GE GSD3400 series User manual

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Part No. 165D4700P205 Pub.No. 49-5879 Zoo JR

Congratulations!
YouAre Now Partof theGEFamily.
Welcome to the GE lamily.
We're proud of our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable sePdce. You'll
see it in this eas?_to-use
()wner's Manual and >)u'll
hear it in the friendly voices
of our customer sePdce
deparunent.
Best of all, you'll experience
these vahles each time yon
use your dishwasher. That's
important, because VOilrilew
dislmvlsher will be part of
your tiunil v t()r man vyears.
And we hope you will be part
of ours lot a long tithe to
tome.
We thank you tor buying
(;E. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances li/r yollr home.
Important!
lqll out and return tile Consumer ['roduct
(hvnership Registration card that is packed
with this product. If you cannot find it,
please send in the duplicate card printed in
tile back ot this manual.
Write themodel and serial
numbers here.
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Youcan find them on the tub wail just
inside the door.
Staple sales slip orcancelled check
here.
Proof of the original purchase date is
needed to obtain service under the
warran_

GE& You,
A ServicePartnership.
Ask any GEappliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourseff in just a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how.
thisManual
Inside y)u willfind many
helpful hints on howto use and
maintain your dishwasher
properly, lust a little preventive
care on y_ur part can saveyou a
great deal of time and money
over the liteofyour dishwasher.
ReviewtheSectionon
TroubleshootingTips
You'll find many answers to
common problems here.
IIy)u review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call t0r
sepdce at all.
If YouNeedService
II:}X)I1 do need service, }X)tlcan
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list ot toll-fl'ee
_nstomer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or ym can ahvays call the
GE Answer Center <")at
800.626.2000, 24 hours aday,
7 (lays a week.
Safety lnformation i..4-7
OperatingInstructions
ControlPanel .............. 8
ControlSettings ............ 9
Dia! Cycles ............ 10,11
UsingtheDishwasher ... 12,13
Loadingthe
DishwasherRacks ...... 14,15
Careand Cleaning 16 17 _J
Optiona!Accessories ....... 18 :
TroubleshootingTips
BeforeYou _
CallForService ........ 19-23 _l
CustomerService
ProductRegisTration........ 29
Warrantj ................ 31
ServiceTelephone
Numbers.......... Back Cover

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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AWARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be
foflowed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater thathas notbeen used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE,
If tile hot water has not been tlsed tot two weeks or more, prevent
the possibilit 3of damage or ir{itu), by turning on all hot water
tm_cets and allow them to run tor several minutes. Do this betore
using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water
s_stem. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hvdro_,-en oas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
fianm or appliance during this process.

Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
PROPERINSTALLATION
ANDMAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before #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 Cente_ 800.626.2000.
s_,Connect to a grounded
metal, permarmr_t wiring
system; or run an equipment-
grourldir_o conductor with
the cirolit conductors and
connect to the equipment-
groundino terminal or lead
of the appliance.
_ Improper connection ot the
equipmentNTounding
conductor can resuh in a risk
of electric shock. Check with
a qualified electrician or
service representative if you
are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly
grounded.
_ l)ispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properl).
N I)o not attempt to repair or
replace any part of your
dishwasher unless it is
specitically recommended in
this manual. All other
servicing should be ret_'rred
to a qualitied technician.
N To minimize the possibility ot
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance ti'om the power
supply bet_lre attempting any
maintenance. NOTE:Turning
the disl'rwasher otl does not
disconnect the appliance
t;'om the power supply. We
recommend having a
qualified technician service
your appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
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DONOT...
_f_:Do not tamper with controls.
i_ Do not ubuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rock of
die dishwusher,
_ Do not allow children to play
inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.
_f_Do not discard a dishwasher
without first removing the
door of the washing
comparm_ent.
_>Do not store or use
combustible materials,
g_soline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity ot this or any other
appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
_ Use only powder, tabs or
liquid (letergents or wettir N
agents recommended ti)r use
in a dishwasher and keep
them out of the reach of
children. Cascade '>
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergent has been approved
tbr use in all GE dishwashers.
s_?'Ix)cate sharp items so that
the) are not likely to clamage
the door seal.
i¢ I.oad sharp knives with tile
handles up to reduce tile risk
of oat-t?l)e i_iuries.
N Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manuti_cturer's
recommendations.
_ Nonq)ishware Items: Do not
wash itelns Sllch as electronic
air cleaner fihers, turnace
filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration
or staining ot dishwasher
may resuh.
s_?'l)o not touch tile heating
element during or
immediatel) after use.
i¢ I)o not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly
in place.
N Close supervision is necessa_ 3-
it this appliance is used by or
near children.
_ bad light plasdc items so
they will not become
dislodged and drop to tile
bottom ot the dishwasher-
the) might come into contact
with the heating element and
be darna c_-ed
Readandfollow this
SafetyInformation carefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the dishwasher controlpanel
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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GSD3610,GSD3620, and GSD3630
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ControlSettings
HCycles
POTS& PANS Forheavilysoileddishesor cookwarewith dried-on
or or baked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.
HEAVYWASH Thiscyclewill notremoveburned-onfoods.
HOTSTART Preheatswashwater to correcttemperature.
NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware
with mediumsoils.NOTE:Manydisheshavelighter
soil than normal.Choosinga cycleotherthan
NORMALWASHwill saveenergyandwater.
LIGHTWASH Fordisheswith lightsoils.
CHINA CRYSTALForlightlysoiledchinaandcrystal.
SHORTWASH Forquicklywashingloadsofeverydaydisheswith
mediumsoilstbat havenot driedon,suchas loads
consistingmostlyof glasses.
RINSEONLY Forrinsingpartial loadsthatwill bewashedlater.
Donot usedetergent
PLATEWARMER Forwarming clean dishesand servingplates.This
cyclewill takeapproximately32 minutes.
EnergyOptions
HITEMP Providesextra beatfor bestperformance,it isused
WASH bestwith heavily-soileddishes.
HITEMP RINSETurnsonthe beaterinfinal rinsecyclesto help
preventspottingondishware.This optionmaybe
turnedONor OFFduringthe wasbcycle.
HEATEDDRYON/Turnsthe dryingbeateronfor fast drying.This
HEATEDDRYcyclewill extendtbe time toyour washcycle.
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el Start
Make sure the l)ial is at an OFFposition,
s_i'Select the desired Cycle and ()ptions. Indicators will
show selections.
s_i'Turn the Dial to the desired C} cle. I)on't turn it past
the Selected C}cle position, or you could accidentall}
miss a rinse.
1Jatch the door. Cycle On lights up. There is a time
dela} between start-up and water till so )ou will not
hear an}wash action right awa},
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Aboutthe dial cycles.
HOTSTART
ePTItm Short Wash
For qui(kl} washing loads ot eveE3(la_,dishes with medium
soils that have not dried on.
[] Select the NORMALWASH _Slowl', turn the Dial to
cycle and an} options. _ SHORTWASH.
[] ge stere the door is _ l_atch the door to start
unlatched. _ the cycle.
HOT £TANT
rlFrloN
START DELAy %_ STAR!
{HRg} % SHORT
WASH
plaTEW/_RMER
Rinse Only
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use
detergent
[] Make sure HEATEDDRY _ Slowh ttErE1the Dial to
is not selected. _ RINSEONLY.
[] ge sure the door is [] l_atch the door to start
unlatched, the _?cle.
H,_TSTAKT
OPTirm
ST_*RTDEL_y '_ aST_*r_T
IHRS} % SHORT
ruNS
Plate Warmer
For warming clean dishes and serving plates.This _yclewill
take approximately 32 minutes.
[-7] l_oad clean dishware _ Slowl} mrn the Dial
L..a to be warmed, t..J to PLATEWARMER.
[_] Select HEATEDDRY. _ l_atch the door to start
,...a the cycle.
r-if]Be stere the door is
unlatched.
Start Oe/ay
......... '_"' The STARTDELAYwillallo_ you to delay the start time of m_
_o_,-_._w_. _a,clenot on the Dial automaticall_ for up to either 5 or 6 hours
0'_ i_,_,_ (depending on the model).
_2_2""_" ['7] lie stere the door is [] Slowl', turn the Dial to
?&...... ,..a unlatched, desired time. The CYCLE
g t ._ll COllEe ()n.
[-_ Select the wash cycle and ONlioh ---:"
Ol)tEorl}O1.EW3rlt. [] Latch tile door to start
the t?cle.
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