GE GSD2600G User manual

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ADW1000
GSD1000 Series
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GSD3900 Series
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GSM2100
HDA1000 Series
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Owner’s Manual
Dishwashers
165D4700P320 49-55000 12-05 JR
Safety nstructions . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Operating nstructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Flashing Display Lights . . . . . . . . . . .9
Loading the
Dish asher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Dish asher . . . . . . . .9, 10
Troubleshooting Tips . . . 13, 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #____________________
Serial # ____________________
You can find them on a label on the
tub all just inside the door.

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MPORTANT SAFETY NFORMAT ON.
READ ALL NSTRUCT ONS BEFORE US NG —
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS
WARN NG!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENAN E
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at ge.com.
■Contents ashed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.
■Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dish ashers ill cause
the dish asher to fill ith
suds.
■If your dish asher is connected to a
all s itch, ensure that the s itch is
on prior to use.
■On dish ashers ith electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the all s itch off
bet een ash cycles, allo 5-10
seconds after turning the s itch on before
touching START/RESET to allo the control to
reboot.
■Non-Dish are Items: Do not ash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dish asher. Damage to
dish asher and discoloration or staining of
dish asher may result.
■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children.
■Load light, plastic items so they ill not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of the dish asher—they might come into
contact ith the heating element and be
damaged.
■Connect to a grounded metal, permanent iring
system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor ith the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.
■Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check ith a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt hether the
appliance is properly grounded.
■Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
■Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dish asher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
■To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the po er supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
We recommend having a qualified technician
service your appliance.
WARN NG!
CAUT ON: To prevent minor injury or property damage
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used
for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS S EXPLOS VE.
If the hot ater has not been used for t o eeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot ater faucets and allo them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance hich is connected to the hot ater system. This simple procedure ill allo any built-
up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dish ashers are
dangerous…even if they ill sit for “just a fe
days.” If you are getting rid of your old
dish asher, please follo the instructions belo
to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:
■Take off the door of the ashing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as sho n).
WARN NG! R SK OF CH LD ENTRAPMENT
Door latch keeper
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AREFULLY.
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS
■Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this O ner's Manual.
■Use only po der, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dish asher and
keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic
Dish ashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and
Cascade Rinse Aid®rinse agents have been
approved for use in all GE dish ashers.
■Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
■Load sharp knives ith the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
■Do not ash plastic items unless marked
dish asher safe or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
■Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
■Do not operate your dish asher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
■Do not tamper ith controls.
■Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dish asher.
■Do not allo children to play around dish asher
hen opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.
■Do not discard a dish asher ithout first removing
the door of the ashing compartment.
■Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■Do not allo children to play ith, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.
WARN NG! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

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About the dishwasher control panel.
You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual,
features and appearance may vary from your model.
HEATED
DRY OFF
HEATED
DRY ON
OFF
HEAVY WASH
RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF)
DRYING OR
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
NORMAL WASH
SHORT
WASH
HOT WASH OPTION
OR
HOT START OPTION
WATER SAVER
OFF
START
RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF)
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
SHORT WASH
HOT PRE-WASH OPTION
OR
HOT START OPTION WATER SAVER OR LIGHT WASH
OFF
START OR POTS & PANS STAR
T
HEAVY/NORMAL START
START DELAY
(HRS)
(HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
SHORT
WASH
HOT PRE-WASH OPTION
OR
HOT START OPTION
WATER SAVER
CLEAN
OPTIONSCYCLE SELECTIONS
START
RESET
DELAY
2 4 8
HOURS
LOCK
(2 TIMES)
HEATED
DRY
HI TEMP
WASH
HI TEMP
RINSE
RINSE
ONLY
CHINA
CRYSTAL
LIGHT
WASH
NORMAL
POTS
& PANS
Please match the control panel for your unit to a similar control panel below.

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Cycles
POTS & PANS/ For heavily soiled dishes or cook are ith dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.
HEAVY WASH This cycle ill not remove burned-on foods.
(on some models)
NORMAL/ For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cook are ith medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter
NORMAL WASH soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH ill save energy and ater.
SHORT WASH For quickly ashing loads of everyday dishes ith medium soils
that have not dried on, such as loads
(on some models) consisting mostly of glasses.
WATER SAVER For dishes ith light soils.
LI HT WASH
(on some models)
RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that ill be ashed later. Do not use detergent.
DRYIN For arming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle ill take approximately 30 minutes.
PLATE WARMER
HOT PREWASH Preheats ash ater to the correct temperature.
HOT START
CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.
(on some models)
Start (Models with a Dial)
Slo ly turn t he Dial to the START or ON position, or the selected cycle. Don’t turn it past the START, ON
or cycle position, or you could accidentally miss a rinse.
There is a time delay bet een start-up and ater fill so you ill not hear any ash action right a ay.
■Latch the door to begin the cycle.
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Options
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPT ON has been selected.
H TEMP Turns on the heater in all postrinse and final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dish are. This
R NSE option may be turned ON or OFF during the ash cycle.
(on some models)
H TEMP Energizes the heater to boost ater temperature in all pre ash and main ash fill cycles. Recommended
WASH for use ith heavily soiled dishes. Option may be turned ON or OFF during the ash cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.
OFF
HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle ill extend the time to your ash cycle by 30 minutes.
ON NOTE: Cannot be selected ith R NSE ONLY cycle.
LOCK When the LOCK pad is touched t ice ithin 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to
(on some models) prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle or selected
DELAY START so the cycle or DELAY START is not interrupted.
hildren cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.
To unlock the dish asher after it has been locked, touch the LOCK pad t ice ithin 3 seconds. The light above
the LOCK pad ill turn off.
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a ash cycle for up to 8 hours. Press the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the
(on some models) number of hours you ant to delay the start of the cycle, then press START/RESET. The machine ill count
do n and start automatically
at the correct time. Pressing START/RESET a second time will cancel the
DELAY HOURS selection.
NOTE: If you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal ill beep until you do so.
RESET To change a cycle after ashing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. After ater is
(on some models) pumped out and the motor stops, you can reprogram and restart the dish asher. This ill take
approximately 90 seconds.
NOTE: On GSD3900 model, the light above the selected pad ill be ON to indicate hich OPTION has been selected.

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Start (Models without a Dial)
Close and latch the door. Touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins and
approximately 60 seconds later the ash action begins.
NOTE: The dish asher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time.
When the dish asher is loaded and the door latch is in the locked position, the control panel lights
ill be ON and display the last settings you selected.
If you don’t ant to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to begin
the cycle.
Also, if a po er failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATED DRY ill automatically be programmed. Make
any ne selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.
Clean (Model GSD3900 only)
This light is illuminated hen a ash cycle is complete. The light ill stay ON until the door is opened.
ontrol Settings
About the dishwasher control panel.

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Cycle Chart
Model Cycle Water Usage (gal.) Cycle Time (min.)
GSD1000 Hot Start Option13.4 26
GSD1100 Heavy Wash 9.9 71
Normal Wash 8.4 66
Rinse Only 4.1 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 30
HDA1000 Hot PreWash Option13.4 26
HDA1200 Normal Wash 8.4 71
ADW1000 Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 30
Rinse Only 3.9 13
GSD1200 Hot Start Option13.4 26
Heavy Wash 9.9 71
Normal Wash 8.4 66
Short Wash 6.9 62
Rinse Only 4.1 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 30
GSD2000 Hot Start Option13.4 26
GSD2001 Heavy Wash 9.2 71
Normal Wash 6.5 62
Short Wash 5.2 58
Rinse Only 3.9 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 27
HDA2000 Hot PreWash Option13.4 26
Heavy Wash 9.2 71
Normal Wash 6.5 62
Water Saver 5.2 58
Rinse Only 3.9 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 27
HDA3400 Hot PreWash Option13.4 26
Heavy Wash 9.2 71
Normal Wash* 6.3 71
Water Saver* 5.0 62
Rinse Only* 2.5 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 27
HDA3700 Hot PreWash Option11.7 31
Pots & Pans 9.0 66
Heavy Wash 7.7 62
Normal Wash* 6.8 62
Water Saver* 5.0 58
Rinse Only* 2.5 14
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 29
GSD2200 Hot Start Option13.4 26
GSD2201 Pots & Pans 9.2 71
GSM2100 Normal Wash* 6.3 71
Short Wash* 3.8 58
Rinse Only* 2.5 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 27
GSD2600 Hot Start Option13.4 26
Heavy Wash 9.2 71
Normal Wash* 6.3 71
Light Wash* 5.0 62
Rinse Only* 2.5 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 27
GSD3200 Series Hot Start Option13.4 26
Heavy Wash 10.9 61
Normal Wash* 6.8 61
Short Wash* 6.2 48
Rinse Only* 4.5 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 30
GSD4000 Series Hot Start Option11.7 33
Pots & Pans 10.9 71
Heavy Wash 9.3 71
Normal Wash* 6.8 71
China/Crystal 9.3 71
Short Wash* 6.2 58
Rinse Only*/Rinse & Hold 30 13
Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 30
GSD3900 Series Pots & Pans 11.5 66
Normal Wash 7.0 58
Light Wash 8.2 52
China/Crystal 8.2 36
Rinse Only 1.6 4
* Normal Wash button should be pushed to run this cycle.
1Hot Start Option adds ater amount and cycle time sho n hen selected.
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NOTE: Not all models have every cycle listed.

About the dial cycles.
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Rinse Only
For rinsing partial loads that ill be ashed later. Do not use detergent.
Make sure HEATED DRY is not selected. Slo ly turn the Dial to R NSE ONLY.
Be sure the door is unlatched. Latch the door to start the cycle.
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SHORT
WASH
START DELAY
(HRS)
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
START
HOT START
OPTION
(HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY
OFF
2
4
3
5
6
1
Be sure the door is unlatched.
Slo ly turn the Dial to SHORT WASH,
L GHT WASH or WATER SAVER.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
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2
1
Plate Warmer or Drying
Load clean dish are to be armed.
Select HEATED DRY ON.
Be sure the door is unlatched.
Slo ly turn the Dial to PLATE WARMER or
DRY NG.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
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4
3
2
1
SHORT
WASH
START DELAY
(HRS)
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
START
HOT START
OPTION
(HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY
OFF
2
4
3
5
6
1
SHORT
WASH
START DELAY
(HRS)
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
START
HOT START
OPTION
(HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY
OFF
2
4
3
5
6
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Start Delay (on some models)
The START DELAY ill allo you to delay the start time of any cycle not on the Dial automatically
for up to either 5 or 6 hours (depending on model).
SHORT
WASH
START DELAY
(HRS)
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
START
HOT START
OPTION
(HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY
OFF
2
4
3
5
6
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Hot Start or Hot Prestart Option
Preheats ash ater to the correct temperature.
Select the HOT START or HOT PRESTART
cycle and any other option on the push
button pad.
Be sure the door is unlatched.
Slo ly turn the Dial to HOT START or
HOT PRESTART.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
4
3
2
1
SHORT
WASH
START DELAY
(HRS)
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
START
HOT START
OPTION
(HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY
OFF
2
4
3
5
6
1
For arming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle ill take approximately 32 minutes.
Short Wash or Light Wash or Water Saver
For quickly ashing loads of everyday dishes ith light to medium soils that have not dried on.
Heavy or Normal
Be sure the door is unlatched. Select any options.
Slo ly turn the Dial to the cycle you ant. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Don’t turn past this position or you could
accidentally miss a rinse.
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HEAVY/NORMAL
START
LIGHT WASH
START
START DELAY
(HRS)
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
POTS & PANS
START
HOT START
OPTION
(HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY
OFF
2
4
3
5
6
1
Be sure the door is unlatched.
Select the ash cycle and option you ant.
Slo ly turn the Dial to the desired time.
The CYCLE ON light ill come on.
Latch the door to start the cycle.
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Flashing display lights (model GSD3900 only). ge.com
Lights What t Means What To Do
This is normal. Allo the dish asher to drain and reset before you start a ne ash cycle.
The START/RESET pad
has been pressed.
Control Error Press the START/RESET pad to turn off the beeper. If the CLEAN light continues
to flash, call for service.
Control Error Press the START/RESET pad to turn off the beeper and the dish asher ill
attempt to reset. Then restart the ash cycle. If this error continues, call
for service.
NORMAL
PLUS A
BEEP NG
SOUND
RESET
STARTSTART
CLEANCLEAN
PLUS A
BEEP NG
SOUND
Using the Dishwasher Door (model GSD3900 only)
The door must be closed and locked into place to select a LOAD SELECT ON or an OPT ON.
If the door is opened during a cycle and left open, the dishwasher will beep once every minute until the door
is closed and latched into place.
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Filling the Dispenser
Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of
lip inside the opening. Replace cap.
To check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and look
into the dispenser.
A full dispenser should last about one month.
If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.
heck the Water Temperature
The entering ater must be at least 120°F and not
more than 150°F, for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the ater temperature
ith a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot
ater faucet nearest the dish asher, place
the thermometer in a glass and let the ater run
continuously into the glass until the temperature
stops rising.
Use Jet-Dry®Rinse Agent
Proper Use of Detergent
Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agents remove spots and prevent ne film buildup on your dishes,
glasses, flat are, cook are and plastic.
Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dish ashers. Cascade®and Electrasol®Automatic
Dish ashing Detergents have been approved for use
in all GE dish ashers. Keep your detergent fresh and
dry. Don’t put po der detergent into the dispenser
until you’re ready to ash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on hether
your ater is hard or soft. With hard ater, you need
extra detergent. With soft ater, you need less
detergent.
Protect your dishes and dish asher by contacting
your ater department and asking ho hard your
ater is. T elve or more grains is extremely hard
ater. A ater softener is recommended. Without it,
lime can build up in the ater valve, hich could
stick hile open and cause flooding. Too much
detergent ith soft ater can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glass are, called etching.
Use the information in the table belo as a guideline
to determine the amount of automatic dish asher
detergent to place in the dispenser.
You’ll find t o detergent dispensers on the inside door
of your dish asher. All ash cycles require detergent
in the main cup. When using automatic dish ashing
detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cup
and close.
Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding detergent.
Other ise, the
detergent cup ill not close and latch
properly.
Add detergent then close the main cup.
NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been
closed, simply turn the detergent cup handle
counterclock ise until it releases. A snapping sound
may be heard.
DO NOT USE HAND D SH DETERGENT
NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher
to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill
out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor
and making the floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look alike,
store the dish asher detergent in a separate space
from all other cleaners. Sho anyone ho may use
the dish asher the correct detergent and here it
is stored.
While there ill be no lasting damage to the
dish asher, your dishes ill not get clean using
a dish ashing detergent that is not formulated
to ork ith dish ashers
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Using the dishwasher.
Detergent Cups to Fill
Fill to 1/3 of main cup
Fill to 2/3 of main cup
Fill main cup
Fill main cup and open cup
Number
of Grains
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Greater than 12
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Main cup

Forget to Add a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main ash.
Push the door latch to the left.
Once the ater calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dish asher.
Add forgotten dishes.
Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
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Upper Rack
The upper rack is for glasses, cups and
saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along
the sides. This is also a secure place for
dish asher-safe plastics. The upper rack is
good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils.
Saucepans, mixing bo ls and other items
should be placed face do n.
Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over
two fingers when possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so
they can’t fall onto the heating element.
Don’t block it or load tall things
next to it.
Also, be careful not to let a
portion of an item such as a pot
or dish handle extend through
the bottom rack. This could
block the ash arm and cause
poor ashing results.
Wash Tower
Keep the center area clear in the lower
rack.
The ash to er rises through the center
of the lo er rack during the ash and
rinse portions of the cycle.
Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load
large platters or trays in the front right
corner. They may prevent detergent from
circulating during the wash cycle.
The lo er rack is best used for plates,
saucers and cook are. Large items such as
broiler pans and racks should go along the
sides. Load platters, pots and bo ls along
the sides, in corners or in the back. The
soiled side of items should face the center
of the rack.
Be sure items don’t fall through rack and
block rotation of the spray arm.
Silverware Basket
Put flat are in the removable basket ith fork
and knife handles up to protect your hands.
Place spoons in the basket ith handles do n.
Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t
nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic
items, such as measuring spoons and lids
from small containers, should go in the
bottom of the silver are basket ith
silver are on top.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
Don’t let any
item extend
through
bottom.
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About optional accessories.
You can change the door and lower access
panel appearance of your dishwasher by
ordering one of these optional accessories:
■olor Panels
■1/4” Wood Panel Trim Kit
■3/4” Trimless Wood Panel Kit
These accessories are available at extra cost
(VISA, Master ard or Discover
cards accepted)
by calling 800.626.2002.
Specify accessory number when ordering.
Caring for the dishwasher.
To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior, use a good appliance
polish. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.
If your dish asher is left in an unheated place
during the inter, ask a service technician to:
Cut off electrical po er to the dish asher.
Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.
Turn off the ater supply and disconnect the
ater inlet line from the ater valve.
Drain ater from the inlet line and ater
valve. (Use a pan to catch the ater.)
Reconnect the ater inlet line to the
ater valve.
Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub
bottom and use a sponge to soak up ater
in the rubber boot.
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Sump cover scre s
An air gap protects your dish asher against
ater backing up into it if a drain clogs.
The air gap is not a part of the dish asher.
It is not covered by your arranty. Not all
plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may
not have one.
The air gap is easy to clean.
Turn off the dish asher and lift off the
chrome cover.
Unscre the plastic cap and clean ith
a toothpick.
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heck the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Air gap Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
Protect Against Freezing
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The stainless steel panels can be cleaned
ith Stainless Steel Magic or a similar
product using a clean, soft cloth.
You can order Stainless Steel Magic
#WX10X15 through GE Parts by calling
800.626.2002.
Stainless Steel Panels
Descriptions of Optional Accessories
Wood panel trim kit—This accessory contains
trim and instructions for you to supply and install
a 1 ⁄ 4″thick decorative ood door and lo er
access panel:
■GPF325B (Black) ■GPF325W (White)
■GPF325 (Bisque)
NOTE: The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit
must also be ordered and installed when the
door panel weighs four lbs. or more.
For GSD3900, GSD4000 Series and GSD4200 Series
Models:
■GPF425B (Black) ■GPF425W (White)
■GPF425 (Bisque) ■GPF475
Trimless wood panel kit—This accessory
contains parts and instructions for you to supply
and install a 3 ⁄ 4″thick decorative ood door and
lo er access panel:
■GPF375
NOTE: The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit
ill be included ith the trimless wood panel kit
and must be installed ith it.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances
circuit breaker tripped from the circuit.
•Try resetting the START/RESET pad.
Power is turned off • In some installations, po er to the dish asher is provided through a all
s itch, often located next to the disposer s itch. Make sure it is on.
Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal shredding action.
you’ll hear are normal •Drain valve opening to pump ater out.
•Timer control as cycle progresses.
•Detergent cup opening.
•The motor stopping during the drying period.
•Water draining out of tub immediately after touching the START/RESET pad.
Utensils are not secure • Make sure everything is secured in dish asher.
in rack or something small
has dropped into rack
Rattling dishes when • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
the spray arm rotates dishwasher racks section.
Motor hums • Dish asher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use
your dish asher often, set it to fill and pump out once every eek.
This ill help keep the seal moist.
Water standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean ater around the outlet on the tub bottom
the bottom of the tub at the back of the tub keeps the ater seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it.
out of the tub •Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining ell. If not, you may need
a plumber.
•If the dish asher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dish asher detergents to avoid sudsing.
wasn’t used Cascade®, Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic Dish ashing
Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dish ashers.
•To remove suds from the tub, open the dish asher and let suds
dissipate. Add 1 gallon of cold ater to the tub. On Models ith a Dial:
Close and latch the dish asher. Pump out ater by slo ly turning the
Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. On Models ith
Electronic Control: Pump out ater by pressing the START/RESET pad,
then 10 seconds later, press START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.
Rinse agent was spilled • Al ays ipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based • Use of the R NSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load
foods can cause reddish can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade®
stains Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.
Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups arm ater.
WARN NG
Before cleaning interior, ait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating elements to cool do n. Failure to do so can result in burns.
An overall yellow or • A special filter in the ater supply line is the only ay to correct
brown film can be this problem. Contact a ater softener company.
caused by iron deposits
in water
White film on inside • GE recommends Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear®to help
surface—hard water prevent hard ater mineral deposits from forming.
minerals •Run dish asher ith citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric
acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts.
See back cover for ordering information.
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Before you call for service… ge.com
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on
the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may
not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water • Make sure inlet ater temperature is at least 120°F.
temperature •Select HEATED DRY.
•Use HOT START and ADDED HEAT options.
•Select a higher cycle, such as POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH.
Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
is empty
Dishes and flatware Inlet water temperature • Raise the ater heater temperature to 120°F.
not clean is below 120°F. •Use HOT START,POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH and H TEMP WASH.
Too little detergent • See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
detergent recommendations.
Old or damp powdered • See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
detergent detergent recommendations.
Water pressure is • Turn on a faucet. Is ater coming out more slo ly than usual? If so,
temporarily low ait until pressure is normal before using your dish asher.
Air gap is clogged • Clean the air gap.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dish are does not block detergent dispenser or ash arm.
No air gap or high • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to
drain loop the Installation Instructions.
Spots and filming •Use Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agents to remove spots
on glasses and and prevent ne film buildup.
flatware •To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glass are:
1 Remove all metal utensils from the dish asher.
2Do not add detergent.
3Select the longest cycle.
4Start the dish asher and allo to run for 18 to 22 minutes.
Dish asher ill no be in the main ash.
5Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of hite vinegar into the
bottom of the dish asher.
6Close the door and allo to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse
doesn’t ork: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on Combination of soft • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from
glassware water and too much happening, use less detergent if you have soft ater. Wash glass are in
detergent the shortest cycle that ill get them clean.
Water temperature • Lo er the ater heater temperature.
entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F.
Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF •Turn the Timer Dial to OFF.
won’t latch position
Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups
Steam This is normal • Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and
hen ater is being pumped out.
Black or gray Aluminum utensils have • Remove marks ith a mild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes
Control panel lights Time too long between • Each pad must be touched ithin 30 seconds of the others. To relight,
go off when you are touching or selecting touch any pad again or unlock and relatch the door.
setting controls pads
Control panel Door latch may not • Call for service.
responded to inputs be properly seated
but dishwasher never
filled with water
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Operating nstructions Safety nstructions
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service…
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent

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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating nstructionsSafety nstructions
What s Not Covered:
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the dish asher hich fails due to a defect in materials or orkmanship. During
From the date of the this limited one-year warranty, GE ill also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service
original purchase to replace the defective part.
GE Dishwasher Warranty.
■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
■Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of od.
■Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
■Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the
drain line.
■Damage caused afer delivery.
■Product not accessible to provide required service.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not
available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE
Service location. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service enters,
or an authorized ustomer are®technician. To schedule
service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call
800.GE. ARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and
model number available when calling for service.
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
EXCLUS ON OF MPL ED WARRANT ES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

Consumer Support.
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Expert GE repair service is only one step a ay from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a ide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas
for people ith disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC
(800.833.4322).
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Purchase a GE extended arranty and learn about special discounts that are available hile your arranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services ill still be there after your arranty expires.
Parts and Accessories ge.com
Individuals qualified to service their o n appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes
(VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at
800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
nstructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
ontact Us ge.com
If you are not satisfied ith the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website ith all the details
including your phone number, or rite to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
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