GE GSD1920 User manual

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Part No. 165D4700PI#3 Pub.No. 49.5857..1 299cG

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YouAreNow PartoftheGEFamily.
Welcome to tim GE f_tmily.
We're proud of our quality
products and we are
commitmd to providing
dependable se_Tice. You'll
see it in this easy-to-use
Owner' s Mmmal and you'll
hem il in the fliendly voices
of our customer se_qce
departmenl.
Best of all, you'll experience
fl_ese values ea(h time you
use your dishwasher. That's
important, because your
new dishwasher will be part
of your t_tmily fbr ma W
years. And we hope you will
be part of ours tbr a long
time tocome.
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GE. Weappreciate your
purchase, and hope you
_ll continue lo rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances tbr your home.
Important!
Fill out and relnm the Consumer Product
Ownership Regisnafion card that is packed
_4tl_ this product. If you cannot find il,
please send in the duplicam cmd prinled in
the back of this manual.
Write the modeland serial
numbershere.
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Youcan find them on the tub wa// just
inside the door.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here.
Proof of the original purchase date is
needed to obtain service under the
warran_

GE& You,
AServicePartnership_
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tefl 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
yourself in just a few minutes ?This
Owner's Manual can tell you how
ReadthisManual
Inside you will find ma W
helpfhl hinls on how to use and
maintain your dishwasher
properly..lust a liule preventive
care on your part Call save you a
Deat deal of time and money
over die life of your dishwasher.
ReviewtheSectionon
TroubleshootingTips
You'll find many answers to
cOlnlnoll piobIeIns here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips fixst,
you may not need to call fbr
seiMce at all.
ff YouNeedService
If you do need sei_ice, you can
relax kno_dng help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-flee
cus/omer sei_4ce numbers is
included in the back secdon.
Or you Call always call tile
GE Answer Center ®at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a dW,
7 days a week.
Safetvmmr_atie.
OperatingInstructions
Control Pane/s i, :, ::: : i : :8, 9
DialCycles:
OishwasherRacks : i :! I4,
Careand Cleaning ::i:: :16,17
OptionalAccessories:: :::I8
Troubleshooting _ps
BeforeYou
CallForService ........ 19-24
Customer Service
ProductRegistration ..... 25,26
Warranty ................ 27
ServiceTelephone
Numbers .......... BackCover
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATION.
READALL iNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING
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For your 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. HYDROGENGAS iS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used tbr t_voweeks or more, prevent
the possibilily of damage or injm_i by turning on all hot water
faucets and allow them to run tbr several minutes. Do fl_is bei()re
using any electi_ica] appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This simple procedure will allow aW buih-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance du|ing this process.
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Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
PROPER/NSTALMTION
ANDMAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before #is used.
If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free
at the GEAnswer CenteF?800.626.2000.
Connect to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipmenI_
gTounding conduclox with
the circuit conduclors and
connect Io the equipmenI_
gTounding lenninal or lead
of lhe appliance.
Improper connection of the
equipment-gTounding
conductor can resuh in a risk
of eleclxic shock. Check with
a qualified elecuician or
sex-vice representative if you
ae in doubt wheflmr the
appliance is properly
gTounded.
Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly.
Do not attempt to 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 the possibilib: of
elecuic shock, disconnecl
fl_isappliance flx)m fl_e
power supply befbre
attempting any mainlenance.
/VOTE."Turning the
dishwasher offdoes not
disconnect file appliance
fiom the power supply. We
recommend hm4ng a
qualified lechnician sex_ice
your appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
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O0NOT_..
Do nol lamper wifl_controls. Do not allow children _oplay
inside, on or wilh this
} Do not abuse, sil on, 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
companmenl.
Do noÁstore or use
combuslible mam_ials,
gasoline or other tlammable
vapors and liquids in fl_e
vicinily of lhis or aW other
appliance.
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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
Use only powder, tabs or
liquid delerg_nls or welting
agents recommended for
use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach
of children. Cascade _'
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergent has been approved
fbr use in all GE dishwashers.
l_)cate sharp items st:)fl_at
they are not likely to damage
dm door seal.
Dmd shmp knives _ith the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cuHype injmies.
Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
sate or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manui_tcmrer's
recommendations.
Non-Dishware Items: Do not
wash items such as elecnonic
air cleaner fihers, fhmace
fihers and paint brushes in
your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher
m Wresult.
Do not touch the heating
element during or
immediamly after use.
Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels me properly
in place.
Close supe_ision isnecessa_T
ifthis appliance is used by or
near children.
Dmd light plastic items so
they will not become
dislodged and drop to the
bott,_i'n of the dishwashe_
they might come into contact
_ith the heating element and
be damaged.
Readandfollow this
SafetyInformationcarefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwasher contro/pane/.
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
Model GSD1920
ON OFF HEATED
DRYON
HEATED
DRYDFF
ModelsGSD2000,GSD2020andGSD2030
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--_ EATED
DRYON
HEATED
DRY OFF
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ModelsGSD2110,GSD2120andGSD2130
OFF START
_T- NORMAL HITEMPWASH
SCRUBBERWASH ON OFF HEATED
.....
P_TEWARM HEATED
RINSE &HOLD
_.EAT,DDRY_m
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ModelsGSD2200,GSD2220andGSD2230
OFF START
_X- NORMAL HEATEDDRY
SCRUBBERWASH ON OFF
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Models GSD3130,GSD3210, GSD3220and GSD3230
OFF START
POT- NORMAL HITEMP WASH HEATEDDRY
SCRUBBER WASH ON OFF ON OFF
RINSE& HOLD
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Controlo ":--OemuyS--MakesuretheOia/isattheOffposition
[-77Cycles
PDTSCRUBBER/Forheavilysoileddishesorcookwarewith dried-onor baked-onsoils. Everyday
HEAVYWASH dishesmaybeincluded.Thiscyclewill notremoveburned-onfoods.
NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsoils.
NOTE:Manydisheshavelightersoil than normal.Choosinga cycleotherthan
NORMALWASttwill saveenergyandwater.
SHORTWASH Forquicklywashingloadsof everydaydisheswith mediumsoilsthat havenot
dried on,suchas loadsconsistingmostlyofglasses.
RINSE& HOLDForrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashedlater. Donot usedetergenL
PLATEWARMER Forwarming cleandishesandservingplates.This cyclewill takeapproximately
31 minutes.
EnergyOptions
HITEMP Providesextraheatforthe best performance.It is usedbestwith
WASH heavily-soileddishes.
HEATEDDRY Turnsthe dryingheateronfor fast drying.This cyclewill extendthetime
ON toyourwash cycle.
HEATEDDRY Shutsoff thedryingheatoptions.Dishesairdrynaturallyandenergyissaved.
OFF
Onsomemodels--I,atch the door and slowly turn the Dial u_the STARTposifion.
Don't turn it past the $TARTposidon, or you could accidentally miss a nnse.
Onsome models_Slowly tmn Dial to d_e desired cycle and latch door to start.
Don't turn it past the desired wash cycle, or you could accidentally miss a nnse.
There is a time delay between stml-up and water till so you will not hear
aW wash action fight awW. 9

About the dial cycles.
.... Short Wash
For quickly washing loads of eveuday dishes with
medium soils thai have not dried on.
_'] _lect the NORMALWASH_ycleand aW opdons.
_2--]Besure the door isunlatched.
r_ Slowlymm the Dial toSHORTWASH.
[_ Lawhdie door lo slarl the wcle.
RINSE & }tOLD
Rinse& Hold
For rinsing pmlial loads that will be washed later. Do not
use detergent.
_] Make sure HEATEDDRYOFFisselecled.
_2-]Be sure the door is unlatched.
I-j] Slowly mrn dm Dial to RINSE& HOLD.
[_ La|ch the door lo slarl the (Tcle.
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Plate Warmer
For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This (ycle
will lake approximately 31 minutes.
[-_ Load clean dishware lo be winreed.
_2--]_lect HEATEDDRYON.
_-]I_ sure the door is unlatched.
_ Slowly mm the Dial toPLATEWARMER.
[_ La|ch the door lo slarl the wcle.