GE GSD580 User manual

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Contents
Air Gap 14 SafetyInstructions 3
ApplianceRegistration 2UserMaintenanceInstructions 14
CareandCleaning 14 warranty BackCover
China,Crystal,Sterling 10 WaterTemperature 6
ConsumerServices 15 WinterStorage 14
CycleFeatures 5
Detergent,DetergentGuide 6,7
llis~enserCum 7
EnergySaverSwitch 4
Energy-SavingTips 2
FrontPanelColorChange .,
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Loading 8;;
ModelandSerialNumbers 2
OperatingInstructions 4,5
CycleSelection 4,5
DryingOptions 4,5
ProblemSolver 11-13 GEAnswt7rCenter@
RinseAgent 6
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Help us help ym.L..
Beforewingyour’
dishwasher,readthis
bookcarefully.
It is intendedto help youoperate
and maintainyour new dishwasher
properly.
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions.
If you don’tunderstandsomething
or need more help, write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY 40225
VVritedownthemodeland
serialnumbers.
You’llfind them on alabel
fastened to the tub walljust inside
the dishwasherdoor.
These numbersare also on the
ConsumerProduct Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your dishwasher.Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
H’~OU ~e~ei~e~ adamaged
didlWaFJler..m
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.
Savetimeandmoney.
Beforeyourequest
service...
Check the ProblemSolver (pages
11through 13).It lists causes of
minor operatingproblemsthat you
can correctyourself.
TOobtainaSpanish language
version of this book, call
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumerinformation service.
Para obtenerla versi6n en
espaiiolde este manual,
name a
GE Answer Center,@
serviciode inforrnaci6n
para el consumidor,
te16fono800.626.2000
Ener~-sating tips
The power consumption of your
dishwasher can be minimized if
you follow these suggestions:
eOperate dishwasher only when
it’s fuU.Let the dishes accumulate
in dishwasher. When you put in
only apartial load, use the RINSE
&HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy --
soils. Be sure to latch the door
when waiting for afull load. This
helps keep soils moist, easier to
remove.
@Always select the cyck that
uses least amount of water that
will remove the soil from the
bad. See pages 4and 5.
~If you don‘t need your dishes
right away, use your ENERGY
SAVER no-heat feature that turns
the drying heater off automatically.
Dishes dry naturally over alonger
period such as overnight.
If youneed Mrvice
Toobtain service,see the
ConsumerServicespagein the o
back of thisbook.
We’reproud of our serviceand a
wantyou to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
serviceyou receive, here are three
stepsto followfor furtherhelp.
FIRST’,contactthe people who
servicedyour appliance.Explain
why you are notpleased. In most
cases, this will solvethe problem.
NEXT, if you are stillnot pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, ConsumerRelations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville,Kentucky 40225
FINALLY,if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North WackerDrive
Chicago, Illinois60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Readauhlstrl.lctimsbeforeusingthisappkime
—
aWARNING-Whenusingthis
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic
safetyprecautions,includingthe
following:
*Usethisappliance only for its
intendedpurpose,asyouwill
fiid describedinthisUseand
CareBook.
*This dishwashermustbe
properlyinstalledandlocated
inaccordancewiththe
InstallationInstructionsbefore
itisused.Ifyoudidnotreceive
anInstallationInstructionssheet
withyourdishwasher,youcan
obtainonebycontactingthe
servicelocationnearestyou.
—Thisappliancemustbe
connectedtoagroundedmetal,
permanentwiringsystem;oran
equipment-groundingconductor
mustberunwiththecircuit
conductorsandconnectedtothe
equipment-groundingterminalor
leadoftheappliance.
—Connecttoaproperlyrated,
protectedandsizedpower-supply
circuittoavoidelectrical
overload.
CI Do not store or ~~e
combustiblematerials,gasoline
orotherfkumnabkvaporsand
liquidsinthevicinityofthisor
my otherappliance.
~Useonlypowderorliquid
detergentsorwettingagents
recommendedforuseina
dishwasher.
oDonotwashplasticitemsunless
marked“dishwashersafe”orthe
equivalent.Forplasticitemsnotso
marked,checkthemanufacturer’s
recommendations.
eLoadlightplasticitemssothey
willnotbecomedislodgedand
droptothebottomofthe
dishwasher—theymightcome
intocontactwiththeheatingunit
andbedamaged.
Tominimize the possibilityof
injury.
oWhenloadingitemstobe
washed:
A.Locatesharpitemssothat
theyarenotlikelytodamage
thedoorseal,and
B,Loadsharpkniveswiththe
handlesuptoreducetherisk
ofcut-typeinjuries.
@Donottouchtheheating
elementduringorimmediately
afteruse.
*Donotoperateyourdishwasher
unlessallenclosurepanelsare
properlyinplace.
oDonottamperwithcontrols.
oDonotabuse,siton,orstandon
thedoorordishrackofthe
dishwasher.
~Closesupervisionisnecessary
ifthisapplianceisusedbyor
nearchildren.Donotallow
childrentoplayinside,onorwith
thisapplianceoranydiscarded
appliance.Disposeofdiscarded
appliancesandshippingor
packingmaterialproperly.Before
discardingadishwasher,remove
thedoorofthewashing
compartment.
~Keepallwashingdetergents
andwettingagentsoutofthe
reachofchildren,preferablyina
lockedcabinet.Observeall
warningsoncontainerlabelsto
avoidpersonalinjury.
o‘TOminimizethe possibilityOf
electricshock,disconnectthis
appliancefromthepowersupply
beforeattemptingany
maintenance.
Note:Turningthecontroldialto
theOFFpositiondoesnot
disconnecttheappliancefromthe
power supply.Werecommend
havingaqualifiedtechnician
serviceyourappliance.
WARNNG-mROGENGAS
isproducedbythechemical
actionwithinyourwaterheater.
It canaccumulateinthewater
heaterand/orwaterpipesifhot
waterhasnotbeenusedfora
periodoftwoweeksorlonger.
HYDROCJENGASIS
EXPLOSIVE.Topreventthe
possibilityofdamageorinjury,
if youhavenotusedhotwater
fortwoweeksormore,or
movedintoaresidencein whichr
thehotwatersystemmaynot
havebeenusedforsometime,
turnon allhot waterfaucetsand
allowthemto runforseveral
minutesbeforeusingany
electricalappliancewhichis
connectedto thehotwater
system.ThiswillaHowany
hydrogengastoescape.Also,
sincethe gasis flammable,do
not smokeoruse anopenflame
or applianceduringthisprocess.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP’LLoad your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware,pots,
pans, bowls, etc. according to
instructionson pages 8and 9.
STEP2.Add detergent to the
detergentdispenser.Make sure the
Cycle IndicatorDial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.
(See pages 6and 7.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. Occasionally check to
make sure therinse agent container
is at least half full. (See page 6.)
STEP’3.Select HEATED DRY.
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HEATED DRY.Turns the drying
heater on for fast drying.
ENERGY SAVER (no heat boost).
Turns the drying heater off to save
energy. Dishes will dry naturally
over alonger period such as
overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.
Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 7% for the
NORMAL WASH cycle.
STEP4.Select thecycle and start
dishwasher.(See CycleSelection
Hints on next page.)
If your dishwasherdrains into a
food waste disposer,operate the
disposeruntil it is empty before
starting the dishwasher.
oFo~POTSCR?.JBBERtNXI
NORMALWASH
cycles:
Im
a. Push selected cycle button.
b. Latch the door.
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c. Slowly turn CycleIndicator Dial
to ON position to startthe cycle.
Youwill hear the motor start.
There is atime delaybetween
start-up and water fill so you
will not hear any wash action
right away.
To obtain the benefits of acomplete
cycle, be careful that you do not
tukn the dial any further than
necessary to start the dishwasher.
oFor LIGHTWASHcycle:
a. Be sure door is unlatched,
b. Push NORMAL WASHbutton.
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to LIGHT WASHposition.
d. Latch door to startthe cycle.
oFor RINSE&HOLDcycle:
a. Besure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVER drying
option.
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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
to RINSE &~OLD position.
d. Latch door to start the cycle.

cycle sek!ctim hints
@Itis importantto fbllowthe loading
instructionson pages 8and 9.
POTSCRUBBER—Foritems such
aspots, pans and casseroleswith
dried-onor baked-on soils.
Everyday dishesmay be included.
NORMAL WASH—Forloadsof
everyday dishes,glasses and
cookware.
LIGHT WASH—Fordishesthat
are lightly soiled with soilsthat
havenot dried on. Also for
everyday dishes that have extra
preparation before loading.
RINSE &HOLD—For rinsing
partial loads which will be washed
later.Do not usedeter-gent.
Whathappensin eachcycle
oYou’11hear occasional clicking
sounds:
—Soft food disposer shredding
action.
—Drain valve opening to pump
water out.
—Timer control as cycle
eDuring the drying period:
—The motor stops.
—Watervapor comes through the
vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being
pumped out.
progresses.
—Detergent cup opening.
Wash
WaterUse CycleTime
Gallons Minutes
WashCycles (approx.) (approx.) CycleSequence
POTSCRUJ3BER 12.1 74 ❑mmMBmB
i’fJORMALWASH 12.1 “❑BEMBmm
LIGHTWASH 10.3 53 EmE%mEIEm
RINSE&HOLD 4,9 14 FI WFI
Drying options:
HEATEDDRYING.AvailableonallwashcyclesexceptRINSE& HOLD.Acid24minutestowash
cycletime.
ENERGYSAVER.Dryingheateristurnedoff.Dishesdrynaturally.
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