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GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
GSD4610
GSD4620
GSD4630
GSD4910
GSD4920
GSD4930
GSD4940
®
GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 165D4700P174 Pub. No. 49-5845-1 3-99 CG
STATUS
CleanSensor
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
CLEAN
Dishwashers
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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your dishwasher. That’s important, because your new dishwasher will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7 GE & You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how. Operating Instructions Control Panel and Settings . .8, 9 Read this Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the p
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free ® at the GE Answer Center, 800.626.2000. n Connect
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! DO NOT… n Do not tamper with controls. n Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this n Do not abuse, sit on, or stand appliance or any discarded on the door or dish rack of appliance. the dishwasher. n Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment. n Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER n Use only powder, tabs or n Non-Dishware Items: Do not liquid detergents or wetting wash items such as electronic agents recommended for use air cleaner filters, furnace in a dishwasher and keep filters and paint brushes in them out of the reach of your dishwasher. Damage to children. Cascade® dishwasher and discoloration Automatic Dishwashing or staining of dishwasher Detergent has been
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About the dishwasher control panel. You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. STATUS LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS SENSING CleanSensor WASHING 2 4 8 START POTS CHINA RINSE POWER HI TEMP HEATED LOCK DELAY RINSING NORMAL GLASSES (2 TIMES) PANS CRYSTAL & HOLD PRESOAK RINSE DRY START RESET DRYING CLEAN 1 2 3 4 Control Settings The Status 1 The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dis
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Options 3 The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected. POWER For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option PRESOAK MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time. HI TEMP RINSE Turns on the heater in all prerinse and final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be turned ON
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Flashing display lights. Status Lights What It Means What To Do STATUS CLEANSENSOR Error If the sensing light doesn’t come on SENSING during the NORMAL or POTS PANS WASHING cycles, the CLEANSENSOR is not RINSING working. Call for service. The DRYING dishwasher will continue to work CLEAN without the CLEANSENSOR. This light will not stay on the NOTE: entire cycle. STATUS START/RESET pad has Allow dishwasher to drain and reset SENSING been pressed before selecting a new cycle. WASHING RINSI
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service The CleanSensor. The dishwasher has an exclusive CleanSensor System that measures the amount of soil in the load and determines the number of prewashes needed to clean the dishes. WATER TOTAL SOIL CYCLE USAGE TIME CYCLE LEVEL SEQUENCES GALLONS MINUTES Normal Heavy Final PreWash PreWash PreWash Main Wash PreRinse PreRinse Rinse 10.5 66 Normal Medium Final PreWash PreWash Main Wash PreRinse PreRinse Rinse 9.0 62 Norm
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Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. ® Use Jet-Dry Rinse Agent ® Jet-Dry rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film build-up on
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With sof
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Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. The cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. A wine glass holder (on some models) secures wine glasses at an angle f
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the c
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Loading 12 and 10 place settings… Follow these guidelines for loading 12 and 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack—10 place setting Lower Rack—10 place setting Upper Rack—12 place setting Lower Rack—12 place setting 16 Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About optional accessories. You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: n Color Panels n 1/4” Wood Panel Trim Kit n 3/4” Trimless Panel Kit These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002. Specify accessory number when ordering. Descriptions of Optional Accessories Colo
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Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove 1 fuses or trip circuit breaker. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the wat
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Two types of Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? air gaps An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may not have one. The air gap is easy to clean. Check the air gap any time Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome 1 your dishwasher isn
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights go Time too long between • Each pad must be touched off when you’re setting touching of selected pads within 30 seconds of the controls others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal you’ll hear are normal shredding action. • Drain val
