GE GSD400Y-04 manual

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    e the best “g Irom Use and Cne of Bdt-ti Model GSD 400Y Ener~-saving tips p2 How to operate your dshwmher p4 Loaded right, fishes get clemer p8 Wht is dshwmher sale? p10 Save tie md money Before you cm for Sewice, use tie Problem Solver p12 _—— >— —— -— _—— -— ~ ~ ---- The GE, Answer CenteY8000626e2000[...]

  • Page 2

    Consumer Services ~+...~~....’.~~ Warmnty . . ● ... .“. . :’.xhckco~~~ . . . Eaergy-sating tips The power consu-mpticm of your dishwasher can bc$tiinimized if ~ you follow these suggestions: e Oflerate the dishwasher 6n@ when it’s full. Let the dishes accu- mulate in the dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RH’=JSE O[...]

  • Page 3

    IhfPoRTANT SMETY INSTRUCTIONS Read au instructions before l.lsing this appliance ~~ — ~RNMNG--When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: u s Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care. Book. @ This dishwasher must be properly installed and bcaled in accorda[...]

  • Page 4

    Howv to operate your dishwasher Door Latch Cycle Indicator Dial (Locked) (Turn to Start) ‘w m-!! .-----...1 w =] 13H4HML@E~EHRlC Sound-insulated Aw- - d STEP 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to instruc- tions cm page 8 and 9. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Make sure the Cycle In[...]

  • Page 5

    cycle selection Hints XORMAL WASH— For most loads of everyday dishes, lasses and cookware. LiGHT WASH— For dishes that have been pre- rinsed before loading. Also, for washing very lightly soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on. RINSE ONLY— For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not use iiciergent. W’M Happens in E[...]

  • Page 6

    GMMi dishwashing $immt$ with HOT’ ‘wWter To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your General Electric dishwasher has a water heating feature that. automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. This water heating feature may allow you to turn down your household water heater and save e[...]

  • Page 7

    dispensers on the hlsiiie door’ of your dishwasl-ier. Two, because some cycles use two washes. See “Detergent Usage Guide” beiow. (Be sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at QFFposition before adding detergent.) what you cam km on dishes And what you shouldn’t If this is your first dishwasher, or if you ‘re replacing a much older model, YOU m[...]

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    ! .1 . .; -,:,, JLoaded E@@, dishes get cleaner Tms ii Q ?w@m m@e@ kwif, the W#bSt “ cmmm iype you will @2ve. !’. .’ Make sure dishes are pkoperiy l~add. to insure ~ that watet $an reach. the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the bottom sprays wa(er up. The ~ tower that rises in the center seidi water out over the dishes to,wash the i~ems in j[...]

  • Page 9

    -. .. Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. I Put flatware in the removable si~verware basket with handles up to protect your hands. l’vlix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. IXstribute evenly” SmaIl pIastic items, such as measuring spoons an[...]

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    s-wink%% steel sterling SWV6M ZMid silver plate K.Jw%d]y safe !&s YIN : YES No YES No No YES yE~ yJ+j !(E3 No No Exeeptio%s (Mot W&t?) Some colored armdimd ak.minum can Pade. Antiquel metal trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold-leaf will discolor. Antique, metal-trimmed, or hand-~ainted patterns fade. Gold-leaf will di[...]

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    ::;i&~.~m fj;shyyashefs ~f~~~ -. . . .Lwe 3J-14 air gape Keep it .: f:’ -! ~ X%M-i - .,__ J ,- An air gap k a phmbing device. It protects your dishwasher against ,: water backing up into it if a drain clogs, The air gap is not a part of . . lhe dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not a~l plumbing codes require air gaps. If you have an [...]

  • Page 12

    . . . save Your Time allcl Money Before Vou Can for service, “ Check the I%wbkm-il solver If you ha~c a problem, it may be minor. You may be able to correct it jrourself. .Just use this Problem Solver to locate your problem and then follow the suggested recommendations. The Problem Sober PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON’T[...]

  • Page 13

    PROBLEM DETERGENT LEFT IN DiSPENSER CUPS DETERGENT CUP COVER W~N’T LATCH SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE . CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE PCX$W3LE CAUSE AND REMEDY Water may not be reachirig the cietergeni cups. Move clishes that may be blocking detergent cup, The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items.[...]

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    — , -. 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 POSSIBLE CfAtJsE’ Arwl REMEDY Tea or coffee can stain cups, Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of ?42 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water, An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glasswar[...]

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    — Our Consumer Services are designed with your needs and wants in mind. warranty Protection Before your new appliance left the factory, it went And you have a written warranty to protect you. See the through rigorous tests to detect manufacturing defects. warranty on the back page of this book far details. @ Convenient Service Whether your applia[...]

  • Page 16

    Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: The GE Answer CenterTM 800.626.2000 consumer information service ~ Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, plumbing and other connecting facilities. to ship the product to the[...]