.

on the hot water

faucet

at the sink and allow it to run

until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher.

you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water

for

showers, give your water heater time to recover

betore

operating the dishwasher. To improve washability

the water is less than

1200F. and

you cannot adjust your water heater: Select

a longer cycle or the WASH HEAT BOOST option

tind

fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

How to Use a Rinse Agent

The rinse agent makes water

flow

off dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.

For best

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended. Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form.

Your dishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Add liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the bottom of lip inside the dispenser opening.

:@! : ~

Replace cap. The dispenser automatically

/’

releases rinse agent into

final

rinse water.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds

approximately 4X ounces. This

should

last about

months. Fill as needed.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse

agent

with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the

dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working. If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS,

lNC.

( “JET-DRY”) Corporate Centre I 55 Federal

Road

P.O.

Box

1991

Danbury, CT 06813-1991

You may check to see

if you need to add rinse agent by

removing the fill

cap

and looking into the container.

You

may also

check the rinse agent, on some models,

by pressing the

clear

center of the

fill

cap 2 or 3 times.

rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap,

you have enough.

the center area remains clear add

rinse agent.

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