GE GSD1200M-20 User manual

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Contents
Air Gap 17 P~SCRUBBER Cycle 4,6,9
Appliance Registration 2Problem Solver 14-16
Care and Cleaning 17 Rinse Agent 8
China, Crystal, Sterling 5,13 Safety Instructions 3
Clear-Reset 5User Maintenance Instructions 17
Consumer Services 19 Warranty Back Cover
Cycle Features 4,5 Water Temperature 8
Detergent, Detergent Guide 89 Winter Storage 17
Dispenser Cups 9
Energy Saver 4,6,7
Energy-Saving Tips 7
Front Panel Color Change 18
Loading 10-12
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Operating Instructions 4,5 GEAnsww C&m@
Drying Options 4,6 8W.6262Mfl
Model GSD1200M-20
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Beforeusing~wr dishwasher,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
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or need more help, write (include
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Check the Problem Solver
(pages 14-16). It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
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Consumer Ser\rices page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our ser~ice and
want jou to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happ> with the
service you receive. here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced jour 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 Reltitions
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville. Kentuck} 40225
FINALLY, if~rour problem is \tIll
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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.
QThis 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
obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you.
—This appliance must be
connected to agrounded metal.
permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-groumiing conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
cquiprncnt-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.
—Connect to aproperly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to aw)idelcctricul overlotid.
●Do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
●LJseonly 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 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 adishwasher,
remove the door of the washing
compartment.
●Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
alocked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal 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 aqualified technician
service your appliance.
W~G—HYDR(X;ELY GAS
is produced by the chemical
action within your water heater.
It can accumulate in the wutcr-
heater and/or 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 mwcd
into aresidcncc in which the hot
water system may not hme been
used for some time. turn on all
hot water faucets and allow them
to run for several minutes before
using any electrical appliamx
which is connected to the hot
water system. This will allow
any hydrogen gas to escape. ,41s0.
since the gas is tlammabie. do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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How to operate your dishwasher
STEP 1STEP 2-.
Load your dishwasher with dishes, Add detergent to the detergent
silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. dispenser.
according to instructions on pages Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
10-12. spotting. (See page 8.)
Close and latch the dishwasher door.
Vapor Vent Door Latch (unloc K~
PoT- NORMAL
SCRUBBER WASH
IEHEl
LIGHT
WASH
El
ENERGY CHINA
SAVER CRYSTAL
Ella
RINSE CLEAR
&HOLD RESET
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cycle selector
HEATED ENERGY
DRYING SAVER
En Potscr
with Tei
STEP 3
1. Select Drying Option.
HEATED ENERGY
DRYING SAVER
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HEATED DRYING. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (no-heat drying).
Turns the drying heater off to save
energy. Dishes dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight
If you need your dishes sooner.
open the dishwasher door after
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 870 for
Normal cycle.
STEP 4
2. Latch the door.
STEP 5
3. Select desired cycle and start
dishwasher.
If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
Push the Cycle Selector button all
the way in to start the dishwasher.
There is atime delay between start-
up and water fill so you \vill not
hear any wash action right away.
POT- 1
SCRUBBER !
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POTSCRUBBER. F(>ritrms such
mp~lts.pans and casseroles ~vith
dried-on or baked-~m soils. EJIcDda]
dishes mtiy be included.
NORMAL LIGHT ENERGY
WASH WASH SAVER
he NORMAL WASH. For loads of
everydav dishes. glasses and
.
cook~vare with medium soils.
Designed to yield high perfbrnxmcc
on normal loads.
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CycleIndicatorDial
Ler 1200
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‘sure Sensor GENERAL
ELECTRIC
OFF ● ● PREWASHING
●WASHING
DRYING ●●RINSING
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NORMAL LIGHT ENERGY
WASH WASH SAVER
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ENERGY SAVER. For tableware
that is lightly soiled with fresh soils.
Pre-rinse tabletvare before iotiding.
This cycle uses even less hot water
and energy than the Light Wkh
cycle. dnd can sm’c:Y’outime. too.
If perfc}rmance doesn’t meet your
cxtxct~t ion. mme up [~1~lnc t)f the
hi~ner pcrformtincc ctclcs.
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CHINA-CRYSTAL. For lightly
soiled china and crystal. This ~ycle
is similar to Energy Saver cycle
except the wash xtion is softened
by pumping air along with the water
to protect your delicate items.
Pre-rinse before loading.
CHINA RINSE CLEAR
CRYSTAL &HOLD RESET
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RINSE &HOLD. For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later. Do not use detergent.
iCHINA RINSE CLEAR
CRYSTAL &HOLD RESET
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CLEAR-RESET. For canceling
opemtion oftcr dishwasher htis
started. The dishwasher timer will
rapidly advance through adrain
period and then to OFF. NOTE:
Detergent and rinse ugcnt will be
released into the tub as the timer
advances. If you do not plan t(>
immediately run i.mother Cjrcle.use
RINSE &HOLD to rinse it off.

What happens in each cycle
●You’llhear occasional clicking ●During the drying period:
sounds: —Themotor stops.
—Softfood disposer shredding —Water vapor comes through the
action. vent by the door latch during
—Drain valve opening to pump drying and when water is being
water out. pumped out.
—Timer control as cycle
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
—Rinse agent dispenser operating.
WaterUse Approx. Wash
Wash Gallons Cycle Time Cycle Sequence
Cycles (approx.) (in minutes)
POTSCRUBBER 11.9 74* mmmEm’F
NORMAL WASH 11.9 ‘O” mmmwqk:
LIGHT WASH 8.9 4,* F~FIF~~:~Ri=l
ENERGY SAVER 8.4 40 ‘F~Fll=qpiF1
CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 ‘O lEidHHEJLE
RINSE &HOLD 3.6 ‘[5H
*unextended times. These cycle times may be increased up to 8minutes if necessary for your dishwasher to heat the
water to proper temperature for good washability.
Drying Options:
HEATED DRYING. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD. Add 33 minutes to wash cycle time.
ENERGY SAVER. Drying heater is turned off. Dishesdry naturally.
ACYCLE INDICATOR DISPLAY
shows where the dishwasher is in
the cycle. The indicator will pause
during the main detergent wash
portion of the cycles.
DRYIN
OFF 0,PREWASHING
gWASHI
INSING
NG
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Energy-saving tips
,, The power consumption of your
dishwasher can be minimized if
you follow these suggestions:
●Operate dishwasher only when
full. Let dishes accumulate in
dishwasher. When you put in a
partial load, use RINSE &HOLD
cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be
sure to latch door when waiting for
full load. This helps keep soils
moist, easier to remove.
cIf you don’t need your dishes,
right away, use your ENERGY
SAVERDRYING that turns the
drying heater off automatically.
Dishes dry naturally over alonger
period such as overnight.
cSelect cycle that uses least
amount of water to remove soil
from load. See page 6.
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Temperature Sensor System
To get dishes clean and dry you
need hot water. To help you get
water of the proper temperature,
your dishwasher has awater heating
feature that automatically senses
the temperature of the water in the
wash cycle and heats it, if necessary,
to the proper temperature. This
water heating feature may allow
you to turn down your household
water heater and save energy if
you’re willing to let the dishwasher
run alittle longer while it heats
water to the proper temperature.
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
inside your dishwasher with a
candy or meat thermometer.
Let the dishwasher run through
one fill and pump out cycle, then
let the dishwasher fill with water
the second time.
When you hear the water stop
filling, unlatch the door and slowly
open it.
Measure the temperature of the
water in the bottom of the tub this
way:
Removethe silverware basket and
place acandy or meat thermometer
in the water towards the middle of
the tub. If the temperature is less
than 120”F,you will not get good
washing results. Higher water
temperature is needed to dissolve
grease and activate powder
detergents.
Helpful hints: If outside
temperatures are unusually low, or
if your water travels along distance
from water heater to dishwasher,
you may need to set your water
heater’s thermostat up. If you have
not used hot water for some time,
the water in the pipes will be cold.
Turn on the hot water faucet at the
sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the
dishwasher. If you’ve recently done
laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater
time to recover before operating the
dishwasher.
To improve washability if the water
is less than 120°F and you cannot
adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycle and fill both detergent
cups at least half-full with detergent.
How to use arinse agent.
Arinse agent makes water flow
off dishes quicker than usual. This
lessens water spotting and makes
drying faster, too.
For best dishwashing performance,
use of arinse agent such as .lET-
DRY brand is recommended.
Rinse agents come in either liquid
or solid form, Your dishwasher’s
dispenser uses the liquid form.
How to fill the rinse agent
dispenser. Unscrew the cap. Add
the liquid rinse agent until it just
reaches the bottom of the lip inside
the dispenser opening. Replace the
cap. The dispenser automatically
releases the rinse agent into the
final rinse water.
If you accidentally spill: Wipe
up the rinse agent with adamp
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
PRODU~S. INC.
(“JET DRY”)
411 W. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich. CT 06830
Your dishwasher’s rinse agent
container holds 4%ounces. This
should last about 3months. Fill
as needed. Do not overfill.
How to choose and use
detergent.
First, use only powderor liquid
detergentsspecifically made for
use in dishwashers. Other types
will cause oversudsing.
Second, check the phosphate
content. Phosphate helps prevent
hard-water materials from forming
spots or film on your dishes. If
your water is hard (7 grains or
more), your detergent has to work
harder. Detergents with ahigher
phosphate level will probably work
better. If the phosphate content is
low (8.7%or less), you’ll have to
use extra detergent with hard water.
Your water department can tell
you how hard your water is. So
can your county extension agent.
Or your area’s water softener
company. Just call and ask them
how many “grains of hardness”
there are in your w~ter.
How much detergent should you
use? That depends. Is your water
“hard” or “soft”? With hard water.
you need extra detergent to get
dishes clean. With soft water. you
need less detergent.
Too much detergent with soft water
not only wastes money, it can be
harmful. It can cause apermanent
cloudiness of glassware. called
“etching.” An outside layer of glass
is etched away! Of course, this
takes some time. But why take a
chance when it’s easy to find out
the hardness of your water.
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Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Under the sink isn’tagood
place to store detergent. Toomuch
moisture. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until
you’re ready to wash dishes, either.
(It won’tbe fresh OR dry.)
If your powder detergent gets old
or lumpy, throw it away.It won’t
wash well. Old detergent often
won’t dissolve.
If you use aliquid dishwasher
detergent. these precautions are not
necessary because liquid detergents
don’t “lump” as they age or come
in contact with water.
You’llfind two detergent
dispensers on the inside door of
your dishwasher. Two, because
some cycles use two washes.
OPEN CUP
See “Detergent Usage Guide”
below.
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Always close the main cup tightly.
Men it is~rmly latched you will
hear aclicking sound. It is not
necessaq to overtighten.
NOTE: Deteqgent cup maybe
opened manually with no harm.
Turn handle counterclockwise until
it releases. Asnapping sound is
normal when it opens.
How to prepare
the dishes for washing
If this is your first dishwasher, or
if you’re replacing amuch older
model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need.
Actually very little. Pre-rinsing of
normal food soils is not necessary.
With common sense and alittle
practice you’ll soon know what
foods to remove. Here are some
guidelines:
1. Scrape off bones, seeds, skins,
toothpi~ks and other hard solids. It
is also best to remove hard shelled
vegetables, meat trimmings, leafy
vegetables and crusts. Remove
excessive quantities of oil or
grease.
2. Remove large quantities of any
food. Your dishwasher has abuilt-in
soft food disposer that pulverizes
soft food bits and flushes them away.
It can handle small amounts of
sofi foods, but large amounts will
be difficult to handle.
3. Try to remove food scraps and
place dishes in dishwasher before
soil has achance to dry and become
hard. Dishes with dried-on soil are
more difficult to wash and may
not come clean in the NORMAL
WASH cycle. Remember to use
your RINSE &HOLD cycle for
small “holding” loads.
Note: The foods mentioned above
are for examples only. Other foods
not mentioned may also need to be
removed from your dishes. You
may also want to consider removing
foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other
foods that can cause discoloration
of stainless steel if allowed to
remain on dishes for along period
of time.
When using the POTSCRUBBER
cycle, less preparation is required
before loading. The PUI_?3CRUBBER
cycle can wash heavily-soiled
dishes and remove dried-on and
baked-on soils from pots, pans and
casseroles. Items with burned-on
soils may not come clean. And the
dishwasher cannot remove burn
marks or restore fading caused
by overheating during cooking.
Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)
SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(O-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7-12 grains*)
CYCLES Main Cup IOpen Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup$ IOpen Cup$
POTSCRUBBER and 1Tablespoon ~1Tablespoon Half Full +Half Full Completely
NORMAL WASH cycles JCompletely minimum minimum Full Full
CHINA-CRYSTAL, 1Tablespoon None Half Full None Completely None
LIGHT WASH and minimum Full
ENERGY SAVER cycles
RINSE &HOLD cycle Use nodetergent Useno detergent Usenodetergent
*12grains and up is extremely hard water. Awater softener is recommended. Without it,
lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding.
$Fil]ed Main Cup holds 3tablespoons; Filled Open Cup holds 2tablespoons.
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How to load your dishwasher
This is arandom mixed load, the most common type you
will have.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the
bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the
center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items
in the upper rack. Aspray arm in the top washes down
also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside so the
upper wash arm is not blocked.
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.
The washer tower rises through the center of the bottom
rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.
Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be
careful not to let aportion of an item such as apot or
dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could
block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
How to load the TOP RACK
The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.
Two rows of cups can be washed when using the folding
shelf. Load the bottom row first, then fold down the
shelf and load the top row. Cups and glasses fit best
along the sides. This is the piace for dishwasher-safe
plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items are lodged
in tightly so they can’t fall onto the Calrod” heating
unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily.
Don’t let the glasses touch each other.
Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be
placed—face down—in this top rack. The top rack is
handy for all kinds of odd shapes.
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HOWtoload the TOP RACK (continued)
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Shelf Up
Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things.
Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is
not blocked.
How to load the BOTTOM RACK
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Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters,
pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back.
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Shelf Down
The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and
long utensiis on two levels.
then fold the shelf down. Load the lower le~el first,
As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled
side facing the center of the rack so water and detergent
from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces.
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Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixirw bowls and
lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, fac~ng down. -
Precaution!
Take out anything that may fdl or extend through the
bottom of the basket.
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Heavily soiled pots, pans tind casseroles MUST be
loaded in the bottom rack. facing down. Prop brt~ilcr
pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items ma) be
angled provided the lower side does not shield the V}lICJ
surface inside from the water.
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Put tlatwtirc in the remmabic basket \vith handles up to
protect your- hands. Mix knives. forks and sp{x)ns W)
they don’t nest together. Distribute evenl}r.
The security cell cove[, hinged in the handle. can bc
lowered to either side to secure light-weight items from
the effects of the vi:orous wash action. ~$’hcn it is not
needed. this cover can remain upright.

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.
And what you can’t.
Lhlail}
Jlaterkd safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spottingpossible. Remove by
aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
China/ YES Antique, metal-trimmed.
Stoneware If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least amonth. Compare with the
patterns fade. rest of the set.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Crystal YES Antique. metal-trimmed or Load securely to prevent movement.
hand-painted patterns fade. Select CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle.
Gold leaf will discolor, Check yourmanufacturer’sinstructionsfor your crystal.
.Mm-dishware NO Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
items—such and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
as electronic
air cleaner
filters. furnace
iilters. paint
brushes, etc.
Glass YES ,Milk Glass may yellow.
Iron NO Iron will rust.
Pewter NO Power turnishes.
Plastics YES If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
the top rack befbre dishwashing tin entire set.
Stainless steel YES Rinse if not washing immediately. Stilty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
Sterling Sii\cr YES Don’t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can
and Silver plate basldwith stainless steel. stain if left ~~n.Dry detergent cun cause difficult-to-rcmmc
Contact bctwccn metals can black spots. Plticc In back wctlon of silverware basket to
damage silver. avoid exposure to detergent lrom the detergent cup.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
tht same load. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.
Non-stick YES After washing. wipe the non-stick coating area with
coatings vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
‘lin No Tin can rust.
}?()()d NO Wood can warp, crack or lose
It>finish with any type w~shing.
Forget adish? Here’s when However. opening the door during 2. Wait :i iew seconds until the
you can add it. any cycle lessens cleaning power. water calms. Then open the door
So try to loud everything at the
,Adddishes any time during the s. Add dishes you’ye forgotten.
beginning.
RINSE &HOLD C)rcle.With other 4. C1OSCthe door md push the
Here’s how to add aforgotten dish:
wash cycles. you can add dishes at latch to the far right. When the
tin) time BEFORE the IVASHING 1. Push the door latch to the left. door is locked, washing will
si(’nai Iit’ht goes off. Washing \vill stop. continue.
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.- Questions?
F== Lke This Problem Solver
PROBLEA1
DISHWASHER
WON’T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON’T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REXIEDY
Afuse in your home may be blown. or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed ‘
in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See page 8.)
Unload the bottom rack first. MMer from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into [he ~
bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading. ,
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Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty. I
Check inlet water temperature. It should beat least 120°F. (To test. see page 8.)
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on afaucet. Is water coming out sltmcr ~
than usual’? if so, wait until pressure is norrnul before using your dishwasher.
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Plugged air gap. (See page 17.)$
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Improper rack ltxding. (See pages 10to 12.)
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Aluminum utensils otkn Ietivc marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marb ,
with amild abrasive cleanser.
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Water may not lx rcuching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may Ix bl(wking
detergent cup.
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The dispenser cover may not be opening or mtiy be blocked by improper-l> Imdcd I
items. If you used apowder detergent. open the cup and renlo~’e unv caked-on I
detergent. If the cup still docsn”t open tiutomatically, call f~~rscrvi;c.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or-caked in the box. (hrou it
away. The detergent nmy not be working well. Try another brand.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand. using asolution of 1/2CLIp
bleach and 3cups warm water.
An overull yellow or brown tllm or-tdishes or glassvar-e ctin be caused bj ir~}ndept~sits
in wter. Aspecial filter in the water supply line is the only ~vnyto correct this problem. ~
Ybur water softener company can tell you about the filter. /
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Yellow film on sterling sil~er results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. ~
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.

I?ROBLE31
SPOTS AND FILIMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GL.\SSWARE
CHIPPING OF CHINA
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
Extremely hard water. (See page 8.)
Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 8.)
Overloading the dishwasher.
Improper loading. (See pages 10to 12.)
Old or damp powder detergent.
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 8.)
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 8.)
Too little detergent. (See page 9.)
L(x4 water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents
to find one that gives the best results for you. Aliquid dishwasher detergent mfiy help
reduce tllming.
To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:
1.
-)
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3.
4.
5.
6.
If
Remove till mettil utensils from the dishwasher.
Do not add detergent.
%lcct POTSCRUBBER cycle.
Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18to 22 minutes. The dishwtishcr will n~n~
be in the main wash.
Then open the door- and pour 2cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the b(~ttonl of
the dishwashct-.
Cltw the door and allow to complete the cycle.
vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above. except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) (i citric
acid cr}stals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
domn”t. call GE Factory Service.)
Using :i viricgar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice amonth? Consider ahome
water sot’tcncr.
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is ‘“etching:’ The film
cannot be removed.
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wmh glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean.
W~tcr temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150”F.
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
w-csecure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 10and 11for correct way to load glassware. J
,Maiw sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the
rack into the dishwasher. Always use the top rack for delicate items.
Usc CHINA-CRYSTAL cycle for fine china.
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PROBLEXI
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATERSTANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER LEAKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE .$ND REllEDY ,
I
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. 1[is ciean
water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated.
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have adrain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (See page 17.)
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need aplumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
clogged.
Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by using
CLEAR RESET.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to ~~~erflmv.That’s why it’s so impt~rtant to usc adctergtnt that’s
designed for automatic dishwmhcrs.
Spilling the rinse agent can ULISC tom during washing. This c:in lead to cncrtl(~win~.
Wipe up accidenttil spill of rinse tigcnt with adamp cloth.
If you need more help .. .call, toll free:
Gii .Ans}ver CcnterR -
1100.626.2000
consumer information service

Care and Cleaning
USER 31AINTENAXCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
(}rsharp objects cm the panel.
They can damage it.
Clean the outside with agood
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable. but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads.
or-harsh {Jrgritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax &Cleaner
:(C;t. No. WR97X0216) is available
t’rom GE Appliunce Pints lMart.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should mw need
1
.clcuning+ use amild cleansing
~p{mdcr. Sctwring pads and harsh
clcmers cun mar the fini>h.
Built-in dishwashers
s
.often use an air gap.
IKeep it ChXII1.
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If you have an air gap, check it
at least once amonth. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishw~sher, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
und check for any buildup of grit.
Atoothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
17
lNotusing your dishwasher
in winter? Protect against
freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter.
ask aservice technician to:
●Cut off electric power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
●Turn off the water supply.
●Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve.
●Drain water from the inlet line
and water valve. (Use apan to
catch the water. )
●Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water valte.
●Drain the collection chamber
tit rear of unit below filter b}r
disconnecting hose to pump.
Reconnect after draining.
●Rcm(wc thc plmtic pump cmer In
the tub bottom and use asponge to
S(JLAup water in the rubber bo{x.
PUMP COVER
SCREWS
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How to change color panels
If you are redecorating, you can
change your dishwasher’s front
panels to match or blend with your
new colors.
The panels are held in place by the
door trim and the trim on the panel
below the door. Each side of each
panel is adifferent color. Or you
can paint apanel with the color of
your own choice.
Do not operate the dishwasher
while changing panels or when
lower access panel is removed.
How to change the door panel:
1. Take out three trim screws on
either side of the dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
2. Slide the door panel out.
(Careful–edges may be sharp.)
3. Turn the door panel around and
put the color you want in front.
4. Replace the door panel, side
trim and screws.
How to change the lower panel:
1. Remove four panel attachment
screws. (Two above the panel, two
below the panel.)
2. Remove the entire panel.
3. Take out three screws and
remove the top trim.
4. Slide the door panel out.
5. Turn the panel around and put
the color you want in front.
6. Replace the lower panel, top trim
and screws.
Color panels can be replaced by
1/4” thick wood inserts to match
your kitchen cabinets. Get them
from your nearest cabinet or lumber
dealer.
Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:
Door Panel: 19%”Hx23~b” W.
Lower Panel: 31fib” Hx23~G” W.
7. Replace the entire panel and four
attachment screws.
18

Wdll Be There
vWith the purchase of your new GE appli~ce, receive the
.assurance that if you ever need informatic)n or assistance
from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-free!
GEAnswerCenter@
80116262000
In-HomeRepau
Semite
800-GE-CARES
(8004=27377
AGE Consumer Service professional
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at atime that’sconvenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (700 a.m. to 700 p.m.
weekda~ 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-
days).Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and out—
so most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.
ServiceContracts
800-626-22?4
Whatever your question about any GE
major appliance, GE Answer Cente@
information service is available to
help. Your call-and your question—
will be answered promptly and
COUrteOUSi~And yOUCan call any
time. GE Answer Cente# service is
open 24 hours aday 7days aweek.
You can have the secure feeling that
GE Consumer Service will stillbe
there after your warranty expires Pur-
chase aGE contract while your war-
ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
asubstantialdiscount. With amultiple-
year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.
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Individuals qualifiedto seMee their
ownappliancescanhave needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home, free of shipping charge!
The GE parts systemprovides access
to over 47,000 parts ...and all GE
Genuine Renewal Partsare fully
wammted. VISA, MasterCard and
Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenanceinstructions
containedin thisbookletcoverproee
duresintendedto be performedby
anyuser.Other servicinggenerally
shouldbe referredto qualifiedser-
vicepersonnel.Cautionmustbe
exercise~ sinceimproperservking
maycauseunsafeoperation.
ForCustomersWtih
Special/Keeds...
800.6262000
Upon reques~ GE will provide Braille
controls for avariety of GE appliances,
and abrochure to assistin planning a
barrier-fi-ee kitchen for persons with
limited mobility. To obtain these items
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumem with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to aTDD
or aconventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)
to request information or service.

YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH PERMATUF@INTERIOR ‘1
WARRANTY
Save proof of originalpurchase date suchasyoursalessliporcancelledcheck to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED LIMITED SECOND-YEAR
WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For the second year from date of
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the dishwasher that fails
because of amanufacturing defect.
FULL TEN-YEAR WARRANTY
For ten years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace the
PerrnaTuf@ tub or door liner if it
fails to contain water because of
amanufacturing defect such as
cracking, chipping, peeling or
rusting.
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, replacement parts for
any part of the Water Dhtribution
System (as illustrated below) that
fails because of amanufacturing
defect. Associated inlet and drain
plumbing parts are not covered by
this war~anty. You pay for the -
service trip to your home and
service labor charges.
Power ShoweP arm ~1
d
3Piece Power Towerm
~hose
Wash arm
(spray arm) Hub
Q*
connection
assembly
Boot 1?
1●Motor
soft Pump
Food Disposer “
Water Distribution System
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELE~RIC CUSTOMER
CARE@SERVICE.
WHAT IS Na COVERED ●Sewice trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer CenteF
800.626.2000
consumer information service
●Improper installation.
cReplacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
●Cleaning or servicing of air gap
device in drain line.
.Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
●Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANlOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing
and other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 1[
Part No. 165 D3080P166
Pub. No. 49-5474
6-90 CG
GSD1200M-20