GE GSD4100J manual

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    GEAppliances.com EDW1500J Series GSD3200J Series GSD4000J Series GSD4100J Series GSD4200J Series SSD3900J Series Owner’ s Manual D i shw a s he r s 165D4700P288 49-5964 10-03 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Contr[...]

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    2 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher . ■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment. ■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or ot[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 3 PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHW ASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher , please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before Y ou Throw Awa[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips About the dishwasher control panel. POTS & PANS NORMA L WASH H EA TED DR Y ON OFF HI TEMP WASH ON OFF CYCLES ENERG Y OP TI ONS OFF SH ORT W ASH ST ART HOT ST ART OPTION PL ATE WARMER (HEA TED DRY ON) RINSE ON LY (HEATED DRY OFF) Models EDW1500J Series, GSD4000J S[...]

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    Cycle Chart Model Cycle Water Usage (gal.) Cycle T ime (min.) GSD3200J Series Hot Start Option 1 3.4 26 Pots & Pans 10.9 61 Normal Wash* 6.8 61 Short Wash* 6.2 48 Rinse Only* 4.5 13 Drying/Plate Warmer 0.0 30 EDW1500J Series Hot Start Option 1 1.7 33 GSD4000J Series Pots & Pans 10.9 71 GSD4100J Series Heavy Wash 9.3 71 GSD4200J Series Norma[...]

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    About the dial cycles. Rinse Only For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later . Do not use detergent. Make sure HEA TED DR Y is not selected. Slowly turn the Dial to RINSE ONL Y . Be sure the door is unlatched. Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 2 3 1 SHORT WASH START DELAY (HRS) PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) START HOT START OPTION (HEATED[...]

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    Filling the Dispenser Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap. T o check if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and look into the dispenser . A full dispenser should last about one month. If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess. Check the W ater T emperature The entering water must be at[...]

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    Loading the dishwasher racks. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 8 Using the dishwasher . For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. The Wash T ower Keep the center area clear in the lower rack. The w[...]

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    Caring for the dishwasher . T o clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly . T o clean the exterior use a good appliance polish. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher . If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter , ask a ser vice technician to: Cut[...]

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    About optional accessories. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 10 Y ou can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: ■ 1/4” W ood Panel T rim Kit ■ 3/4” T rimless Wood Panel Kit These accessories are available at extra c[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . Remove any other appliances circuit breaker tripped from the circuit. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal shredding action. you’[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishes and flatware Inlet water temperature • Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F . not clean is below 120°F • Use the HOT ST ART feature. W ater pressure is • T urn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, temporarily low wait until pressure is normal before using your dish[...]

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    13 General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by [...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration I m p o r t a n t M a i l T o d a y ! First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank yo[...]

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    15 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions What Is Not Covered: For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During From the date of the this full one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-[...]

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    Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. Y ou can also “Ask Our[...]