GE GSD400T manual

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  • Page 1

    Dishwasher Safe~ instructions .........................3 Operating Instructions, Tips Appliance Registration ..................................2 China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cycle Description............................................5 Detergent Guide ....................................[...]

  • Page 2

    HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your dishwasher, read this guide 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 Louisville, KY[...]

  • Page 3

    A WARN~G-When using this apptiance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: . Use thk appHmcc ody for its ktended purpose, as you til tid deseribed in this Use and Care Guide. ● This dishwasher must be properly ‘Q-4:” b installed and located in accordance y + ,. with the bstdlation hstructions .+. before it is used[...]

  • Page 4

    HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DIS~ASHER I I I STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at 0~ position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide). Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Oc[...]

  • Page 5

    Cycle Description It is important to follow the Loading instructions. ● NO~AL WASH—For items such as pots, pans, cookware, dishes and glasses with heavy soil. Everyday dishes may be included. What Happens in Each Cycle ● You’11 hear occasional clicking sounds: ● During the drying period: —Soft food disposer shredding action. —The moto[...]

  • Page 6

    Good Dishwashing Stirti with HOT Water To get your dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at 120°F. To prevent dish damage, the inlet water should not exceed 150°F. How to Tes[...]

  • Page 7

    Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Under the sink isn’t a good place to store detergent because there is too mucb moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. (It won’t be fresh OR dry). If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away. Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a[...]

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    HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER Thi,~ is (~ r[lnd(~m mixed l(~(ld, the m(~.~t c{~mmc]n type vc~u 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. WATCH OUT[...]

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    Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces. Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers, salad [...]

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    WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY ~ YOUR DIS~ASHER. Usually Safe Material Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Atuminum YES Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-ptinted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor. Some darkening or spotting possibie. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool p[...]

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    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 WR97X02 16) is available from GE Appliance sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Marts. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care[...]

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    QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON’T DRY UNCLEAN DIS~S AND FLATWARE DETERGENT LE~ ~ DISPENSER CUPS DE~RGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH -R ADD~G DETERGENT nLLOW OR BROWN ~M POSSIBLE CAUSE A fise in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remov[...]

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    PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE CLOUD~ESS ON GLASSWAW POSSIBLE CAUSE Spotting can be caused by dl these things: ● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). ● Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section). ● Overloading the dishwasher. ● Improper loading. (See Loading se[...]

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    T~ PROBLEM SOL~R (continued) PROBLEM BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES SMALL AMOUNT OF WA~R STAND~G IN ~ BO~OM OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS MOTOR HUMS STMMNG OF TUB INTERIOR POSSIBLE CAUSE Muminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser. Water a[...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase of’your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from CIE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 80WE<ARES(80M32-273~ A (;E consumer service prof’ession:d” will provide expert repiiir service, scbecl- ulcd :it ;~ time t[...]

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    YOUR GE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER WARRANTY Save proof of onglnal purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establlsh warranty period WHAT IS COVERED “7 ULL 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 replace any ; pafi of the dishwas[...]