Gibson GDB754RCQ0 User manual

Dishwasher
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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your dishwasher, follow
basic precautions including the following:
Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher.
Use your dishwasher only as instructed in
this Use and Care Manual.
This Manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation
Instructions for details.
This dishwasher is designed to operate on
regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a
circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or
circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if
dishwasher is connected with a food waste
disposer.
Do not operate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in their proper place.
To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation,
remove door or door latch mechanism from
any dishwasher that is discarded or not in
use.
Keep young children and infants away from
dishwasher when it is operating.
Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play
on door or racks of a dishwasher.
Use only detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
Store dishwasher detergent and rinse
agents out of the reach of children.
Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. Check
with manufacturer for recommendations, if
not marked. Items that are not dishwasher
safe may melt and create a potential fire
hazard.
If the dishwasher drains into a food
disposer, make sure disposer is completely
empty before running dishwasher.
Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.
Repairs should be done by a qualified
technician.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
When loading items to be washed:
- Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage the door seal or
tub.
- Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type
injuries.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has
not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot
water system has not been used for such a
period, before using dishwasher, turn on all
hot water faucets and let water flow from
each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas.
HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this
time.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Dishwasher Features
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms
against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water
covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go
down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water.The number of water fills
will vary with the cycle being used.
Funnel
pages 8,13 \\\\
Tub Gasket \ \\\
page12
Nozzle and Upper Spray
_\ (some models)
\\ _Top Rack
_page8
Middle Spray Arm
pages 8,9,13
Lower Spray Arm
pages 9,13
\
\
\
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub
Bottom Rack
page 9
/
Overfill Protector
page 12 jGlass Trap page 12
Prewash Detergent
Cup
page 10
Detergent Dispenser
page 10
Rinse Aid
Dispenser F
page11
JSelf-Cleaning Filter
page12
Heating
Element
page 12
Vent
pages
4,6,7,14
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Operating Instructions (continued)
Vent, Latch
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Very Important
Information_ Read Before
Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers--IT'S QUIETER!
Your dishwasher uses energy efficient motors
for the wash and drain portions of the cycle
you select. Each cycle has a series of water
fills and drains for washing and rinsing
dishes. As each cycle begins, you may-or
may not-hear the drain motor.
The next sound you will hear is the splashing
water as it enters the tub. Then the lower arm
rotates and circulates water. This is followed
by a pause and a slightly different sound as
the upper arm sprays water. If you listen
closely, you will hear the change in sound as
the wash action switches from one arm to the
other.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare
this dishwasher to previous models, you
may be surprised at what you DON'T hear!
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser
& Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Select desired cycle (See Cycle Chart).
The indicator will show red when selected.
5. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle.
6. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
Energy Options). The indicator will show
red when selected.
7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot.Turn water off.
8. To start, close door to latch.
Status Indicator Light
The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is
being extended to heat water to proper
temperature in the main wash.
Plate Warmer
For warming dishes and serving plates before
serving hot foods:
•Load clean plates and dishes to be
warmed.
• Turn dial to PLATE WARMER.
• Select HEAT DRY ON option.

Operating Instructions (continued)
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Cycle Chart
Cycle Description To Select Water Time* Washes/
Cycle (approx.) (approx.) Rinses
Pots & For pots, pans, • Press POTS & PANS pad. 7.2 gal. 85min. 2 washes
Pans casseroles, and • Turn dial to POTS & PANS. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses
dinnerware with • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 27.3 liters
dried-on or baked- • Select other desired OPTIONS.
on soils.
Normal For regularly soiled • Press NORMAL & SHORT pad. 6.0 gal. 78min. 2 washes
Wash dishes and • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 5.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses
silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 22.7 liters
Short For lightly soiled or • Press NORMAL & SHORT pad. 4.8 gal. 71 min. 1 wash
Wash pre-rinsed dishes • Turn dial to SHORT WASH. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses
and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 18.2 liters
Rinse/ For rinsing dishes • DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 6min. 1 rinse
Hold that will be washed • Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. 1.0 imp. gal.
later. 4.5 liters
• Includes dry time.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the main
wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash
action will continue but timer will not advance
until proper temperature is reached. The hotter
water provided by this option helps activate
dishwasher detergent to clean food grease and
soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON option
can be used with any cycle except RINSE/
HOLD.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFE
Heat Dry Option
The HEAT DRY ON option will provide faster
drying since the heating element is on during
the drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying
portion of cycle. To speed the drying process,
open the door slightly after the cycle is
complete. Some water droplets may remain on
door and tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket or rack.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.
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Operating Instructions
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OPIIONS
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Very Important
Informationm Read Before
Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashers--IT'S QUIETER!
Your dishwasher uses energy efficient
motors for the wash and drain portions of
the cycle you select. Each cycle has a
series of water fills and drains for washing
and rinsing dishes. As each cycle begins,
you may-or may not-hear the drain motor.
The next sound you will hear is the
splashing water as it enters the tub. Then
the lower arm rotates and circulates water.
This is followed by a pause and a slightly
different sound as the upper arm sprays
water. If you listen closely, you will hear the
change in sound as the wash action
switches from one arm to the other.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare
this dishwasher to previous models,
you may be surprised at what you DON'T
hear!
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser
& Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See
Cycle Chart) or number of hours for delay
start.
5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See
Energy Options). The indicator will show
red when selected.
6. If using DELAY START, go to step number
8.
7. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot.Turn water off.
8. To start, close door to latch.
Delay Start
Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS
cycle up to 6 hours.
•Turn dial to select number of hours.
• Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and
other desired options.
• Close door to latch. The DELAY START
light will come on.
Status Indicator Lights
When DELAY START option is selected, the
Delay Start light will glow as timer counts
down to begin cycle.
The WASHING LIGHT comes on at the
beginning of the cycle and remains on until the
end of the main wash.
The CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is
complete. To turn it off, turn dial slightly until
light goes off.

Operating Instructions (continued)
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will vary with options selected.
Cycle Chart
Cycle Description To Select Cycle Water Time* Washes/
(approx.) (approx.) Rinses
Pots & For pots, pans, •Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY 7.2 gal. 84 min. 2 washes
Pans casseroles, and WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses
dinnerware with dried- • Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option. 27.3 liters
on or baked-on soils. • Select other desired OPTIONS.
Heavy For heavily soiled • Turn dial to POTS & PANS/ 7.2 gal. 84 min. 2 washes
Wash dishes and silverware. HEAVY WASH. 6.0 imp. gal. 4 rinses
• Select desired OPTIONS. 27.3 liters
Normal For regularly soiled • Turn dial to NORMAL WASH. 6.0 gal. 78 min. 2 washes
Wash dishes and silverware. • Select desired OPTIONS. 5.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses
22.7 liters
Short For lightly soiled or • Turn dial to SHORT WASH. 4.8 gal. 71 min. 1 wash
Wash pre-rinsed dishes and • Select desired OPTIONS. 4.0 imp. gal. 3 rinses
silverware. 18.2 liters
Rinse/ For rinsing dishes that • DO NOT USE detergent. 1.2 gal. 12 min. 1 rinse
Hold will be washed later. • Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD. 1.0 imp. gal.
•Select HI-TEMP RINSE OFF and 4.5 liters
HEAT DRY OFF.
* Includes dry time.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the main
wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash
action will continue but timer will not advance
until proper temperature is reached. The hotter
water provided by this option helps activate
dishwasher detergent to clean food grease
and soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH ON
option can be used with any cycle except
RINSE/HOLD.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFE
Hi-Temp Rinse Option (available
select models)
When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the final
rinse to approximately 140°F (60°C). This will
speed drying and reduce spotting. HI-TEMP
RINSE ON option can be used with any cycle
except RINSE/HOLD.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP RINSE OFF.
Heat Dry Option
HEAT DRY ON option providesfaster drying
since the heating element is on during the
drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying
portion of cycle. To speed drying process,
open the door slightly after the cycle is
complete. Some water droplets may remain on
door and tub and in areas where dishes touch
silverware basket and rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during drying portion of
cycle. The vent is closed during washing to
hold moisture and sound inside and then
opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.
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Preparing and Loading Dishes
Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits,
toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash
system will remove remaining food particles.
Burned-on foods should be loosened before
loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar,
lemon juice and tomato based products may
cause discoloration of stainless steel and
plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of
time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated
at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.
Load racks so that large items do not
prevent the detergent dispenser from
opening.
Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing items in question.
If the dishwasher drains into a food
disposer, be sure disposer is completely
empty before starting dishwasher.
f.
Loading the Top Rack
Features and appearance of racks and
silverware basket may vary from your model.
Important: Do not cover the funnel when
loading.
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
small plates, saucers and bowls.
Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur
if placed in bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting
may occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for
better cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch
each other during dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be
placed in top rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom
of the rack to block rotation of middle spray
arm.
Do not cover funnel

Preparing and Loading Dishes (continued)
Loading the Bottom Rack
Features and appearance of racks and
silverware basket may vary from your model.
Make sure tall items do not block spray arm
rotation.
Place plates and platters so that they do not
touch.
Place bowls, casseroles and sauce pans with
the soiled surface facing down or toward the
center. Tilt slightly for better drainage.
Be sure pan handles do not protrude through
the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm
rotation.
Loading the Silverware Basket
Mix spoons, forks and knives to prevent
nesting. Mixing items gives better cleaning and
drying.
For safety, load sharp knives and forks with
handles up.
Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of
basket or rack to block the spray arm.
Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid
damaging the silver finish.
Adding a Dish
To add or remove items after wash cycle starts:
•Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until
wash action stops before opening.
• Add the item and wait a few seconds to
allow cold air to slowly expand inside
dishwasher.
• Close door firmly to latch and resume cycle.
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Dishwasher Dispenser &
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
The detergent dispenser has one covered and one
uncovered cup. Detergent in the uncovered cup falls
into the dishwasher when the door is closed. The
covered cup opens automatically to release
detergent.
•Use only fresh automatic dishwashing
detergent. Other detergents will cause
oversudsing.
• When using automatic dishwashing detergent
tabs, place one tab in main wash cup and
close.
• Add detergent just before starting cycle.
• Store detergent in a cool, dry location. Moist
or caked detergent will not dissolve properly.
Detergents
How much Detergent to use
The amount of detergent to use depends on the
water hardness. Water hardness is measured in
grains per gallon. Using too little detergent can result
in poor cleaning and hard water filming or spotting.
Using too much detergent in soft water can cause a
permanent film called etching. Your local water
company, water softener company or county
extension agent can tell you the water hardness in
your area.
Pre Wash Cup
Cover Latch
Main Wash
Cover X
Note: If the cover is closed on the Main Wash
Cup, open by pressing the cover latch.
Detergent Usage Guide
Cycle Soft Water Medium Hard Water Hard Water Very Hard Water*
(0-3 grains) (4-8 grains) (9-12 grains) (over 12 grains)
Pots Pans 2 teaspoons 5 teaspoons 8 teaspoons Each Cup-
Heavy Wash (each cup- (each cup-fill to line (each cup- Completely Full
or 1/4 full) above "Regular") completely full) (water softener
Normal Wash recommended)
Short Wash 2 teaspoons 5 teaspoons 8 teaspoons Main Wash Cup-
(Main Wash cup- (Main Wash cup-fill to (Main Wash cup- Completely Full
1/4 full) line above "Regular") completely full) (water softener
recommended)
Rinse/Hold No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent No Detergent
(water softener
recommended)
*Note" For very hard water, detergent alone may not be enough. A water softener is recommended to improve
water quality and dishwashing performance. Try adding more detergent at the beginning of the main wash portion
of the cycle. As a rule, use 1 teaspoon for each grain above 12. Unlatch the door, open slowly and add detergent
to the bottom of the tub. Close the door to latch and the dishwasher will continue through the cycle.
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