GE GSD800 Series Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration..................................2
China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cycle Features ............................................4, 5
Cycle Selection Chart ....................................5
Detergent Guide .....,.......................................7
Dispenser Cups ...............................................7
Drying Options ................................................4
Energy-Saving Tips.........................................2
Features ........................................................4, 5
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................8, 9
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4,5
Rinse Agent......................................................6
Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................6
Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GE Appliances
Dishwasher
Problem Solver .......................13-15
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000
Preparation
Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Consumer Services ...................l
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ................................,.......Back Cover
Model GSD800'~eries
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher Problem Solver .......13-15 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Appliance Registration........2 Preparation China, Crystal, Sterling ......10 Front Panel Change .
  • Page 2: Help Us Help You

    Use these numbers in any To obtain a Spanish language Para obtener la version en correspondence or service calls version of this book, call concerning your dishwasher. GE Answer Center name a 800.626.2000 GE Answer Center, ’ consumer information service.
  • Page 3 Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents free, the GE Answer Center? 800.626.2000, out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked —This appliance must be connected to a grounded cabinet.
  • Page 4: How To Operate Your Dishwasher

    HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils. soils than normal, if this is the case you can save water and energy by selecting a cycle other than NORMAL WASH.
  • Page 5: Cycle Selection Chart

    ORV ON ORV OFF (PRESS HEATED DRY) RINSE & HOLO IPRESS HEATED DRY OFFI Dial Cycles (continued) The RINSkJ & HOLD cycle The PLATE WARMER cycle (on some models) partial loads which will be washed later. D() is for warming clean dishes and serving plates for the serving of hot foods.
  • Page 6: Good Dishwashing Starts With Hot Water

    Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must beat least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F. How to Test Water Temperature Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually Check your water temperature with a candy or meat low, or if your water travels a long distance from water...
  • Page 7: Detergent Usage Guide

    OR dry.) water is. So can your county extension agent or your If your powder detergent ge~ old or lumpy, throw it area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them away. Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use how many “grains”...
  • Page 8: How To Load Your Dishwasher

    HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right corner of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle. The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics.
  • Page 9 Keep center area clear in the lower rack. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and The wash tower rises through the center of the lower cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. should go in the lower rack along the edge.
  • Page 10: Materials

    WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY IN YOUR DISHWASHER. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Aluminum Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least a month.
  • Page 11: User Maintenance Instructions

    USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Centers. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself.
  • Page 12: How To Change Color Panels

    Specify the trim color of your choice from the following options: following options: Order a Trim Kit or a Color Panel from: GE Appliances The kit is available for $5.00 (shipping and handling). Make check payable to the General Electric Co. 4706 Allmond Ave.
  • Page 13 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or DISHWASHER WON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from UNUSUAL NOISE the rack.
  • Page 14: The Problem Solver

    If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call GE Factory Service). Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home water softener.
  • Page 15 The motor stops. Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when VAPOR AT THE VENT water is being pumped out. If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 16 NOTES...
  • Page 17 NOTES...
  • Page 18 NOTES...
  • Page 19 We’ll Be There information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched- uled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE C,orrsumer Service cornpany-...
  • Page 20: What Is Covered

    To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 paper. Series Part No.

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