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GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
GSD1920 GSD2200
GSD2000 GSD2220
GSD2020 GSD2230
GSD2030 GSD3130
GSD2110 GSD3210
GSD3220
GSD2120
GSD3230
GSD2130
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GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 165D4700P183 Pub. No. 49-5857 7-98 CG
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 Panels . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Read thi
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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 your dishwasher 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 Connec
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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 Do not touch the heating liquid detergents or wetting element during or agents recommended for immediately after use. use in a dishwasher and n Do not operate your keep them out of the reach dishwasher unless all of children. enclosure panels are properly n Locate sharp items so that in place. they are not likely to damage n Close supervision is necessary the
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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. Model GSD1920 OFF HEAVY WASH NORMAL WASH ENERGY OPTIONS HI TEMP WASH ON OFF HEATED DRY ON DRYING HEATED DRY OFF RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF) 2 1 2 3 Models GSD2000, GSD2020 and GSD2030 OFF HEAVY WASH NORMAL WASH SHORT WASH HEATED DRY ON HEATED DRY OFF DRYING RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF) 1 3 2 Models G
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Models GSD3130, GSD3210, GSD3220 and GSD3230 OFF OFF START START SHORT WASH CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS SHORT WASH HI TEMP WASH POT- NORMAL HEATED DRY ON OFF SCRUBBER WASH ON OFF PLATE WARMER PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) (HEATED DRY ON) RINSE & HOLD RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF) (HEATED DRY OFF) 1 2 1 3 Control Settings–Make sure the Dial is at the OFF position Cycles 1 POTSCRUBBER/ For heavily soile
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About the dial cycles. Short Wash OFF START For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with SHORT WASH medium soils that have not dried on. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any options. 1 PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) Be sure the door is unlatched. RINSE & HOLD 2 (HEATED DRY OFF) Slowly turn the Dial to SHORT WASH. 3 Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 Rinse & Hold OFF START For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not SHORT WASH use detergent. Make sure HEATED DRY OFF is select
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Heavy, Normal and Short Wash OFF (GSD2000, GSD2020 and GSD2030 only) HEAVY WASH NORMAL WASH SHORT WASH Heavy and Normal Wash (GSD1920 only) Be sure the door is unlatched. DRYING 1 RINSE & HOLD (HEATED DRY OFF) Slowly turn the dial to the cycle you want. Don’t 2 turn it past this position, or you could accidentally miss a rinse. Select any options. 3 Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 Cycle Sequence Water Time Cycl
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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. 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 soft water, you need less detergent. Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your wa
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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 upper rack is good for all kinds of odd- shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down. Secure larger dishwasher-safe plas
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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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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 your Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome 1 dishwasher isn
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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 Color panels— Replacement door panels and lower access panels are available in the f
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker tripped circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal you’ll hear are normal shredding action. •
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean the bottom of the tub water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated. Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, out of the tub clean it. • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a plumber. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer
