GE GSD400P manual

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  • Page 1

    D Air Gap 11 Operating Guide 4,5 Appliance Registration 2 Problem Solver 12-14 Gu-e and (Xeaning 11 Rinse Agent 6 China, Crystal, Sterling 10 Safety Instructions 3 Consumer Services 15 User Maintenance Instructions 11 Detergent, Detergent Guide 6,7 Warranty Back Cover Dispenser Cups 7 Water Temperature 6 Door Latch 4 Winter Storage 11 Energy-Saving[...]

  • Page 2

    Help IDis help you... Bef”m’ Fusing your dishwasher, mad this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisvill[...]

  • Page 3

    — —. IN4PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. —-_ .– . . ..————..—.—— .— —.-———. .———— A wARNING—when using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, inclutiirig the Mowing: e use this applimce only for its intended purposey as you will find described[...]

  • Page 4

    STEP L Load your dishwasher STEP 3. Select Drying Option. with dishes, silverware, pots, pans,.bowls, etc. according to instructions on pages 8 and 9. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. {See pages 6 and 7.) - - !Mmm D !Imwiw HEAT OFF HEAT ON DRYING HEAT ON[...]

  • Page 5

    — mat happem ill the cycle * You’ll hear sounds: occasional —Soft food disposer action. clicking @ The motor stops during drying. @ Water vapor comes through the shredding vent by the door latch dufing drying and when water is being —Drain valve opening to pump pumped out. water out. —Timer control as cycle progresses. —Detergent cup op[...]

  • Page 6

    To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the waler in the wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must beat least 120%. To prevent dish darnage, inlet water should not exceed 150 “F. How to test water temperature: Check the water tempe[...]

  • Page 7

    You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of ym.lr (mmvashero %%0, beta.m yw.w dNnwdMx uses two washese , t & ‘ ‘- “ MAIN CUP ‘“ ‘ ~ ,, 3 See “Detergent Usage Guide” below. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. Otherwise, the detergent cup will not close and latch pro[...]

  • Page 8

    How to bwill ym.w dishwasher How to bad the! ml? RACK i%is 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 [...]

  • Page 9

    . . Fit dates and saucers between the Dins. Place items so tha; water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. — Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small [...]

  • Page 10

    usually safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions I Material I Mwmimnl YES I SOrne colored anodized I Some clarkening or sp~ttin~ possible, Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. I Chhmhstolwwwe YES I Antique, metal trimmed, tiand- 1 If in doubt, check with the manufacturer or test wash painted or over-the-gla[...]

  • Page 11

    USER MTENmcE msTRucmoNs man the tx)ntrol ptmd with a MghtIy dampened cloth. my thoroughly. IX not use abrasives or sharp object,, on the panel. They can damage it. CMan the outside with a good appliance polish wax. ‘I’he outside cabinet finish is durabie, but it can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners. Appliance Polish[...]

  • Page 12

    .—— a Questions? ‘~~< Use. This ProbIem Solver PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DEXHZS DON’T DRY UNCLEAN DISEIES AND FLATWARE BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISEIES IETERGENT LEFT N DISPENSER CUPS 1 )ETERGENT CUP /ON’T LATCH FTER ADDING DETERGENT POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker trip[...]

  • Page 13

    PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMIIW ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE YELLOW FILM OR BROWN POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Spotting can be caused by all these things: ~ Extremely hard water. (See page 6.) Q Low inlet water temperature, (To test, see page 6.) * Overloading the dishwasher. * Improper loading, (See pages 8 and 9.) * Old or damp powder c[...]

  • Page 14

    P 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 POSSIBLE ICAUSE AIWl REMEDY 10 Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china ‘ are secure and can’t jar loose, (See. page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make B- sure tall glass[...]

  • Page 15

    — We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE a~@iarKe, receive the assurance that X you ever rleecl information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. AU you have to do is calh---tcdkfke! AGE Consumer %-vice professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-[...]

  • Page 16

    YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. ( WHAT !s COVERED FULL CXW5”YEMR WARRANW For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and setvice labor in your home to repair or replace any part of iff-)e $Mwa[...]