GE Nautilus GHD3500 Series, GSD34 User manual
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Congratulations!
YouAre Now Part of the GEFamily.
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Welcome to the GE family.
We're proud of'our quality
products and we are
committed to providing
dependable service. You'll
see it in dais easy-to-use
Owner's Manual and you'll
hear it in the friendly voices
of our customer service
departmenL
Best of all, you'll experience
these _'alues each time you
use your dish_sher. That's
important, because your new
dishwasher will 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!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration card that is packed
with this product. If you cannot find it,
please send in the duplicate card printed
in the back of dais manual,
Write themodel andserial
numbershere.
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Youcan find them on the tub wall just
&side the door.
Staplesalesslipor cancelled check
here.
Proof of the original purchase date is
needed to obtain service under the
warrant)z
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GE&You,
A Service Partnership.
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
yourself injust a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how.
thisManual
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your dishwasher
property.Just a little preventive
care on your' part can save you
a great deal of time and money
over tile life of your dishwasher.
ReviewtheSectionon
Troubleshootingtips
You'll find malay maswers to
common problems here.
Ifyou review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for
ser_4ce at all.
If YouNeedService
If you do need service, you can
relax kno_4ng help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Or you can always call flae
GE Answer Center ®at
80&626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Safetyinformation ...... 4-7
Operatinglnstructions ' _i_
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ControlSettings .9, 10 '
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OishwasherRacks....... !4, 15 i , _
CareandCleaning ...... 16,17 ! "'
OptionalAccessories:... 18,!9 j _
#oubleshootingtips
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CustomerService
ProductRegistration........ 29
Warranty. ............... 31
ServiceTelephone
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
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WARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage,personal injury,
or toss 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_HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE.
If file hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent
file possibility of damage or injury by mining on all hot water
faucets and allow fl_em to run for several minutes. Do fl_is before
using any electrical appliance which is connected to fl_e hot water
system. This simple procedure _1! allow any built-up h),drogen gas
to escape° Since file gas is flammable, do not smoke or' use an open
flame or appliance during this process.
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Use your dishwasher 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 ffis
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 CenteP,800.626.2000.
!_i?Connect to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-
grounding conductor vdth
file circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead
of the appliance°
Improper' connecdon of
the equipment-grounding
conductor can result 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°
_ 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.
r!ll;'lb minimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power
supply before attempting any
maintenance./VOTE:Turning
the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
We recommend having a
qualified technician service
your appliance.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS USING.
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|_| {'_Use only powder; tabs or _ Non-Dishware Items: Do not
liquid detergents or wetting wash items such as electronic
agents recommended for
use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the
reach of children. Cascade ®
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergent has been approved
for use in all GE dishwashers.
_'!Locate sharp items so that
flley are not likely to dmnage
dae door sea!.
i_7Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce fire risk
of cut-t32aeinjuries.
air cleaner filters, furnace
filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher: Damage to
dishwasher and discoloradon
or staining of dishwasher
may result.
iTjDo not touch the heating
element during or
immediately after use.
_i_i}Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are
properly in place.
rEDo not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safeor tlae equiva!ent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check fl'_emanufacturer's
recommendations.
{_iiClose supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children°
TTiLoad light plastic items so
d_ey will not become
dislodged and drop to the
bottom of the dishwasher_-
dley might come into contact
wid_ the heating element and
be damaged.
Read and follow this
f' Safety Information carefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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About the dishwasher controlpanel
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Youcan locate your model number on the tub walljust inside the door
Throughout thismanual, features and appearance mayvary from your model
Models GSD3415,GSD3425,GSD3435,
GSD3610,GSD3620,andGSD3630
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Models GSD3715, GSD3725, GSD3735, GHD3515, GHD3525, and GHD3535
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Models GSD3912, GSD3922, and GSD3933
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ControlSettings
Cycles
POTS& PANS m2_at68rain PmwashPmwashPmwashMainwash
PrerinsePrerinseFinalrinse
Or
HEAVYWASH Forheavilysoileddishesorcool{warewith dried-on
or baked-onsoils Everydaydishesmay beinctuded
Thiscyclewildnotremoveburned-onfoods
HOTSTARTadds15 gal.30rninto selectedcycle Rinse startseiecmdcycle
Preheatswash water to correcttemperature,
NORMALWASH B7get,68_n PrewashPmwashMainwashPmdnse
PmrinseFinalrinse
Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesand cookware
with mediumsoils,NOTE:Manydisheshavelighter
soil than normal.Choosinga cycleother than
NORMAL WASHwill saveenergyandwater
LIGHTWASH 73gel 6e rain Prewasil Prewash Main wash Prerinse Final rinse
Fordisheswith light soils
CHINA CRYSTALsOOatB8rain PmwashMainwashPrerinsePrednseFinn]rinse
Forlightly soiledchinaandcrystal
SHORTWASH Forquicklywashing loadsof everydaydisheswith
mediumsoils that havenot driedon,suchasloads
consistingmostlyof glasses
RINSE ONLY28gel 9rain PrerinseF3nalrinse
Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashedlater
Donot usedetergent,
PLATEWARMER Forwarming cleandishesandservingplates This
cyclewill take approximately32 minutes
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EnergyOptions
HI TEMP Providesextra heatfor best performanceIt is used
WASH bestwith heavily-soileddishes
HITEMP RINSETurnsonthe heaterin final rinsecyclesto help
preventspottingon dishware Thisoptionmaybe
turned ONor OFFduringthewash cycle
HEATEDDRYON/Turnsthedryingbeateronfor fast drying Available
HEATEDDRYon all washcyclesexceptRINSEONLY Adds
approximately3I minutesto the cycle
HEATEDDRYOFFDryingheateris turnedoff Dishesdrynaturally,
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ControlSettings
Start
Make sure the Dial is at an OFFposition_
_ Select flae desired Cycle and Options. Indicators will
show selections.
Turn the Dial to the desired Cycle. Don't turn it past
the Selected Cycle position, or you could accidentally
miss a rinser
i:._Latch die door: Cycle On lights up. There is a time
delay between start-up and water fill so you will not
hear any wash action right away.
Aboutthedial cycles.
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For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes widl medium
soils daat have not dried on.
['7! Select the NORMAL
WASH cycle and any
options.
_Be sure the door is
unlatched.
Slowly turn dae Dial to
SHORT WASH.
r_ Latch fl_e door to start
tl_e cycle.
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RinseOnly
For rinsing partial loads that wil! be washed later. Do not use
detergent
Make sure HEATED DRY
is not selected.
["_ Be sure dae door is
unlatched,
[_ Slowly mrn dae Dial to
RINSE ONLY.
_ Latch the door to start
fl_e cycle,
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Plate Warmer
For' warming clean dishes and ser_,ing plates. This cycle will
take approximately 32 minutes.
_ Load clean dishware N Slowly mm the Dial
to be warmed, to PLATEWARMER.
_ Select HEATEDDRY,
_Be sure the door is
unlatched.
N Latch flae door to start
the cycle.
StartDelay
The START DELAYwill allow you to delay the start time of any
cycle not on the Dial automatically for up to either 5 or 6 hours
(depending on the model).
_Be sure the door is
unlatched,
_---] Select dae wash cycle and
option you want;,
Slowly turn the Dial to
desired time. The CYCLE
ON light will come on,
[_] Latch dae door to start
the cycle.
Hot Start
Preheats wash water to correct temperatoreo
_ Select fire HOTSTART
cycle and any other
option.
Be sure the door' is
unlatched.
_ Slowly turn fl_e Dial to
HOT START
[_] Latch fl_e door" to start
the cycle.
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Usingthe dishwasher.
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ChecktheWaterTemperature.
The entering water must be at least 120°E and not more d_an
150°E, for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check
the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Tuna on
the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place dte thermometer
in a glass and let the water' run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising:
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UseJet-Dry®RinseAgent
Jet-Drip rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film build-up
on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.
Fill the rinse agent dispenser .... .
until it reaches the bottom of lip
inside the opening. Replace cap.
To check if rinse agent is needed,
remove the cap and look into the
dispenser, On some models, the
dispenser' can be checked by
pressing the clear center of the
fill cap 2 or3 times. If rinse agent
fills the center of the fill cap, you
have enough.
A full dispenser should last about one month.
If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.
DishPreparationPriorto Loading
!i:'.;No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required.
i:._Scrape off hard soils including bones, toothpicks, skins, and
seeds,
L_i,_Remove large quantities of any remaining food.
!:;iRemove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts
of grease or oil.
_ Remove acidic food soils that can discolor' stainless steel.
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ProperUseofDetergent
Use only detergent specifically made for' use in dishwashers° Cascade e
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all
GE dishwashers° Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder
detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is
hard or soft With hard water', you need extra detergent. With soft
water, you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water
department and asking how hard your water iso Twelve or more
grains is extremely hard water, A water softener is recommended.
Widlout it, time can build up in the water valve, which could stick
while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft _ter
can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.
You'll find two detergent dispensers on the
inside door of your dishwasher: All wash cycles
except glNSE ONLY require detergent in the Open ci
main cup. Wash cycles with two washes _fill
also use the open cup. V_q_en using automatic
dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place
one tab in the main cup and close.
Be sure the Dial is OFF before adding
detergenL Otherwise, tire detergent cup will not close and
latch properly Add detergent then close the main cup.
NOTE:To open detergent cup after it has
been closed, simply tm-n Ore detergent cup
handle counter-clockwise until it releases.
A snapping sound may be hear&
ForgettoAdd a Dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wask
i17_ Push the door latch to the left.
FT;')_Once the water cahns, open the door. Steam may rise out of
_::_:_:_the dishwasher.
_ Add forgotten dishes,
'_:i Close the door and push the latch to the far right. ?i::i
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Loadingthe dishwasher racks.
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Forbest dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and
appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model
UpperRack
Tile upper rack is for glasses, cups mid saucers.
Cups and glasses fit best along tim sides. This is
also a secure place for dishwasher_safi: plastics,
The upper rack isgood for' all kinds of odd-
shaped utensils, Saucepans, mixing bowls and
oflmr items should be placed face do_l.
The cup shelf (on some models) may be placed
in die up or down position to add flexibility.,
Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsovertwo fingers
whenpossible
Makesuresmallplasticitemsaresecuresotheycan'tfall
ontotheheatingelement
An upperwasharm(onsomemodels)is locatedabovethe
toprack Checktomakesurethattall itemswiltnot block
rotationof thisarm
The WashTower
Keep the center area clear in the lower rack.
Tim wash tower rises dar'ough the center of the
lower' rack during tile wash and rinse portions of
fl_e cycle.
A second wash tower (on some models) is located
in the top rack. Water from tim wash tower in file
lower rack shoots up into this wasb tower and out
the openings at: the top° Wqmn loading items
around this wash tower do not block the top
openings.
Don'tblockor loadtall thingsnextto the
WashTower
Also, be careful not to let a portion
of an item such as a pot or dish
handle extend through the bottom
rack, This could block the wash
arm and cause poor washing results.
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Lower Rack
Whenloadingthelowerrack,donotloadlargeplattersor
traysin thefrontrightcorner.Theymaypreventdetergent
fromcirculatingduringthewashcycle
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers,
and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans
and tacks should go along file sides. Load
platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in
corners, or in the back.. The soiled side of items
should face the center of the rack.
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Single basket
(on some models)
Silverware Basket
Put flatware in file removable basket with fork
and knifie hmMtes up to protect your hands.
Place spoons in the basket with handles down°
Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don't nest
together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items,
such as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers, should go in the bottom of the
silverware basket wifla silverware on top.
To increase dae flexibility of dae lower rack, flae
silverware basket may be split (on some models).
Grasp file basket at opposite corners and slide
apart. The basket sections should be placed in
tile lower rack by hanging fl_em on flae top hoop.
A cover can be lowered
to either side to secure
lightweight items from
tim effects of the
,Agorous wash action.
Splitbasket
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Caringfor the dishwasher. ........
Toclean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry
thoroughly. Toclean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax.
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any
part of the dishwasher.
ProtectAgainstFreezing
If your disl_washer is left ill an unheated place during
fl_e winter, ask a service technician to:
Cut off electrical power to dae dishwasher. Remove
fi__sesor uip circuit breaker.
i_ Tuna off the water supply and disconnect d3e water
_..i! inlet line fi'om the water wive.
i:'_;i Drain water from d_e inlet line and water valve,
_'_ (Use a pan to catch the water,)
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',_i Reconnect fl_e water inlet line to dae water valve.
i!5! Remove d_e plastic sump cover in d_e mb
bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the
rubber boot.
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dishwasherisn'tdrainin9well.
Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher against water
backing up into it ira drain clogs. The air gap is not
a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your
warranty° Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,
so you may not have one,
The air gap is easy to clean.
'_::1_Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome
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1_! Unscrew the plasdc cap and clean with a toothpick.
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About optional accessories.
Youcan change the door and lower access panel appearance of your
dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories:
__'Cotor Panels
i__ I/4" Wood Panel TrimKit
i_ii 3/4" Trimless Panel Kit
Theseaccessories are available at extra cost (VISA,MasterCard, or
Discover cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002.
Specify accessory number when ordering_
Descriptionsof OptionalAccessories
Colorpanels--Replacement door panels and lower access panels
are available in the follo_dng colors:
_i171GPF4OOA(Almond)
Tii:iGPF4OOB(Black)
GPF4OOW (White)
Wood panel trim kit--This accessory contains trim and instructions
for' you to supply and install a ]/4" thick decorative wood door
and lower access panel:
ii_ GPF425A (Almond)
!7_GPF425B (Black)
GPF425W (White)
NOTE"The GPFIO0dishwasher door spring kit must also be ordered
and installed when the door panel weighs four lbs, or more.
Trimless panel kit--This accessory contains parts and instructions
for' you to supply and install a 3/4" dfick decorative wood door
and lower access panel:
GPF475
NOTE"The GPFIO0 dishwasher door spring kit_dll be included wida
fire trimless panel kit and must be installed _dfla it.
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About optiona/ rack accessories.
Forbest results,
the Baby Bottle
Holder should
be installed on
the upper rack
of the dishwasher.
Baby Bottle Holder
PartNumber:WX69X200
F_tPrevents movement of babybottles during the
dishwasher cycle
[t:_Snapseasily onto any dishwasher upper rack
t_ Eliminateshand washing
[_._Fitsall baby bottles
Youcan order a package of 5 Baby Bottle Holders, at extra
cost, by calling 800-626-2002,or through the Intemet at
www.geappliances.com (Visa,MasterCard, or Discover
cards accepted).
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Before youcall forservice...
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Troubleshooting tips
Review the charts on the following pages first
and you maynot need to call for service,
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Possible Causes What To Do
"Noise Some of the sounds
you'll hear are normal
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'_Hard food disposal
shredding action.
"_Timer control as cycle
progresses,
_:Detergent cup opening,
'_The motor stopping during
the drying period,
_'Water draining out of flae
mb immediately after you
touch $TART/RESET pad,
Utensils are not secure
in the rack or something
small has dropped into
the rack
Make sure everyflfing is
secured in dishwaslaer_
Motor hums Dishwasher has not been
used on a regular basis. If
you do not use ),our
dishwasher' often, set it to
fill and pump out once
every week° This will help
keep the seal moist and
the garbage disposer clear:
Oetergentleft in Dishes are blocking the _Reposition dae dishes°
dispenser cups detergent cups
Oetergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF _Turn dae Dia! to OFF
won'tlatch position and slide fl_e door latch
to dae left,
Water standing in This is normal _"A small amount of clean
thebottom of the tub water around dae oudet on
flae tub bottom at the back
of dae tub keeps d_e water
seal lubricated.
This manual suits for next models
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