GE GSD7750 User manual

GEAppliances
GSD7750
GSD7780
Part No. 165D4788P141 Pub.No. 49..5794

Congratulations!
YouAreNow Partof theGEFamily.
Welcome/o tim GE f_tmily.
We're proud of our quality
products and we are
commitmd toproviding
dependable se_,ice. You'll
see it in fl_iseasyqo-use
Owner' s Mmmal and you'll
hem il in tim fiiendly voices
of our customer se_,ice
departmenl.
Best of all, you'll expe_Jence
fl_ese values each time you
use your dishwasher. That's
important, because your
new dishwasher will be part
of your family for ma W
years. And we hope you will
be part of ours tor a long
time tocome.
Weflmnkyou tor bwing
GE. Weappreciate your
purchase, and hope you
_ll continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality
appliances tor your home.
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Staple sales dip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date
isneeded to obtain service under
the warranty.
Write the modeland serial
numbershere.
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Youcan find them on the tub walljust
inside the door.

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 injust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can teflyou how.
Readthis Manual
Inside you will find ma W
helpfhl hints on how to use and
maintain your dishwasher
properly..Just a little prevenlive
care on your part Call save you a
great deal of time and money
over the life of your dishwasher.
ReviewtheSectionon
TroubleshootingTips
You'll find many answers to
coinInt/n probleuls here.
If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call tar
service at all.
If YouNeedService
If you do need sei_ice, you can
relax know,ringhelp is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-fiee
customer sei_:ice numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you Call alwws call tile
GE Answer Center ®at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a dW,
7 days a week.
Safety information ....... 4- 7
Operating Instructions
ControlPanel ............... 8
ControlSettings............. 8
Dial Cycles............. 10-77
UsingtheDishwasher .... 12,13
Loadingthe
DishwasherRacks....... 14,t5
ChangingColorPanels....... 16
CareandCleaning.......... 18
TroubleshootingTips
BeforeYou
CallForService......... 19-23
CustomerService
Warranty ................ 27
ServiceTelephone
Numbers .......... BackCover
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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,
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. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these
circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used tbr t_vo weeks or more, prevent
the possibilily of damage or injm 7 by turning on all hot water
/hucels and allow them to run tbr several minums. Do Ibis betore
using any eIectiica] appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This simple procedure will allow any buih-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an ()pen
flame or appliance du|ing this process.

Useyour 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 it is used.
Ifyou 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
metal, permanent _dxing
system; or run an equipment_
gTounding conductox with
tile circuit conduclors and
connect 1o the equipmenI_
gTounding lenninal or lead
of tile appliance.
Improper connection of tile
equipment-gTounding
conductor can resuh in a xisk
of eleclxic shock. Check with
a qualified elecuician or
service representative if you
ae in doubt wheflmr the
appliance is properly
gTounded.
Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing matexial properly.
Do not attempt/o repair or
replace aW part of your
dishwasher unless it is
specifically recommended in
fills manual. All odmr
sex,Tieing should be refened
/o a qualified technician.
To minimize tim possibilib: of
elecuic shock, disconnecl
fllis appliance flx)m file
power supply betbre
allempfing any mainlenance.
NOEE:Turning tile
dishwasher offdoes not
disconnect tile appliance
flom tile power supply. We
recommend having a
qualified lechnician sex_ice
your appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
DONOL..
Do not tamper with controls. Do not allow children toplay
inside, on or _th this
} Do not abuse, siton, 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
compartmenl.
Do noÁstore or use
combustible mamrials,
gasoline or other tlammable
vapors and liquids in fl_e
vicinily of this or aW other
appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
1Jseonly powder or liquid
dele_genls or welling agenls
recommended tbr use in a
dishwasher.
D_cate sharp ilems so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal.
Dmd sharp knives _th the
handles up It reduce the _Jsk
of cut-type il_jmJes.
Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For
plastic imms not so marked,
check the manutacmrer's
recommendations.
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Do not touch the heating
element during or
immediately atier use.
Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels me properly
in place.
Close supe_,ision is necessm T
if this appliance is used by or
near children.
Dmd light plastic ilems so
they will not become
dislodged and drop/o lhe
bottom of the dishwashe_
they might come into contact
_4th the heating element and
be damaged.
REMEMBER...
Your continued health and safety are important to us.
Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully,
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our
GE family.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwasher centre/panel
Youcan Iocate your model number on the tub walljust inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
I START
START DELAY
(HRS)
CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS STATUS
I I I I I I I I
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ControlSettings
cycle,
POTSCRUBBERForheavilysoileddishesor cookwarewith dried-on
or baked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.
Thiscyclewill notremoveburned-onfoods.
NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware
with mediumsoils.NOTE:Manydisheshavelighter
soil than normal.Choosinga cycleotherthan
NORMAL WASHwill saveenergyand water.
LIGHTWASH/For disheswith light soils.
WATERSAVER
SHORTWASH Forquickly washingloadsof everydaydisheswith
mediumsoilsthat havenotdriedon, suchas loads
consistingmostlyof glasses.
RINSE& HOLDForrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashedlater.
Donot usedetergent.
PLATEWARMER Forwarmingcleandishesandserving plates.This
cyclewill takeapproximately32minutes.
, Make sure the Dial is at the OFFposition.
Latch the door.

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TFMP BOOSTProvidesextraheatfor best performance.It isused
bestwith heavily-soileddishes.
HEATEDDRYTurnsthe dryingheateronfor fast drying.This
cyclewill extendthetime to yourwash cycle.
ENERGYSAVERTurnsall ENERGYOPTION.Soft.
Slowly turn the Dial to the STARYposition. Don't mm it
past the $TARTposition, or you could accidenlally miss a
_{nse. There is a time del W between stml-up and water
till so you will not hem any wash action right awW.
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About the dial cycles.
WARM£R
(PRE_ RINSE & HOL D
.EATEDQRV}
Short Wash
For quickly washing loads of eveuday dishes with
medium soils lhal have not dried on.
Select the NORMAL WaSHq, cle and any options.
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_t_ sure the door is unlatched.
ii_Slowly turn the Dial to SHORTWASH.
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STARTDELA_,S, .... /
(HRS) "_ SHORT
2
RINSE&HOLD
Rinse & Hold
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not
use detergent.
Make sure HEATEDDRYOFFisselected.
_Be sme the door is unlatched.
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_Slowly turn the Dial to RINSE &HOLD.
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START
START DELAY '),
(HRS) ."_ SHORT
o_,
Ha_Ny) RJNSE & HOLD
iO
Plate Warmer
For wa_-ming clean dishes and sepdng plates. This _3,cle
will lake approximately 32 minutes.
{{_ Load clean dish'ware to be win-reed.
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_lecl HEATEDDRY..
sme the door is unlatched.
;{i//Slowly turn the Dial toPLATEWARMER.
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