GE GSD2600D manual

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    r UseandCareof Mi)delGSD2600D Your electronic touch-controls p2 Opemtinginstructions p2 Dishwashingshort-cut p4 Loaded right, dishesgetcleaner p12 What isdishwashersafe? p 15 Save time and money Before you call for service, use the Problem Solver p17 Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer CenteF800.626.2000 GE NE RAL@EIECTRIC . . . . ..[...]

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    What can you wash safely ..... 15 ‘ Care of yourdishw’ksher .... ...16 ~ Problem solving ....... ...17-19 : Consumer services . ...... ...21 “ Warranty .......... . Back Cover Help us help you... Read this book carefully It is designed to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. [...]

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    -. .,’ . &.G&#.@,.g:*;+-** +: - ‘; IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIOB& @%= Read all instructions before using this appliance~~?x:, ,. ~ .“. . ~ ‘+- ‘2.’.”. . . contacting the service location nearest you. . . “ —This appliance must be “ - “‘~ connected to a grounded metal, permanent, wiring system; or an equipmentgroun[...]

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    SELECTED How to program vour dishwasher CYCLE INDICATOR DOOR IATCH m w w LIGHTS ‘“OFF” POSITIC . 1 Select a wash cycle Select a wash cycle that is most suited to the soil condltlon of your load. Touch the center of the pad that describes your selection. Your cycle selections are: . POTSCRUBBER— For items such as pots, pans and casseroles. E[...]

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    DELAY DISPLAY OF CYCLE START START OF TIME PHASE AND TOUCH PAD TOUCH TOUCH TO END OTHER USER CLEAR OR RESET PAD PAD OF CYCLE INFORMATION 3 ‘%.. - Start your dishwasher’s cycle. ● When you’re ready to wash dishes, touch the START pad. Dishwasher will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically. To delay the start, touch [...]

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    Dishwashing short-cut % / MINUTES WASHING Once you have become familiar with in that case you will discover that your dishwasher you may discover your dishwasher stays programmed that you use the same dishwashing to meet your needs. When the dish- program most of the time. Your next washer is loaded and the cbor latch load will probably be the same[...]

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    The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you what’s happening 4 NUMERALS FROM 1 to 9 HRS DELAY B ENERGY SAVER I WASHING RINSE I DRYING I RINSED ONLY HEATING +=. b, ”.’ LOCKED SYSTEMS MONITOR L ABE L BLOCKED DRAIN WASHING CUP Number of minutes left in the cycle. . ,“ Number of hours delay until start of cycle. Indicates energy-efficient selection made such[...]

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    The SYSTEMS MONITOR tells you if something’s wrong , CUP OPEN BLOCKED DRAIN BLOCKED DRAIN and C2 SEE DOOR LABEL Appears when power to dishwasher is interrupted. See if dishes are dirty or if water is standing in tub. To pump water out of tub, push START then CLEAR/RESET or overfill can occur. Replace detergent, if missing. Reset controls and repe[...]

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    C2 Appears in combination with BLOCKED DRAIN and indicates drain- Iine is completely clogged. See page 6, BLOCKED DRAIN and C2. C3 Appears when the dishwasher will not go into a drain-out period. . Dishwasher will not operate. CALL FOR SERVICE. C4 Appears when there is too much water in the dishwasher. Turn off water line to dishwasher before unlat[...]

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    What Happens in Each Cycle ● You’ll hear occasional clicking . The motor stops during drying. sounds; —Soft food disposer shredding ● Water vapor comes through the action. vent by the door latch during — Drain valve opening to pump drying and when water is being water out. pumped out. — Detergent cup opening. Wash Water Use Cycle Sequen[...]

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    Energy=saving tips The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if *OU follow these suggestions: . Operate the dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the dishes accu- mulate in the dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the Rinse & Hold Cycle to rinse off heavy soils. . Always select the cycle that uses the least amoun[...]

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    Good dishwashing starts with HOT water. To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your General Electric dishwasher automatically senses the tempera- ture of the water in the wash cycle and heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. You can help your dishwasher provide good washing and d[...]

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    What you can leave on dishes. And what you shouldn’t. f. L>;) If your detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away. It won’t wash well. Old detergent loses its power. Lumpy detergent often won’t dissolve. You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two, because some cycles use two washes. See “Detergent Us[...]

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    Loaded right, dishes get cleaner. 1 This is a random mixed load, the most common type you will have. Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the items in the upper rack. And the wash[...]

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    How to load the TOP RACK (continued) + : . Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other. .4 -JL. –- --- --- - --- ‘ ‘ -“–~&-=—--””-- . + --—_ ._, I . . Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items may be placed—face down—in the top rack. The top rack is handy for all kinds of o[...]

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    How to load the BOTTOM RACK. Fit plates and saucers between the pins. — . 47 : pmm-mm-~ . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . - ~ ~;:;;tiiiw=rn ------------ . . .. . . / I )“ -/.# Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. Put flatware in the removable silverware basket. Load with handles up, to protect your hand[...]

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    What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t. YES Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. China/ Stoneware YES Antique, metal trimmed, hand-painted or over-the- glaze patterns fade. Gold-leaf will discolor. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece[...]

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    How to Give Your Dishwasher a New Look— Change Two panels are held in place by the door trim and the trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with the color of your own choice. How To Change Door Panel Inserts: 1. 2. 3. 4. Take out the three screws on either side of the dishwasher do[...]

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    ~...To Save Time and Money— Jefore you call for service, check the Problem Solver If you have a problem, it may be minor. You may be able to correct it yourself. Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations. The Problem Solver PROBLEM CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN YOU’RE SETTING CONTROLS D[...]

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    The Problem Solver (continued) * PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DETERGENT LEFT IN Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may DISPENSER CUPS be blocking detergent cup. The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. Open the cup and remove any caked-on detergent. If the cup still doesn?[...]

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    PROBLEM YELLOW OR BROWN FILM CHIPPING OF CHINA SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS CONTROL PANEL DOESN’T RESPOND TO INPUTS -, POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of YZ cup bleach and 3 cups warm wa[...]

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    # ~ At General Electric we’re committed to providing you with the best appliances we know how to build and we know that you want your appliances to give you many years of dependable service. Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind. 1. Warranty Protection Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered See the war[...]

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    . . . . . . . . . &$ YOUR GH$IERAL ELECTRIC DISHWASHER WIT WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or r[...]