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Automatic
Built4n
Dishwasher
GSDS79W
*POT’SC13UB=R CYCLE *
combinedwiththe dishwasher’s
highperformancewashsystem
maynotdoeverything (suchas
remove burned-onsoils),but *
will remove dried on and
baked-onsoilsfrom pots,pans,
casseroles.
@SEVEN CYCLE OPTIONS *
Potscrubber,Normal Soil, and
Short Washon dial–each with
Energy Saver (no heat) Drying
or Heated Drying-plus Rinse
Only on dial.
*PUSH-TO-START
CONTROL DIAL
RINSE-AID DISPENSER
automaticallyinjectswetting
agent intofinal rinse to reduce
water spotting.
3-LEVEL WASH SYSTEM
providesthoroughdishwashing
withwater directed upward,
downwardandfromthe middle.
SOFT FOOD DISPOSER
Loadyour dirty disheswithout
pre-rinsing...just tip off
large amountsoffoodandhard
scraps.The softfood disposer
pulverizessoftfoodscrapsand
flushesthem away.
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*
*
TUFF-TIJB’@INTERIOR
Abeautifulinteriorcoatedwith
vinyl anddesignedto protect
the surfacefrom the effects of
chemicalsand acidsin deter-
gentsandfoods.
SOUND INSULATED
for quiet operation.
REVERSIBLE —
COLOR PANELS
suppliedwith the dishwasher
let you changecolor quickly
and easily.
@ISOLATION MECHANISM @CYCLE-INDICATOR e
MOUNTING CONTROL DIAL
ODUAL DETERGENT @CUSHIONED
DISPENSER FULL-EXTENSION RACKS ~
“’’’’’’’’’BASKET :
WASH-WATERTEMPERATURE
MAINTENANCE
CALROD@HEATING UNIT
AUTOMATIC WATERLEVEL
CONTROL
WOOD INSERT FRAME KIT–
GPF10-FK (opticmai,extra cost)
Samples of these dishwashers were investigated by the Good Housekeeping
Institute and earned the Good Housekeeping Consumer’s Guaranty Seal.
Oimensions
Height34%”(adjuststo 35%’)
Width24”
Depth25” including handle
Doorswingsout 21%”
Totalcycletime:
69minutes(normalcycle)
I1.4gallons[normalcycle]
~Electricalrequirements:
volts: 115
Amps: 15ampcircuit breaker
or reguiar housefuse.
Hertz:60
2-Wireservicewith aseparate
groundwire is required.This
appliancemustbegroundedfor
safeoperation.
oMachineelectricalenergy:
<0.78Kwh.(normalcycle)
oTuff-Tub@vinyl-coatedinterior.
*!nletwaterpressurerequired:
15to 120Ibs.persquareinch.
*M2t’watertemperature
recommended:14(PF.
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listed.

Getoknow
yourdishwasher.
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Cycle Sel*tor Energy Saver Option
Pushbuttons Pushbuttons
Power ShowermSprayArm
Upper Rack
Lower Rack
Power WashArm
Reversible Color Panels
Dual-Detergent Dispenser @
Rinse-AidDispenser
Water Level Control w
Six-Section Silverware Basket *
TelescopingPower Tower /
Door ‘Mteh Push-T~Start
(closed) Mntrol Dial
.
.
.
Beforeoperatingyourdishwasherthe firsttime. a.
CHECKWATERTEMPERATURE FILLRINSE-AIDDISPENSER
FOR BEST RESULTS, WATER See your Use &Care Book for
TEklPERATURE SHOULD BE instructions.
140’F.
Instructionsfor measuring water
tenlperature are in your Use&Care
Book.
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1PREPAREYOUR
TABLEWARE,POTS&
PANf3,ANDLOADTHE
DISHWASHER PROPERLY
See yourUse &Care Bookfor
loadinghelp.
uADD DETERGENT
Properdetergents are very
importantto gooddishwashing.
Useonlyfresh detergents
!l!F
-nedfor automaticdish-
ers. Be sure to read the
stionon detergents in your
Use&Care Book.
Make sure the controldial is
set atthe OFF positionbefore
youadddetergent.
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SELECT THE CYCLE
When selecting acycle, you
should consider the soil condition
of the load. Then use the cycle
most suited to that soil condition.
@POTSCf?iJBBEFicycle-When
usingthiscycle, lesspreparation
is required before loading. The
Potscrubbercycle can wash
heavily-soileddishesand remove
manydried-on and baked-on soils
from pots,pansand casseroles.
Burned-on soils may not come
clean, especially if the surface of
the utensilisold or damaged. And
the dishwashercannot remove
burn marksor restore fading
causedby overheating during
6NORMAL SOIL cycle isfor
mostloadsof everydaydishes,
glassesandcookware.
●RINSE ONLY cycle shouldbe
selected when you haveonly a
partial loadand planto wait until
the dishwasherisfilled before
washing.DO NOT USE DETER-
GENT IN THE RINSE ONLY
CYCLE.
OSHORT WASH cycle isfor
dishesthat are mildlysoiled with
soilsthat have not dried on. Also
everyday dishesthat have had
extra preparationbefore loading.
Use thiscycle to savewater and
energy.
@DRWNG OPTIONS
HEATED DRYING–Turns the
drying heater on for fastdrying.
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4STARTYOUfl
DlSHWASHEi3
Ifyourdishwasherdrainsintoa
foodwastedisposer,operatethe
dispoaeruntiiitiscompteteiyempty
beforestartingthedishwasher.
Tostartdishwasher,closedoor
and move latchto the rightto the
locked position.Then pushthe
controldial in.
OForSHORTWASHcycie,
slowlyrotate dial clockwiseto
SHORT WASH position.Then
pushthe control dialTn.
OForRINSEONLYcycie:
IMPORTANT
1.Pushthe ENERGY SAVER
button.
2. Slowly rotatethecontroldial
clockwiseto RINSE ONLY
ENERGY SAVER(no-heatdrying)– position.
Turnsthe drying heater off auto-
maticallyto save energy. Dishes
dry naturallyover alongerperiod
suchasovernight.
If you need your dishessooner,
open the dishwasherdoor after
the cycle iscomplete to reduce
the naturaldrying time.
Use of thisoption reducesthe
electrical energy usedbythis
model approximately 8%.
Estimated yearly savings,
depending on your localelec-
trical rates, are as follows:
Estimated
YearlySavings$5.62 $8.99 $12.36
ing.
1. important to foliow the
loading in your Use
and Car@Book.
3. Pushthe control dial in.
4. Latchthe door to startthe
cycle.
Forgetadish?Here’s
whenyoucanaddit.
Add dishesany time during a
RINSE ONLY cycle.
With other washcycles,you can
add dishesat any time BEFORE
the maindetergent washportion
of the cycle.
However, opening the door dur-
ing any cycle lessenscleaning
power. So try to load everything
at the beginning.
Here’s howtoaddaforgotten dish:
1. Pushthe door latch to the left.
Washing will stop.
2. Wait afew seconds until the
water calms.Then open the door.
3. Add dishesyou’ve forgotten.
(Also,you canremove something.)
4. Close the door and pushthe
latch to the far right. When the
door islocked, washingcontinues.

Whathappensduringthecycle
@
f)ishwasherwill complete the cycle sequence
automaticallyandthe controldial will advanceto
OFF position.
OYou’llhear occasionalclickingsounds:
●softfooddisposershreddingaction.
@drain valve openingto pumpwater out.
●timer controlasthe cycle progresses.
@detergent cup opening.
OThe motor stopsduring drying.
●Water vaporcomesthroughthe vent under the
doorhandle duringdrying andwhen water isbeing
pumpedout.
CYCLESl?OUENCE Poto Ntmnal Short Rinse
(Wnutos-approx.)scrubberSoil Wash Onty
Wash/lllnso 44--
Rinse 66
Rinse 33i:
MainlletergentWash 44 18 18
Rinse 4 4 4:
Rinse 9 9 99
*ElectricDry 25 25 25 -
TotalTime
(approx.) 95 69 59 13
*WkenENERGYSAVERdryingbuttonis depressed,Calrod@heaterk
turnedoff duringthisportionofthecycle.
Reversiblecolorpanelsorspecialfinishes...
Yourdishwashercomeswith reversible and inter- 2. Slide the insert panels
changeable door panel inserts.Each side of each out simultaneouslyor bow
insertisfinishedinadifferent color.The insertpanels them out from under the
are held in piace bythe control panel at the top.
trim on the door. Replace them with the
color you want in front.
TO CHANGE Handle insertscarefully–
COLOR INSERTS edges may be sharp.
1.Take out three screws 3. Replace the side trim.
andremove the sidetrim
from either side of the
dishwasherdoor. Special finishes can be ap lied to the metal inserts
!
to match your kitchen dec r.
Automatic
Part No. 218A3682P129
Pub. No. 49-5319
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURDISHWASHER
Readyourtke andCareBook.It containsIMPORTANTSAFETY
INFORMATIONfor the PERSONALSAFETYofthoseusingtheappliance.
BEFOREYOUCALLFORSERVICE
Checkthe ProblemSolver in your Use and Cm? Book. It lists many
minor causes of operating problem that you can correct yourself
and may save you munnecessary servicecall.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
APPLIANCE PARK, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40225