GE Appliances GSD4410 User manual

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GSD4410
GSD4420
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GSD4910
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Part No. 165D4708P136 Pub.No. 49..5790

Congratulations!
YouAreNow Partof theGEFamily.
Welcome/o tim GE f_tmily.
We're proud of our quality
products and we are
commitmd toproviding
dependable se_,ice. You'll
see it in fl_iseasyqo-use
Owner' s Mmmal and you'll
hem il in tim fiiendly voices
of our customer se_,ice
departmenl.
Best of all, you'll expe_Jence
fl_ese values each time you
use your dishwasher. That's
important, because your
new dishwasher will be part
of your family for ma W
years. And we hope you will
be part of ours tor a long
time tocome.
Weflmnkyou tor bwing
GE. Weappreciate your
purchase, and hope you
_ll continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances tor your home.
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Staple sales dip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
isneeded to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the modeland serial
numbershere.
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Youcan find them on the tub walljust
inside the door.

GE& You,
A ServicePartnership.
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourseff injust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can teflyou how.
Readthis Manual
Inside you will find ma W
helpfhl hints on how to use and
maintain your dishwasher
properly..Just a little preventive
care on your part Call save you a
great deal of time and money
over the life of your dishwasher.
ReviewtheSectionon
TroubleshootingTips
You'll find many answers to
coinInt/n probleuls here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
If YouNeedService
If you do need sei_ice, you can
relax kno_dng help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-fiee
customer sei_:ice numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you Call alwws call tile
GE Answer Center ®at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a dW,
7 days a week.
Safety information ...... 4- 7
Operating Instructions
ControlPanel .............. 8
ControlSettjngs........... 8,9
Display ................ 10,11
DiagnosticCodes ...... 12 14
Soil SenserSystem ......... 75
LoadingtheRacks ....... 18,19
OptionalAccessories........ 20
CareandCleaning.......... 21
TroubleshootingTips
BeforeYou
CarlForService......... 22-26
CustomerService
Warranty ................ 27
ServiceTelephone
Numbers .......... BackCover
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or
more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these
circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used tbr t_vo weeks or more, prevent
the possibilily of damage or injm 7 by turning on all hot water
/hucels and allow them to run tbr several minums. Do Ibis betore
using any eIectiica] appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This simple procedure will allow any buih-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an ()pen
flame or appliance du|ing this process.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual.
PROPERINSTALLATION
ANDMAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Ifyou did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free
at the GEAnswer Center_'800.626.2000.
Connect to a grounded
metal, permanent _4xing
system; or run an equipment_
gTounding conductox with
tile circuit conduclors and
connect 1o the equipmenI_
gTounding lenninal or lead
of tile appliance.
Improper connection of tile
equipment-gTounding
conductor can resuh in a xisk
of eleclxic shock. Check with
a qualified elecuician or
service representative if you
ae in doubt wheflmr the
appliance is properly
gTounded.
Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing matexial properly.
Do not attempt/o repair or
replace aW part of your
dishwasher unless it is
specifically recommended in
this manual. All odmr
sex,Tieing should be refened
/o a qualified technician.
To minimize tim possibilib: of
elecuic shock, disconnecl
fllis appliance flx)m file
power supply betbre
allempfing any mainlenance.
NOEE:Turning tile
dishwasher offdoes not
disconnect tile appliance
flom tile power supply. We
recommend having a
qualified lechnician sex_ice
your appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
DONOL..
Do not tamper with controls. Do not allow children toplay
inside, on or _th this
} Do not abuse, siton, or stand
on the door or dish rack of appliance or any discarded
the dishwasher, appliance.
Do not discmd a dishwasher
_qd_out first removing the
door of the washing
compartmenl.
Do noÁstore or use
combustible mamrials,
gasoline or other tlammable
vapors and liquids in fl_e
vicinily of this or aW other
appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
1Jseonly powder or liquid
dele_genls or welling agenls
recommended tbr use in a
dishwasher.
D_cate sharp ilems so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal.
Dmd sharp knives _th the
handles up It reduce the _Jsk
of cut-type il_jmJes.
Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For
plastic imms not so marked,
check the manutacmrer's
recommendations.
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Do not touch the heating
element during or
immediately atier use.
Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels me properly
in place.
Close supe_,ision is necessm T
if this appliance is used by or
near children.
Dmd light plastic ilems so
they will not become
dislodged and drop/o lhe
bottom of the dishwashe_
they might come into contact
_4th the heating element and
be damaged.
REMEMBER...
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully,
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwasher controlpanel
Youcan Iocate your model number on the tub wall_justinside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from)our model.
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ControlSettings
T ,eDJspl y
This display mils you what is happening in dm
dishwasher and can alert you 1o some possible
problems. I1also remembers your lasl t3,cle so you donq
haveto reprogram each time. See',heAbout the display
setTIOII.
Information displayed:
LOADSELECTION.
OPTIONS.
"_4qmnd_edishwasher issensing tl_eamounl of soilin
the load.
Cycle phase, such as WASHING,RINSINGor DRYING.
Diagnostic codes toalert you to possible problems.
Time remaining in the (Tcle will be displwed approx.
10-15 minums after cycle has started.
The alnounl of soil in d_e load.
See the Know the displaysection tbr explanation of
displays and codes.
The Active Vent--The vent will close during washing to
retain heal and reduce noise. After washing it _11 open
tO vent moisture and help the dishes d_7 t_tster.

NORMAL 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 will save
energy and water.
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.
CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal. Water is aerated for a
gentle wash.
RINSE HOLD For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Make
sure ENERGYSAVERDRYis selected. Do not use
detergent or DELAYSTARTwith this cycle.
ENERGY SAVER Shuts offthe drying heat options. Dishes air dry naturally
DRY ON and energy is saved. You can prop the door open after the
word CLEAN@pears in the display.
ENERGY SAVER Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle will
DRY OFF extend the time to your wash cycle.
DELAY START You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 14 hours.
Tap or press and hold the DELAY START pad to choose
the number of hours you want to delay the start of the
cycle. The machine will count down and start
automatically at the correct time. NOTE: If you forget to
latch the door a reminder signal will beep until you do so.
RESET Tochangea cycleafter washingstarts,touchthe RESET
padto cancelcycle.After water is pumpedout andmotor
stops,youcan reprogramandrestartthedishwasher.
LOCK WhentheLOCKpadistouchedtwicewithin3seconds,all
padsbecomeinoperative.Youcanlockthecontrolsto
preventanyselectionsfrombeingmade.Oryoucanlock
thecontrolsafteryouhavestartedacycleorselected
DELAYSTARTsothecycleorDELAYSTARTisnot
interrupted.ThewordLOCKEDappearsinthedisplay.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher
by touching pads.
Tounlockthedishwasherafterit hasbeenlocked,touchthe
LOCKpadtwicewithin3seconds.ThewordLOCKEDwill
disappearfromthedisplay
...........Start
Latch the door and touch the SYARYpad to begin the Q_cle.
There is a time delay bet:ween st_4rlmp and waler fill st) you
will l]OI hear any wash a€tion iighl away.
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Aboutthedisplay.
Thedishwasheri_membersyour!ast
cyclesoyoudon'thaveto[eprc_ram
earl7time,
Dishwashing Shortcut
When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is
moved to the ON position, the control panel will display
the last settings you selected.
ffyou don't want to chan,g_ any of the settings, simply
touch START.
NOTE."If fl_ere has been a power t?tilure, NORMALwash
and ENERGYSAVERDRFOFFwill automatically be
programmed. Make aW new selections as desired and
touch START.
These graphics show the selection NORMAL cycle with ENERGYSAVER
DRY OFF(Heated Dry) as it appears in the display.
Cycbselected Rinsecycleandminutesr_mainingZnthe_:wie
mmmmmmmmm_
Cycle#taRedandthesoillevelis beingsensed Drying
/0 Mainwashandminutesrdnaininginthe cycb
Soilleveldetemlined Dishescleananddry

Know the display.
What It Means
AUTONORMAl NORMAL_3,clehas been selected.
AUTOPOTSPANS POTSPANS_3,clehas been selected.
AUTOCHINA CHINACRYSTAL_3,clehas been seleded.
RINSE RINSEHOLD_3,clehas been selec/ed.
HEATEDDRY Displwed when ENERGYSAVER DRY is not selec/ed.
ENERGYSAVER Displwed when ENERGYSAVERDRY is selected.
DRY
SENSINGSOIL Displwed when fl_edishwasher is de/ermining the
LEVEL mnoun! of soil in the load and calculating the amount of
wash time needed.
LO.... HI Shows the amoun! of soil in lhe load tiom lO (one bin
SOILLEVEL lighted) U) HI(all tour bras lighted).
Numerals from Number ofminu|es left in/he _Tcle.
1to99minutes
WASHING Displayed during pre-wash,pre-rinseand mainwash
periods.
RINSING Displayed during rinseperiods tbllo_ng the main wash.
DRYING Displwed during heated &Tiny.
CLEAN Indicates complemd _Tcle. Remains on until door is
unlatched.
LOCKED Indicates connols are locked u_prevent unauthorized use.
Numerals from Number of hours del W until s/at/of_Tcle.
1to 14HRS.DELAY
RESET The RESETpad was/ouched.
PFRESET Indicates a power t_tilure occuned.
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About thedisplaydiagnosticcodes.
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What/t Means What ToDo
p_ Electrlcal power to thedishwasher has been
RESET interrupted but is now
back on.
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IFDISHWASHERWASIN USEWHEN
THEPOWERFAILUREOCCURRED:
1Press the RESETpad andwait
approximately 30 seconds.
2Unlatch and ()pen the door.
A If file detergent cup is ()pen and
empty and the dishwasher was set
fbr rim NORMAL POTSPANS or
CHINACRYSTAL():cle, close
door and put the load through a
RINSEHOLD(Tcle. After the
RINSEHOLD(Tcle is completed,
add dem_gent and reset the load
tbr the washing wcle you wanl.
BIf lhe demrgenl cup is closed and
the dishwasher was sel tot the
NORMAL POTSPANSor
CHINACRYSTAL_Tcle, resel the
dishwasher fbr the wash cycle
you wahl.
CIf the dishwasher was sel tot lhe
RINSEHOLD(Tcle, reset the
dishwasher tbr RINSEHOLD.
IFTHEDISHWASHER WAS NOT INUSE
when power fhilure occuned, use
dishwasher as you normally would.
Slow draining. The
dishwasher is taking
longer than normal to
This dishwasher is desig_ed to
automalically compensate tbr longer
than normal drain times, but cycle time
dr_ thewatero.t.
by a blockage in the drain
air gap, a kink in the
dr_ hose,ora
s,opped..pp pe.
_411be extended. If this code continues
toappear flequenlly:
IClean tl_eair gap.
2Check fbr a kink in the drain hose.
3Check plumbing fbr slow or
stopped-up drains.
NOTE:WmTanty service does not
cover household drain problems.

What/t Means What ToDo
iFP (Dr isblock .Thls
indicates that the drain
RESET is so clogged that the
dishwasher cannot
continue to operate in
a satisfactory manner.
Dishwasher will stop.
Press the RESETpad to stop the beep.
Is)care and remove the blockage in the
drain system. To pump any remaining
water out of the machine:
ILalch the door.
2Select aW (T(le.
3Touch SYARYand tl_en immedia|ely
touch RESET
NOTE:Warrm_ty service does not
coveI household drain problems.
_l Drain sensor is not
functioning.
Dishwasher will
continue cycle along
with a fixed drain period.
If E3 repeats fbr the next (5:tie call
for service.
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There is too much water
in the dishwasher. Press the RESETpadto slop the beep.
The dishwasher is designed to
automatically pump out extra water as
long as the door is lalched. When you
hear the motor stop running:
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IJnlatch the door and seeifall the
wamris,gxme.
Ifyou seewamrenmring tim
dishwasher, closeand latch the door.
Shut off lhe water supply to the
dishwasher.
3Ifwamr is gsme and no wamr is
entering the dishwasher, restmt (Tcle.
4If L repeals, shutoflthewater
supply to the dishwasher. Call tbr
service.
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What/t Means What ToDo
Not enough water is
entering the dishwasher.
OR
The drain pump could be
temporarily blocked
(usually caused by food
I)nlalch the door. If there is no water in
the bouom of d_e dishwasher, check the
wamr supply to the dishwasher.
Is lhe dishwasher waler supply lumed on?
Is lhe household waler supply lurned on?
If you use well or cistern wa|er, is d_e
supply adequate?
If the water supply is adequate, uy the
_ycle again. If E5 repeats, call for seisqce.
I)nla|ch the door. If there is standing
waler in the bonom of the dishwasher,
relatch the door, touch START,then
,_t;1 h M_v_=c.essuc..ascere_,. immedialelv touch RESETIo start the
pump. If E5 conlinues to appear, you
may need to do this several times to
break up the blockage.
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The water temperature
in the dishwasher did not
reach the proper wash
temperature. This is
usually caused by lack of
hot water coming from the
household water heater.
The temperature sensor
L. Iin the dishwasher is not
functioning properly.
Dishwasher may condnue
to be used, but itwiR not
heat water automatically.
Avoid showers or laun&y,just prior to
running the dishwasher. (Use the
DEtAg SYARYfeature to start dishwasher
when the water hea_er is up to normal
mmperamre.) Adjust household
waler healer fl]ennostat/o 120 °F.
minimum.
If E_ appears wid_ eve Utycle and you
know the water flom the water hearer is
h()t (1_0°F. (1imore), call tOTsei_qce.
The temperature sensor needs to be
replaced. Call for sei_ice.
NOTE"You may continue to use your
dishwasher. For best resuhs a(!jusl your
household wa|er healer thermostat
to140 °F.
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Before YouCall For Service
TIT the (y(le again t(/see ifthe (ode reappears. The dishwasher may
conect itself.
Elecnonic connols can be aflecmd by outside interlerence. Shutting off
power to the dishwasher (at the tuse or ciivuit breaker) could conect
lhe problem. Restore power after 15 seconds and/1T the tycle again.
Check the g_aide tOTthings you can do t15toneel the problem.
See the Tmubleshootin.q_psat the back of this manual.

Aboutthe soil sensor system.
Thedishwasher has an exclusive Soil Sensor System that measures the
amount of soil in the load,ARer the soil is measured the dishwasher decides
the length of the main wash cycle and the number of rinses needed,
WATER TOTAL
CYCLE USAGE TIME
SEQUENCES GALLONS MINUTES
LQT_T HI __ 9,3 58-73
LO-- HI _ Z6 44-59
Pans Heavy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 722 6"7-82
LO- _ - - HI
PotsH_avy__
Pots Medium _ _
Pans Lo-- HI _
PotsLight
Pans LO= HJ
China Med@m
CrystalLo-_ HI
China Light
CrystaI LO= HI
Rinse PreWash/
Hold
5,9 29-39
1,5 7
Drying Cycle Options
ENERGYSAVERDRYOFF(Heated D_7). Available on all wash _}_cles
except RINSEHOLD.Add 38 minutes _o_}_clelime.
ENERGY SAVERDRY ON.D_Ting heater is mined off. Dishes d_),
naturally.
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Usingthedishwasher.
Checkthe WaterTemperature
The entering waler must be at least 120°F. and not more than
150 oF., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check
the water temperalure with acan@ or meat thermometer. Turn on
the hot water fimcet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer
in a glass and let the water run continuously into tl_e glass until tl_e
temperature slops _Jsing. Ac!just your wamr healer, ifneeded.
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Usinga RinseAgent
A _inse agent, such as JKT-DRK makes water flow off the dishes
quickly thereby reducing water spotting.
Fill the _inse agent dispenser
until it reaches the bottom of lip
inside tl_e opening. Replace cap.
To check it_Jnse a,g_nt is needed,
remove the cap and look into tim
dispenser. On some models, the
dispenser can be checked by
pressing the clear center of the
fill cap 2 or 3 times. If_inse agent
fills the cenmr of the fill cap, you
have enough.
Afull dispensershouldlastabout3months.
Ifrinse agentspills,wipeit up immediately.Itcan keepyour detergent
from working.

ProperUseof Detergent
Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep
your detergent flesh and dU. Don't put powder detergent into tile
dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
Tile amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is
harder soft.With hard water, you need extra detergent. Wifll soft
water, you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water
department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more
grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended.
_¥ilhouI it, lime can build up in tile water valve, which could stick
while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water
cm_cause a permanent cloudiness ofglasswme, called etching.
You'll find tsvodetergent dispensers on tile OpenCUP
inside door ofyour dishwasher. All wash q_cles
require detergent in tile main cup. Wash (ycles
with t_vowashes will also use tile open cup.
Be sure tile control panel lights are not lit
before adding detergent. Otherwise, the
detergent cup will not close and latch Main Cup
properly. Add detergent then close tile
main cup.
NOTE:To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, simply lure tile detergent cup
handle counter-clockwise until it releases.
A snapping sound may be heard.
ForgettoAdd a Dish?
A torgonen dish can be added any time before tile main wash.
:{_()nce tile water cahns, open the door. Steam may rise out of tile
dishwasher.
{JAdd torgonen dishes.
to the fro fight.
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Loadingthe dishwasher racks.
For best d/shwashing results, follow these loading gu/de/ines. Features and
appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
UpperRack
The upper rack is tbr glasses, cups and saucers.
(]ups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is
also asecure place tbr dishwashe>sate plastics. A
cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in lhe
up or down position to add flexibility. The upper
rack is good fbr all kinds of od&shaped utensils.
Saucepans, mixing bowls and odmr imms should
be placed f_tce doxm.
SecurelargerdisiTwasher-safeplasticsovertwofingers
whenpossible,
Makesuresmalfplasticitemsaresecuresotheycan'tfail
ontotheheatingelement,
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The Wash Tower
Keepthecenterareaclearin thelowerrack.
The wash tower rises tluough the center of the
lower rack during the wash and iinse portions of
d_e wcle.
Dontblock it or !oad taft things next to it,
Also, be carefbl not to let a
portion of an i/era such as a pot or
dish handle exmnd d_rougi_ the
bottom rack. This could block tl_e
wash ann and cause poor washing
results.

Lower Rack
When/oadingthetowerrack,donOtloadlargeplattersor
tr_s in thefrontrightCornerTheymaypreventdetergent
fromcirculatingduringthewashcycb,
Tile lower rack isbest used fbr plates, saucers,
and cookware. Large ilems such as broiler pans
and racks should go along the sides. Load
platters, pots and bowls akmg tim sides, in
comers, or in lhe back. The soiled side of items
should f_tce tim cenler of file rack.
Fold<lo,m fingers (on some models) provide
flexibility fbr exua larg_ and hard-to-fit items.
The fingers may be left in tim up position or
folded do,m to customize file lower rack.
Dontlet any
item extend
throughbottom,
Silverware Basket
Put flatware in file removable baskel _ith fbrk
and knite handles up to promctyour hands. Place
spoons in file basket _ifll handles doom. Mix
knives, fbrks and spoons so troy don't nest
togeflmr. Disuibum evenly. Small plastic trams,
such as measuring spoons and lids flom small
conlainers, should g_)in lhe bott,)m of tile
silvem,are basket _ith silvem,are on top.
To increase file flexibility of the lower rack, file
silver,rare basket m W be split. (;rasp the baskel at
opposim comers and slide apml. Tile basket
sections should be placed in tim lower rack by
hanging them on tile top hoop.
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II somehandles,anbe
g_ A/ig,'_ _: lowe,ed to eithe, side to
se,u,-e'i "lt,vei "lti,e,,ls
flom the effects of tile
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About optionalaccessories.
Wood panel trim kits are available at an extra costby calling, toll-free,
8_-626-2002. Yourorder will be sent directly toyour home. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
WoodPanelTrimKits
Wood panel Uim kils contain Uim and insu_uc6ons ff)r adding a
...................... decorauve wood door panel and bolloln access panel 1o n]aM]
your kilchen cabinels.
Specify the trimofyour choice from the followingoptions:
GPF451/4"PanelTrimKit(for all modelsexcept GSD4940)
,GPF463/4"Panel TrimKit