GE GSD1400 Series User manual

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~UseandCareGuide
safe~ instructions .........................3
Operating BnstructionsrTips
Appliance Registration..................................2
China,Crystal,Sterling ...............................10
CycleFeatures............................................4. 5
CycleSelectionChart....................................5
Detergent Guide.............................................7
DispenserCups...............................................7
Drying Options................................................4
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Energy-SavingTips.........................................2
Features........................................................4. 5
Loading.........................................................8,9
Operating instructions..............................4. 5
RinseAgent......................................................6
Water Temperature........................................6
careand cleaning
Air Gap............................................................11
Winter Storage .............................................11
Problem soHver .......................13-15
More questions?...call
GEAnswerCentera800.626.2000
Preparation
FrontPanelChange.....................................12
consumer services ...................l9
Important PhoneNumbers........................l9
~‘’,~Model and Serial Numbers..........................2
.. RepairService .................................................2
Warranty ........................................BackCover
~ModelGSD14D0Series~

Beforeusingyour
dishwasher,readthis
g~~~~
~~refully.
It isintendedto helpyou
operateandmaintainyournew
dishwasherproperly.
Keepithandyforanswersto
yourquestions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
orneedmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
If you received
adamageddishwasher.o*
Immediatelycontactthedealer
(orbui~der)thatsoldyouthe
dishwasher.
Savetimeand money.
Beforeyou request
service.
o e
ChecktheProblemSolverin the
backof thisguide.Itlistscauses
ofminoroperatingproblemsthat
youcan correctyourself.
ToobtainaSpanishlanguage Paraobtenerla versi6nen
versionofthisbook,call espafioldeestemanual,
GEAnswerCenter@ namea
800.626.2000 GEAnswerCenter,”
consumerinformationservice. serviciodeinformaci6n
parael consumidor,
tel~fono800.626.2000.
writedowBlthemodel
andserialnumbers.
You’llfindthemon alabel
fastenedtothetubwalljust
insidethedishwasherdoor.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcame
withyourdishwasher.Before
sendingin thiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Usethesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourdishwasher.
mYouWED SERWCE.e e
Toobtainservice,seetheConsumerServicespagein
thebackof thisguide.
We’reproudof ourserviceandwantyoutobe
pleased.If for somereasonyouarenothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,herearethreestepstofollowfor
furtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewhoservicedyour
appliance.Explainwhyyouarenotpleased.In most
cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.
NEXT,if youarestillnotpleased,writeallthe
details—includingyourphonenumber—to:
Manager,ConsumerRelations
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis stillnotresolved,write:
MajorApplianceConsumerActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,IL 60606
EmRGY=sAm GTws
~Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Letthe ~If youdon’tneedyourdishesrightaway,allowthe
dishesaccumulatein dishwasher.Whenyouputin dishesto drynaturallyoveralongerperiodsuchas
onlyapartialload,usetheRINSE&HOLDcycleto overnight.
rinseoff heavysoils.
oAIways select the CyCiethat US~Sthe ]Q~StamOUnt
ofwater that will remove the soil fromthe load.
(SeetheOperatingsection.)
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ReaddinstmctiombeforeusingtM apptiance.
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic
safetyprecautions,includingthe
following:
Qusethisapplianceonlyforitsintended
purpose,asyOUwi~finddescribedinthis
use landcare Guide.
o~Thisdishwashermustbeproperly
‘Q;:’. insttiledandlocatedinaccordance
.. withtheInstallationInstructions
..“.=.‘beforeitisused.Ifyoudidnot
receiveankstallationInstructionssheetwithyour
dishwasher,youcanobtainonebycalling,toll
free,theGEAnswerCentef1800.626.2000.
—Thisappliancemustbeconnectedtoagrounded
metal,permanentwiringsystem;oran
equipment-groundingconductormustberun
withthecircuitconductorsandconnectedto
theequipment-groundingteminalorleadof
theappliance.
—Connecttoaproperlyrated,protectedandsized
power-supplycircuittoavoidelectricaloverload.
*Useonlypowderorliquiddetergentsorwetting
agentsrecommendedforuseinadishwasher. ~
~Donotwashplasticitemsunlessmarked
“dishwashersafe”ortheequivalent,Forplastic
itemsnotsomarked,checkthemanufacturer’s
recommendations.
~Loadligl~tplasticiternssotheywillnot
becomedislodgedanddroptothebottomof
thedishwasher—theymightcomeintocontact
withtheheatingelementandbedamaged.
Tominimizethe possibility ofinjury.
~Wen loadingitemstobewashed:
A. Locatesharpitemssothattheyarenotlikely
ctodamagethedoorseal,and
,;_:.,.
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.:.;-;:.::_..:.=_.~
z~
,.<.:;-:~:+: B.Loadsharphives withthehandlesupto
<~;:-;:.: reducetheriskofcut-typeinjuries.
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Do j~ottamper withcontrols.
$2;::2
~Donottouchtheheatingelementduringor
immediatelyafteruse.
~Donotoperateyourdishwasherunlessallenclosure
panelsareproperlyinplace.
eDo not abuse, siton, or stand on the door of dish
rackofthedishwasher.
~Closesupervisionisnecessaryifthisappliance
isusedbyornearchildren.Donotallowchildren
toplayinside,onorwiththisapplianceorany
discardedappliance.Disposeofdiscarded
appliancesandshippingorpackingmaterial
properly.Beforediscardingadishwasher,remove
thedoorofthewashingcompartment.
eKeepallwashingdetergentsandwettingagents
outofthereachofchildren,preferablyinalocked
cabinet.observeallwarningsoncontainerlabels
toavoidpersonalinjury.
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6TominimizethepossibilityOf
/“ electric shock,disconnectthis
appliancehornthepowersupply
b~foreattemptinganymaintenance.NOTE:
TurningthecontroldialtotheOFFposition
doesnotdisconnecttheappliancefromthe
powersupply.Werecommendhavingaqualified
technicianserviceyourappliance.
WAMING—~DROGEN GAS
isproducedbythechemicalaction
withinyourwaterheater.Itcan
accumulateinthewaterheaterand/or
waterpipesifhotwaterhasnotbeenusedfora
periodoftwoweeksorlonger.HYDROGENGAS
ISEXPLOSIW.Topreventthepossibilityof
damageorinjury,ifyouhavenotusedhotwater
fortwoweeksormore,ormovedintoaresidence
inwhichthehotwatersystemmaynothavebeen
usedforsometime,turnonallhotwaterfaucets
andallowthemtorunforseveralminutesbefore
usinganyelectricalappliancewhichiscomected
tothehotwatersystem.Thiswillallowany
hydrogengastoescape.Also,sincethegasis
flammable,donotsmokeoruseanopenflame
orapplianceduringthisprocess.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Yourdishwasheris designedto givemaximum
performanceon loadswithnormalandheavysoils.
Youmayfiildthatmanyofyourdisheshavelighter
soilsthannormal,if thisisthecaseyoucansave
waterandenergyby selectingacycleotherthan
NORMALWASH.
NOTE: ThelightsovertheCycleandEnergyOption
padscomeONto indicatethecycle/optionthathas
beenselected.TheseCycleandOptionIndicator
lightsremainonwhilethedooris latched.
If dishwasherdrainsintoafoodwastedisposal,
operatethedisposaluntilitisemptybeforestarting
dishwasher.
~~~~ ~. Loadyour dishwasher.(SeeLoadingsection.)
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POT- NORMAL WATER CHINA RINSE WASH HEAT H~R]EO O~PTl#S
‘Uooooooo
Cycles LEnergyOptions-J
Step2.Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at (
the OFF position. Add detergent to the detergent
dispenser.(SeeDetergentGuide.)Usearinse aid
agent to help prevent spotting. (See How to Use
aRinseAgentsection.)
Step3.Latch the door.
~t~p 4. Selectdesired wash cycIe.
~POTSCRUBBER—Foritemssuchaspots,pans
andcasseroleswithdried-onorbaked-onsoils.
Everydaydishesmay beincluded.Thiscyclewill
getheavilysoileddishescleanerthanthenormal
cycle.It willnotremoveburned-onfoods.
oNORMALWASH—Formostloadsofeveryday
dishes,glassesandcookwarewithmediumsoils.
Designedto yieldhighperformanceonnormalsoils.
sWATERSAVER—Fordisheswithlightsoils.This
cyclesaveswaterby using30%lesswaterthanthe
NORIUALWASHcycle.
@CHINA CRYSTAL—Forlightlysoiledchinaand
crystal.Thewashactionissoftenedbypumpingair
alongwiththewatertoprotectyourdelicateitems.
QRINSE &~~LD—For rinsingpartialloadswhich
willbewashedlater.Do IIOtl~se
deterge~zt.De[any
St(lrta?~dHea~edDry ore l~oti-eco}~l]~ze~zded,for
Ilziscycle.
~~~p ~. Selectthe desired Energy Options.
~WASHHEATBC90ST-Use theoptionfor
bestperformancewithheavily-soileddishes.
Whenselected,thewashcyclemaybeextended
whilethedishwasherheatsthewaterforthebest
washinganddrying.(SeeCycleSelectionChart).
oHEATEDDRY—Turnsthedryingheateron
forfastdrying.Whenselected,thecycletime
willbeextendedfor39minutes.
~HEATEDDRYoff—Shutsofftheheatingunit,
thussavingenergy.Dishesair-drynaturally.It takes
longerbutsavesenergy.Youcanopenthedoorafter
themotorstopsto speeddrying.Excellentfor
overnightdrying.
OPT1ONSRESET—TurnsallEnergyOptionsoff.
~~~p 6. hrn the Cycle Indicator Dial to START
or to the desired DELAYSTARTtime.
eTurningthedialto STARTwillbeginthecycle
immediately.Toobtainthebenefitsof acomplete
cycle,becarefulthatyoL~do notturnthedialany
fartherthanis necessaryto startthedishwasher.
Thereisatimedelaybetweenstart-upandwater
fillso youwillnothearanywashactionrightaway.
TheDELAYSTARTwillallowyoutodelaythe
starttimeofyourdishwasherautomaticallyfor
upto 10hours.TurntheCycleIndicatorDialto
thedesiredtime.

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DELAY
START
o
SHORT
WASH
QuietPower
Dial cycles
TheSHORTWASHcycleallowsyoutoquicklywash
loadsofeverydaydisheswithmediumsoilsthathave
notdriedon,suchasloadsconsistingmostlyofglasses.
Delay Start cannot be used with this cycle.
a.SelectTheNOR.MALV7ASHcycleandanyEnergy
Optionif desired.
b. Besurethedooris unlatched.
c. SlowlyturntheCycleIndicatorDialto
SHORT WASH.
d.Latchthedoorto startthecycle.
cycle selection chart
ThePLATEWA~ER cycle(onsomemodels)
isforwarmingcleandishesandservingplates
fortheservingofhotfoods.Thecyclewilltake
approximately39minutesif selected,Delay Start
cannotbe used with this cycle.
a.Loadcleanplatesanddishestobewarmed.
b. SelectHEATEDDRYon.
c. Besurethedoorisunlatched.
d.SlowlyturntheCycleIndicatorDialto
PLATEWARMER.
e.Latchthedoorto startthecycle.
washcycle
WaterUse Time
Gallons Minutes
WashCycles (approx.)(approx.) CycleSequence
POTSCRUBBER 10,6 b~~~ EBEmHHE
NORMAL
WASH 9.1 ~~$ mBmE@H
WATERSAVER 6.4 53* Emam
CHINA CR~STAL 7.5 53% Hmmmmm
SHORT
~ASH 7.4 45* mmHEm
RIP4SE&HOLD 3.2 8BE
*Uriextencledtimes. These cycle times will be increased approximately 21 minutes if Wash Heat Boost option is selected.
‘“*Unextended time. This cycle time will be increased ilpproximaiely 11minutes if WashHeat Boost option is selected.
HEATED DRY on, Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD, Add 39 minutes to wash cycle lime.
Hf~ATF3DDRY off. Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry rratl,lrally. 5

GoodDishwashing star~with HOT water
Togetdishescleananddry,youneedhotwater.Forgoodwashinganddrying,
theenteringwatermustbeat least120”F.Topreventdishdamage,inletwatershouldnotexceed150°F. -.
How toTestJvaterTemperature
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Checkyourwatertemperaturewithacaridyormeat Helpfulhints:Ifoutsidetemperaturesareunusually
thermometer.Turnon thehotwaterfaucetnearest .low,orifyourwatertravelsalongdistancefromwater
thedishwasher.Putthethermometerin aglassand heatertodishwasher,youmayneedtosetyourwater
letthewaterruncontinuouslyintotheglassuntilthe heater’sthermostatup.Ifyouhavenotusedhotwater
temperaturestopsrising.Ifthewatertemperatureis forsometime,thewaterinthepipeswillbecold.Turn
below120”F.,adjustyourwaterheater. onthehotwaterfaucetatthesinkandallowittorun
untilthewaterishot.Thenstartthedishwasher.If
you’verecentlydonelaundryorrunhotwaterfor
showers,giveyourwaterheatertimetorecoverbefore
operatingthedishwasher.
Toimprovewashabilityifthewaterislessthan120”F.
andyoucannotadjustyourwaterheater:SeIecta
longercycleortheWashHeatBoostoptionandfill
bothdetergentcupsatleasthalf-fullwithdetergent.
How touse aMuse Agent
Therinse agentmakeswaterflowoffdishes
quickerthanusual.Thislessenswaterspotting
andmakesdryingfaster,too.
Forbestdishwashingperformance,useof arinse
agentsuchasJET-DRYbrandis recommended.
Rinseagentscomein eitherliquidor solidform.
Yourdishwasheruses theliquidform.
Howto fill the rinseagentdispenser.
Unscrewthecap.
Addliquidrinseagent
untilitjust reachesthe
bottomof lipinsidethe
dispenseropening.
Replacecap.The
dispenserautomatically
releasesrinseagentinto
finalrinse water.
Youmaycheckto seeif youneedto addrinseagentby
removingthefillcap andlookingintothecontainer.
Youmay alsochecktherinseagent,on somemodels,
bypressingtheclearcenterofthefillcap2or 3times.
Ifrinseagentis drawnintothecenterof thefill cap,
youhaveenough.If thecenterarearemainsclearadd
rinseagent.
Yourdishwasher’srinseagentcontainerholds
approximately4fi ounces.Thisshouldlastabout
3months.Fillasneeded.
If you accidentally spill: Wipeup therinse
agentwithadampcloth.Don’tleavethespillinthe
dishwasher.It cankeepyourdetergentfromworking.
If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
BENCKSERCONSUMERPRODUCTS,INC.
(“JET-DRY”)
CorporateCentre1
55FederalRoad
P.o. Box 1991
Danbury,CT06813-1991
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Ho]%’tochooseand use the RightDetergent
UseonIypowderor liquiddetergentspecifically
madeforuseindishwashers.OthertypeswiIlcause
Ovemudsing.
Howmuch detergentshouldyou use?Thatdepends.
Isyourwater“hard”or “soft”?Withhardwater,you
needextradetergenttogetdishesclean.Withsoftwater,
youneedlessdetergent.
Yourwaterdepartmentcantellyou how hard your
wateris.Socanyourcountyextensionagentoryour
area’swatersoftenercompany.Justcallandaskthem
howmany“grains”ofhardnessthereareinyourwater.
Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwaternotonlywastes
money,itcanbeharmful.Itcancauseapermanent
cloudinessofglassware,called“etching.”Anot.itside
layerofglassisetchedaway!Ofcourse,thistakessome
time.Butwhytakeachancewhenit’seasytofindoutthe
hardnessofyourwater.
Keepyour detergentfreshand dry. Underthesink
isn’tagoodplacetostoredetergentbecausethereistoo
muchmoisture.Don’tputpowderdetergentintothe
dispenseruntilyou’rereadytowashdishes,either.(It
won’tbefreshORdry.)
Hyour powderdetergentgetsold orlumpy,throwit
away.Olddetergentoftenwon’tdissolve.Ifyouusea
liquiddishwasherdetergent,theseprecautionsarenot
necessarybecauseliquiddetergentsdon’t“lump”as
theyageorcomeincontactwithmoisture.
Detergent Dispensers
You’llfind two detergent dispensers on the inside Closethemain cup. /
NOTE: Toopendetergentcupafierithasbeen
closed,unlatchthedoorandrotatetheCycle
IndicatorDialafill turnto theOFFposition.
Whentheclosedcupcontainssoap itis Grasphandie,
bestthatthedoorbe inapartiallyopen rotateand
positionbeforerotatingtheCycle closetightly
IndicatorDial.Thiswillhelpreducetheamountof
detergentand rinseaidagentspillageintothetub.
~~~~~~~~~~S~~~ ~U~~~ (powderorliquid)
SOFTWATER(O-3
grains hardness) MEDIUM WATER(3-7 grains) HARD WATER(7-12grains*)
CYCLES Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup$ Open Cup*
POTSCRUBBER Half Full +Half Full Completely +Half Full Completely +Completely
NORMAL WASH Full Full Full
WATERSAVER Half Full None Half Full None Completely None
CHINA CRYSTAL Full
SHORTWASH
RINSE &HOLD Use no detergent Usenodetergent Usenodetergent
*12grains and up is extremely hard water. Awater softener is recommended. Without it: lime $Filled Main Cup holds 3tablespoons;
can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick while open and cause flooding. Filled Open Cup holds 2tablespoons.
How toPrepare theDishes forwashing
Ifthisisyourfirstdishwasher,or if you’rereplacing NOTE: Youmayalsowantto considerremoving
amucholdermodel,youmaywonderhowmuch foodssuchas mustard,mayonnaise,vinegar,lemon
preparationyourdishesneed.Actuallyverylittle. juiceandotherfoodsthatcancausediscolorationof
Scrapeoffbones,seeds,skins,toothpicksand stainlesssteelif allowedtoremainondishesfor a
otherhardsolids.Removeexcessivequantities longperiodof time.
ofoilor grease. ThePOTSCRUBBERcyclecan washheavilysoiled
dishesandremovedried-onand baked-onsoilsfrom
pots,pansandcasseroles.Itemswithburned-on
soilsneedextrapreparation. 7

NOTE: Donotloadlargeplattersortraysin frontrightcorner
of lowerrack.Theymaypreventdetergentfromcirculatinginthewashcycle.
Theupperrackisbestforglasses,cupsandsaucers. 1heupperrackishandyforallkindsof odd
Cupsandglassesfitbestalongthesides.Thisis also
theplacefordishwasher-safeplastics.Makesuresmall
plasticitemsarelodgedintightlysotheycan’tfallonto
tie heatingunit.Arrangestemwaresothatit cannot
moveeasily.Don‘tlettheglassestoucheachother.
shape;:Saucepans,m{xin~bowlsandotheritems
shouldbeplacedfacedew;. Whenloadingdishwasher
safeplasticsmakesureeachplasticitemis secured
overtwofingers.Thiswillinsuregoodwashingresults.
Thecupshelves(numbermayvary)maybeplacedin
theup or downpositionto addflexibility.
Keep center area clear in the lower rack.
Thewashtowerrisesthroughthecenterofthelower
rackduringthewashandrinseportionsof thecycle.
Don’tblockit orloadtallthingsnextto it. Also,be
carefulnotto letaportionofanitemsuchas apotor
dishhandleextendthroughthebottomrack.Thiscould
blockthewasharmandcausepoorwashingresults.

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Thelowerrackisbestusedforplates,saucers,andcookware.Largeitemssuchasbroilerpansandracksshouldgo
inthelowerrackalongtheedge.Loadplatters,potsandbowlsalongthesides,in corners,orintheback.Thefold-
downfingersmaybeusedtoaccommodatehard-to-fititems.Forbestwashingresults,allitemsshouldbe positioned
withsoiledsidefacingthecenterof therack.
throl .,
P3h” ,..
Putflatwareintheremovablebasketwithhandlesupto
protectyourhands.Mixknives,forksandspoonsso
theydon’tnesttogether.Distributeevenly.
Thesecuritycellcovershingedin thehandlesmay
beloweredto eithersideto securelight-weightitems
fromtheeffectsof thevigorouswashaction.The slots
in thecellcoversmaybe usedto separatelargetable
--. knives.Be surehandlesdonottouchupperrack.For
.-.;
..<., bestwashingresultsbe surenotto loadlargeplates
-andcookwarebetweensilverwarebasketandthe
$~~~ centerof therack.
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Toincreasetheflexibilityof thelowerrack,the
flexiblesilverwarebasketmaybe split.Graspthe
silverwarebasketat oppositecornersandslideapart.
Thesilverwarebasketsectionsshouldbeplacedin
thelowerrackbyhangingthemon thetop hoop.
Don’tplacethe silverwarebasketin thefrontright
cornerbecausethedetergentcouldpourintoit and
damagesilverware.
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Exceptions (not safe)
Somecoloredanodized
aluminumcanfade.
Antique,metal-trimmed,
hand-paintedorover-the-glaze
patternsfade.Goldleaf
willdiscoior.
Usually
Safe Special Instructions
Somedarkeningorspottingpossible.I?emoveby
scouringwi!hsoap-filledsteelwoolpads.
Ifindoubt,checkwiththemanufacturer.Ortestwash
onepiecedailyforat leastamonth.Comparewiththe
YES
Aiumintim
China/
Stoneware YES
restoftheset.
Loadsecurelytopreventmovement.SelectCMNA-
CRYSTALcycle.Checkyourmanufacturer’s
instructionsforyourcrystal.
Donotwashindishwasher.Darnagetodishwasher
anddiscolorationorstainingofdishwashermayresult.
Crystal Antique,metal-trimmedor
hand-paintedpatternsfade.
Goldleafwilldiscolor.
YES
Non-dishwasher
items—such
aselectronic
aircleaner
filters,furnace
filters,paint
brushes,etc.
Glass
NO
YEs
NO Ironwillrust.
Iron NO
YES Pewtertarnishes.
Pewter
Plastics Ifit doesn’tsayDISHWASHERSAFE,testonepieeein
thetoprackbeforedishwashlnganentireset.
Rinseif notwashingimmediately.Saltyoracidfoods
canstainiflefton.
Stainlesssteel YES
YES Don’tputin samesilverware
basketwithstainlesssteel.
Contactbetweenmetalscan
damagesilver.
Don’twashcopperutensilsin
thesameload.Silvermayget a
brownfilm.
Adhesiveusedtoattachsome
hollow-handleknivescanloosen.
Rinseif notwashingimmediately.Saltyoracidfoodscan
stainif lefton.Drydetergentcancausedifficult-to-remove
blackspots.Placeinbacksectionofstiverwarebasketto
avoidexposuretodetergentfromthedetergentcup.
SterlingSilver
andSilverplate
YES Afterwashing,wipethenon-stickcoatingareawith
vegetableoiltokeepit fromlosingitsnon-stickquality.
Non-stick
cwdtings NO Tincanrust.Tln
Wood NO Woodcanwarp,crackorlose
itsfinishwithanytypeofwashing.
Forget adish? Here’s whenyou canaddit.
Adddishesanytimeduringthe RINSE&HOLD
cycle.Withotherwashcycles,youcanadddishes
atanytimeBEFOREthemaindetergentwashportion
of thecycle.
However,openingthedoorduringanycycle
lessenscleaningpower.So try to loadeverything
atthe beginning.
Here’showto addaforgottendish:
1.Pushthedoorlatchto theleft.Washingwillstop.
2. Waitafew secondsuntilthewatercalms.Then
openthedoor.WARNING:Hotvapormay rise
fromopeneddoor.
3. Adddishesyou’veforgotten.
4. Closethedoorandpushthelatchto thefar right.
Whenthedooris locked,washingwillcontinue.

cAm Am cLEANmG
USERNIAINrFENANcEINSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel wit~~alightly dampened AppliancePolishWax&Cleaner(Cat.No.
cloth. Drythoroughly.Donotuseabrasivesor WR97X0216)isavailablefromGEServiceand
sharpobjectson thepanel.Theycandamageit. PartsCenters.
Clea12the outside with agood appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
wax.Theoutsidecabinetfinishis durable,butit everneedcleaning,useamildcleansingpowder.
canscratch.Souseno scouringpads,orharshor Scouringpadsandharshcleanerscanmarthefinish.
Urittycleaners.
a
Not using Your Dishwasher in winter? Protect Against Freezing.
If yourdishwasheris leftin an wY~Drainwaterfromtheinletline
unheatedplaceduringthewinter, ,/’+ andwatervalve.(Useapanto
askaservicetechnicianto: I!i @“@ /’@j$
@
~
“>
)~~//\ catchthewater.)
~Cutoffelectricalpowerto the “B>eReconnectthewaterinletlineto
dishwasher.Removefusesortrip /*’ thewatervalve.
circuitbreaker. *Removetheplasticpumpcover
oTurnoffthewatersupply. in thetubbottomandusea
PumpCoverScrews
~Disconnect thewater inletline spongeto soakupwaterin
fromthewatervalve. therubberboot.
Built-in Dishwashersoftenuse an Air GapeKeepIt clean.
An airgapis aplumbingdevice.
It protectsyourdishwasheragainst
waterbackingupintoit ifadrain
clogs.Theair gapis notapartof
thedishwasher.AndyoL~maynot
evenhaveone.Notallplumbing
codesrequireairgaps.
If you haveanairgap,checkit at
leastonceamonth.IT IS NOT
PARTOF YOURDISHWASHER.
ITIS NOTCOVEREDINYOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
Withmosttypes,firstturnoffthe
dishwasher,thenliftoffthechrome
cover.Thenunscrewtheplasticcap
andcheckfor anybuildupofgrit.
Atoothpickmakescleaningeasy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.

If youarcredecorating,youcanchangeyourdishwasher’sfrontpanelsto
matchorblendwithyou~newcolorsbyflippingihemover,Eachsideof
eachpanelisadifferentcolor,Youmayalsopaintapanelwithacolorof
yourownchoice.
HowtochangetheDoorPanel:
1.Takeouttrimscrewsoneithersideof the
dishwasherdoor.Removethesidetrim.
2. Slidethedoorpanelout.
(Careful—edgesmaybesharp.)
3.Turnthedoorpanelaroundandputthecoloryou
wantinfront.
4. Replacethedoorpanel,sidetrimandscrews.
NOTE: Donot operate
dishwasherwhilechanging
panelsor whenloweraccess
panelis removed.
How tochangetheLower Panel: 1.Removethepanelattachmentscrews.
2. Removetheentireaccessassemblybyliftingit up
andovertheretainingtabs.
3. Takeoutthetoptrimscrewsandremovethe
toptrim.
4. Slidethecolorpanel(s)up andoutandputthecolor
youwantin front.
5. Replacethe toptrimandscrews.
AttachmentScrews
6. Replacetheentireaccessassemblyby hanging
it backontheretainingtabs.Holdtheaccess
assemblyin placeandreplaceattachmentscrews.
1
Adding 1/4”wood Inserts
Colorinsertpanelsforboththedoorandthelower Dimensionsfor 1/4”woodinserts:
panelcanbereplacedby 1/4”thickwoodinsertsto DoorPanel:19%”H X 23%6” W.
matchyourkitchencabinets.Getthemfromyour
nearestcabinetor lumberdealer. LowerPanel:31X6”H X 23%6”W.
NOTE: Donot operate dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access panel is removed.
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HoJ!’toChangetheDoorPanel:
4.
TJke (Jut Il”imscrews on either side of the
clishwasherdoor. Remove the side trim.
Slide the door ])anelOLlt.
(Careful-edges maybesharp.)
Turnthedoorpane]aroundandputthecoloryoLi
WaIltin fl”ont.
Replace the door panel, side trim and screws.
How toChangethe Lower Panel:
Top
Trim /
Attachment Screws
NOTE: Donotoperate
dishwasherwhilechanging
panelsor whenloweraccess
panelis removed.
1. Remove the panel attachment screws.
2. Remove the entire access assembly by lifting it LIp
and over the retaining tabs.
3. Take out the top trim screws and remove the
top trim.
4. Slide the color panel(s) up and OLItand put the color
yOLIwant in front.
5. Replace the top trim and screws.
6. Replace the entire access assembly by hanging
it back on the Fetainingtabs. Hold the access
assembly in place and replace attachment screws.
1
Adding 1/4”wood Inserts
Color insert panels for both the door and the lower Dimensions for 1/4”wood inserts:
panel can be replaceciby 1/4”thick WOOCIinserts to Door Panel: 19X“H X 23’X(,”W.
match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your
nearest cabinet or ]umber dealer. Lower Panel: 31X(,”H X 23(X(;W.
NOTE: Do not operate dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access panel is removed.
GE Dishwasher U/C, pub 49-5614, GSD1400 Series ,pg 12, add color panel info,
GPF24 - WH/AD; GPF26 - HA/BK; -- Order Color Panel from: GE Appliances,
c/o Dri-Vi.ew,4706 Allmond Ave, Lou. ,KY 40209.
.

QmsTIoNs?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
DIsHwAsmR
WON’T’
RUN
UNUSUALNOISE
DISHESDON’TDRY
IJNCLEANDISHES
ANDFLATWARE
DETERGENTLEFT
IN DISPENSERC~S
YELLOW OR
BROW FILM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Afuseinyourhomemaybe blown,or thecircuitbreakertripped.Replacefuseor
resetcircuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfromthecircuit.
Utensilsmaynotbesecureonrackpins,or somethingsmallmayhavedroppedfrom
therack.Wateriscausingutensilstorattle.N!akesureeverythingis securelyplaced
indishwasher.
Makesureinletwatertemperatureis co~~ect.(SeeHowtoTestWaterTemperature
section).
Unloadthebottomrackfust. Waterfromdishesinthetoprackmaybe spillinginto
thebottomrack.
Checkfor improperloading.Dishesshouldn’tnesttogether.Avoidoverloading.
Checktherinseagentdispenserto seethatit’snotempty.
Checkinletwatertemperature.It shouldbe atleast 120°F.(Totest,seeHowto Test
WaterTemperaturesection).TrytheWashHeatBoostoption.
Waterpressuremaybetemporarilylow.Turnon afaucet.Is watercomingoutslower
thanusual?If so,waituntilpressureis normalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.
Pluggedairgap.(SeeCareandCleaningsection).
Improperrackloading.(SeeLoadingsection).
Chooseanothercycleto giveyoulongerwashingtime.
DHTERGE~ CUP
LIDWON’T’LATCH
~ER ADD~G
DHTERGENT
Detergentmaybeold.If thepowderdetergentis hardorcakedin thebox,throwit
away.Thedetergentmaynotbeworkingwell.Tryanotherbrand.
CYCLE AND OPTION
INDIc#xToR LIGHTS
STAYON wmN
Watermaynotbereachingthedetergentcups.Movedishesthatmaybe blocking
detergentcup.
Thedispensercovermaynotbeopeningor maybeblockedby improperlyloaded
items.If youusedapowderdetergent,openthecupandremoveanycaked-on
detergent.If thecupstilldoesn’topenautomatically,callfor service.
CycleIndicatorDialmustbeOW forcuplid to closeandlatchproperly.If you
unlatchthedoorandopenittodryyourdishes,theCycleIndicatorDialdoes
notadvanceby itself. \
Teaor coffeecanstaincups.Removethestainbyhand,usingasolutionof 1/2cup
bleachand3cupswarmwater.
Anoverallyelloworbrownfilmondishesor glasswarecanbecausedby iron
depositsin water.Aspecialfilterinthewatersupplylineistheonlywayto correct
thisproblem.Yourwatersoftenercompanycantellyouaboutthefilter.
Yellowfihnon sterlingsilverresultswhenyouwashcopperutensilsin thesameload.
Silverpolishwillusuallyremovethisstain.
Thisis normal.Unlatchthedoorto turnoffthelights.

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r.ms.. _
F..++ms
PROBLEM
SPOTS AND
FmMING ON
GLASSESAND
RATWARE
cLouDmEss ON
GLASSWA=
TIm PROBLEM SOL~R
(continued)
POSSIBLECAUSE
Spottingcan becausedby allthesethings:
~Extremelyhardwater.(SeeHowtoChooseandUseDetergentsection).
@Lowinletwatertemperature.(SeeHowto TestWaterTemperatures~iion).
~Overloadingthedishwasher.
*hproper loading.(SeeLoadingsection).
~Oldor damppowderdetergent.
~Phosphatelevelin detergenttoo low.(SeeHowtoChooseandUse
Detergentsection).
*Rinseagentdispenserempty.(SeeHowtoUseaRinseAgentsection).
~Toolittledetergent.(SeeHowto ChooseandUseDetergentseqtion).
Localwaterconditionsandpersonalpreferencesvary.Tryseveralbrandsof
detergentstofindonethatgivesthebestresultsforyou.Aliquiddishwasher
detergentmayhelpreducefilming.
Toremove stubborn spots and filmfrom glassware:
1.Removeallmetalutensilsfromthedishwasher.
2.Do notadddetergent.
3. SelectPOTCRUBBERcycle.
4. Startthe dishwasherandallowto runfor 18to 22minutes.Thedishwasherwill
nowbe in themainwash.
5. Thenopenthedoorandpour2cups(500ml)of whitevinegarintothebottomof
thedishwasher.
6. Closethedoorandallowto completethecycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’twork: Repeatasabove,exceptuse 1/4cup(60ml)ofcitric
acidcrystalsinsteadof vinegar.(Mostdrugstorescarrycitricacidcrystals.If yours
doesn’t,cdl GEFactoryService).
Usingavinegaror citricacidcrystalrinsemorethantwiceamonth?Considerahome
watersoftener.
If vinegaror citricacidcrystalrinsedoesn’twork,thecloudinessis “etching.”
Thefilmcannotberemoved.
It can be prevented: Uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswarein
the shortestcyclethatwillgetthemclean.
Watertemperatureenteringdishwasherexceeds150°F.
Roughhandlingcancausechipping,Loadwithcare.Makesureglasswareandchina
are secureandcan’tjar loose.(SeeLoadingsection).Makesuretdl glassesand
stemwtarewillclearthetopofthetubwhenyoupushtherackintothedshwasher.
Alwaysusethetoprackfordelicateitems.

PROBLEM
BLACKORGRAY
MARKSONDISHES
SMALLAMOUNTOF
‘WA~RSTANDING
INT’I%EBOTTOM
OFTHETUB
WATERWON’TPUMP
OUTOF~TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
—
MOTORWMS
SOUNDS You
WLL HEAR
VAPOR AT
Tm VENT
POSSIBLECAUSN
Aluminumutensilsoftenleavemarkswhentheyrubagainstdishes.Removemarks
withamildabrasivecleanser.
Wateraroundtheoutleton thetubbottomat thebackofthetubis normal.It is clean
water.It’sthereto keepthewaterseallubricated.
If theentirebottomof thetubhaswater,youmayhaveadrainproblem.Cleantheair
gap,if youhaveone.(SeeCareandCleaningsection).
Checkthekitchensink.Is it drainingwell?Youmayneedaplumber,
If dishwasherdrainsintodisposer,rundisposertoclear.Besuredisposeris not
clogged.
Sudsingdetergentsarenotmeantfordishwashers.USEONLYAUTOMATIC
DIS~AS~R DETERGENTSTOAVOIDSUDSING.
Toremove suds from the tub: Openthedishwasher.Letsudsevaporate.Add
1gallonofcoldwaterto thetub.Closeandlatchthedishwasher.Pumpoutwater
by slowlyturningthecontroldialuntiladrainperiodis reached.
Repeatif necessary.
Sudscancauseunittoovefflow.That’swhyit’ssoimportanttouseadetergentthat’s
designedfor automaticdishwashers.
Spillingtherinseagentcancausefoamduringwashing.Thiscanleadto overflowing.
Wipeup accidentd spillofrinseagentwithadampcloth.
Dishwasherhasnotbeenusedonaregularbasis.
If youdo notuseyourdishwasheroften,setit tofillandpumpoutonceeveryweek.
Thiswillhelpkeepthe sed moist,andthegarbagedisposerclear.
Somedetergentscontaincolorant(pigmentor dyes)thatwilldiscolorthetub
interiorwithextendeduse.Checkthedetergentcupforsignsof anydiscoloration.
If cupis discolored,changeto detergentwithoutanycolorant. ~
‘you’llhearoccasionalclickingsounds.Thesearenormal.
Sofifooddisposalshreddingactio~l.
Drainvalveopeningto pumpwaterout.
Timercontrolas cycleprogresses.
Detergentcupopening.
Duringthedryingperiod:
~Themotorstops.
Watervaporcomesthroughtheventby thedoorlatchduringdryingandwhen
waterisbeingpumpedout.

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PERMATUF@BNTER!OR here. Proof of original purchase date
WARRANTY isneededtoobtain
service
underWarrantym
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wH~~IS
COVERED LIMITEDF!VE-YEARRACK This warrantyis extendedto
WARRAN~ the originalpurchaserand any 4
FULL ONE-YEARWARRAN~ Forfive yearsfrom dateof original succeedingownerfor products
Forone yearfrom date of original purchase,wewill provide,free of purchasedfor ordinaryhome use in
charge,replacementpartsfor any the 48 mainlandstates,Hawaiiand
purchase,we will provide,free of Washington,D.C. [nAlaskathe
charge,partsand setvice laborin ~rack that rustsbecauseof awarrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is
yourhome to repairor replaceany manufacturingdefect. LIMITEDbecauseyou mustpayto
pati of the d~sf?washerthatfails Youpayfor the servicetrip to your
becauseof amanufacturingdefect. shipthe productto the serviceshop
homeand servicelaborcharges. or for the sewice technician’stravel
LIMITED SECOND-YEARPARTS FULLWEN~-YEAR TUB~OOR coststo your home.
WARRANTY LINERWARRAN~ All warrantyservicewill be
For the secondyearfrom dateof Fortwenty yearsfrom dateof original providedby our FactoryService
originalpurchase,we will provide, Centersor by ourauthorized
free of charge,replacementpartsfor purchase,we will provide,free of CustomerCare@servicersduring
charge,partsand sewice laborin
any pafi of the dishwasherthatfails your hometo repairor replacethe normalworking hours.
becauseof amanufacturingdefect. PermaTuf@tubor door linerif it Shouldyour applianceneed
Youpay for the servicetrip to your failsto containwater becauseof a
homeand sewice laborcharges. sewice, duringwarrantyperiodor
manufacturingdefect. beyond,call800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT is NOT COVERED ~Sewice tripsto your hometo teach ~Replacementof housefuses or
you howto usethe product. resettingof circuitbreakers.
Readyour Useand Care material. oCleaningor servicingof air gap
Ifyou then haveany questions devicein drain line. (
aboutoperatingthe product,please
contactyourdealer orour ~Failureof the productif it is usedfor
ConsumerAffairsofficeat the other than its intendedpurposeor
usedcommercially. (
addressbelow,or call,toll free:
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800.626.2000 accident,fire, floodsor actsof God.
consumer informationservice WARRANTC)RISNOTRESPONSIBLE
~Improperinstallation. FORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
Ifyou havean installationproblem,
contactyourdealer or installer.
Youare responsiblefor providing
adequateelectrical,plumbing,
and other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,sotheabovelimitationorexclusion
maynotapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights which vary from state to state.
To know 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:
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