GE GSD4010 User manual

GEAppliances
GSD4010
GSD4020
GSD4030
PartNO.165D4700P138PubNo 49-5792

Congratulations!
YouAreNowPartoftheGEFamily.
Welcome to the GE family.
We're proud of our quality
products and we are
corrtmitted to providing
dependable servicer You'll
see it in this eas3,-to-use
Owner's Manual and you'll
hear it in the friendly voices
of our customer service
department.
Best of all, you'll experience
these values each time you
use your dishwasher. That's
important, because your
new dishwasher wi!! be part
of your family for many
years. And we hope you will
be part of ours for a long
time to come.
We thank you for buying
GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances for your' home. Important!
Staplesales sliporcancelled
checkhere.
Proof of the originalpurchase date
is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
Writethemodelandserial
numbershere.
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_& You,
A Semice Partnership.
Ask any GEappliance owner and they wilt
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched qualityservice. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily fix
yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner'sManual can tell you how,
ReadthisManual
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use
and maintain your dishwasher
proper])_ Just a litde preventive
care on your part can save you
a great deal of time and money
over the life of your' dishwasher.
ReviewtheSectionon
Troubleshootingtips
You'll find many answers to
common problems here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
service at all.
If YouNeedService
If you do need service, you can
relax knowdng help is only a
phone call awa F A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call the
GE Answer Center ® at
800,626,2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
SafetyInformation....... 4"7
Operating Instructions
ControlPanel.............. 8
ControlSettings........... 8,9
DialCycles............ :10,11
UsingtheOishwasher.... 12,13
Loadingthe
DishwasherRacks....... 14,t5
ChangingColorPanels....... 16
CareandCleaning......... .18
Troubleshooting77ps
BeforeYou
CallForService........ 19"23 ii_
CustomerService
Warranty ................. 27
ServiceTelephone
Numbers............ BackCover
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READALLINSTRUCTIOIVS USING.
WARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or toprevent property damage,personal injury,
orloss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas maybe produced
in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks
ormore. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these
circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent
the possibility of damage or injury by tunaing on all hot water
faucets and allow them to run for several minutes, Do this before
using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water
system,, This simple procedure wil! allow 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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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
PROPERINSTALLATION
ANDMAINTENANCE
Thisdishwasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before #is used.
ff you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free
at the GEAnswer Center,_800.626.2000.
Connect to a grounded :7.)!
metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-
grounding conductor with
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 with a qualified
electrician or service
representative if you ale in
doubt whether the appliance
is properly grounde&
Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or'
packing material properly,
Do not attempt to repair
or replace any part of your
dishwasher unless it is
specifically recommended
in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.
i"!To minimize the possibility
of electric shock,, disconnect
this appliance from the
power' 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 sen4ce
your appliance_
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READALLINSTRUCTIONS USING.
AWARNING!
DONOT...
!51!iDo not tamper with controls.
f!iiDo not abuse, sit on, or' stand
on the door or dish rack of
fire dishwasher:
_:::iDo not allow children to
play inside, on or witl_ this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.
Do not discard a dishwasher'
without first removing the
door or the washing
compartment.
Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or' odaer flammable
vapors and liquids in fl_e
vicinity o[ this or any other
appliance,

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
_::,_Use only powder or liquid i!i;:i
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in
a dishwasher:
Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal
Do not touch the headng
element during or
immediately after use.
_;::::::!Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are
properly in place°
,_:._,_:_:iLoad sharp knives with the i;2
handles up to reduce the risk,
of cut-type injuries,
i;! Do not wash plastic items _,5{
unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equiva]ento For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Close supevdsion is necessary
if dfis appliance is used by or
near children,
Load light plastic items
so they will not become
dislodged and drop to the
bottom of' the dishwasher--
they might come into contact
with the heating element
and be damaged°
REMEMBER...
Yourcontinued health and safety are important to us.
Pleaseread and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain ahappy and healthy part of our
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About the dishwasher controlpanel. ....................
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door,
Throughoutthis manual,features and appearance may varyfrom your model
START
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POTSCRUBBEH Forheavilysoileddishesor cookwarewith dried-on
or baked-onsoils Everydaydishesmaybe included
Thiscyciewilt notremoveburned-onfoods
NORMAL WASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware
with mediumsoifs.NOTE:Many disheshaveLighter
soil thannormal.Choosinga cycleotherthan
NORMALWASHwill saveenergyandwater.
LIGHTWASH Fordisheswith light soils
i_,i;JMake sure the Dial is at dae 0FFposidon,
':_:_,_,Latch the door.
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EnergyOptions
TEMP BOOST Providesextra heatforbest performanceIt is used
bestwith heavily-soileddishes
HEATEDDRY Turnsthe dryingheateron for fast drying This
cyclewill extendthetime to yourwash cycle,
ENERGY
SAVER Shutsoff thedryingheatoptions Dishesair dry
naturallyandenergyissaved
Start
Slowly turn the Dial to the STARTposidon. Don't turn it
past tile STaRTposidon,or you could accidentally miss a
rinse° There is a time del W between start-up and "water
fill so you wil! not hear any wash action right away,
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About thedial cycles.
Shoa Wash
:_:_^_D_ :_ For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with
.: :I !_s):::!' SRQnT : :
:_:_::_; ' ::: medium soils that have not dried on,
_i Select the NORMALWASHcycle and any options,
iBe sure the door is unlatched_
iiSlowly turn the Dial to SHORTWASH,
_i Latch the door to start the cycle°
Rinse & Hold
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later, D0 not
use detergent.
i Make sure ENERGYSAVERisselected.
iBe sure the door is unlatched.
_ Slowly turn the Dial to RINSE& HOLD,
_] Latch the door to start the cycle_
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Plate Warmer
For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle
wi!l take approximately 32 minutes°
iiLoad clean dishware to be warmed.
iSelect HEATEDDRY.
iBe sure the door is unlatched_
{Slowty turn the Dial to PLATEWARMER.
_i Latch the door to start the cycle,