General Electric GSC3500RBB User Manual

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GSC3500

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P359 49-55034-1 06-07 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . . .10

Unicouple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 12, 13

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover

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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

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

WATER HEATER SAFETY

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 ge.com.

■ Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
suds.

■ If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.

■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items
such as electronic air cleaner filters,
furnace filters and paint brushes in your
dishwasher. Damage to the dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of the
dishwasher may result.

■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children.

■ Load light, plastic items so they do not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of
the dishwasher—they might come into contact
with the heating element and be damaged.

■ Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or run an
equipment-grounding 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.

WARNING!

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used
for two or more weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, 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 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, use an open flame, or use the appliance
during this process.

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CAUTION:

For personal safety:

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS—This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. This dishwasher is equipped with a cord having a grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is installed and grounded in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NPFA
NO. 70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

■ This appliance must be
supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,
and connected to an
individual, properly
grounded branch circuit,
protected by a 15 or 20
amp circuit breaker or
time-delay fuse.

■ If the electric supply
provided does not meet
the above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

■ Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for
any other appliance while the dishwasher is in
operation as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.

■ If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher’s
power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on
the switch.

Ensure proper ground
exists before use.

WARNING!

Improper connection of the equipment/grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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).

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Door latch keeper

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and

Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agents have

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.

■ 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.

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

■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the latch
keeper.

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

WARNING!

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

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About the dishwasher control panel

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Cycles

CYCLES are selected using a combination of timer dial setting and pad selection. An indicator above the selected pad will be ON to

indicate which pad has been selected.

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/

For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter

NORMAL WASH

soil than normal.

LIGHT WASH For dishes with light soils. NOTE: Pad must be set to NORMAL WASH.

RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

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

PLATE WARMER

HOT START Preheats wash water to improve wash performance.

Control Settings

Options

An indicator above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which pad has been selected.

RESET OPTION Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door

to speed drying.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes.

ON DO NOT use with RINSE ONLY cycle.

Cycle Chart

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

Hot Start Option 2.5 12
Pots & Pans 7.0 118
Normal Wash 5.7 118
Light Wash 4.5 114
Rinse Only 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40

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