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GE Appliances
Safety Information . . . . . . .4–8
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
GSC3200
Connecting Electricity . . . . .12
GSC3230
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . .13
GSC3400
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . .14
GSC3430
Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Loading the
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . .19, 20
Optional Accessories . . . . . .22
Unicouple . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–11
Using the Dishwasher . .17, 18
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Cal
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. If You Need Service If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back ® section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. WARNING! 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 t
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 visiting our website at ge.com. Connect to a grounded or replace any part of your metal, permanent wiring dishwasher unless it is system; or run an equipme
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned Before You Throw Away dishwashers are dangerous… Your Old Dishwasher even if they will sit for “just a Take off the door of the few days.” If you are getting rid washing compartment or of your old dishwasher, please remove the door latch follow the instructions below to (as shown). help prevent accidents. (on some models) 7
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Use this appliance only for Do not operate your its intended purpose as dishwasher unless all described in this Owner's enclosure panels are Manual. properly in place. Use only powder, tabs, liquid Do not tamper with controls. detergents or rinse agents Do not abuse, sit on or stand recommended for use in a on the door or dish rack
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About the unicouple. How to Connect the Unicouple Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from 1 storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter. Attach the Unicouple connector to the faucet 2 adapter by depressing the collar at the top of the connector. When Unicouple is all the way up onto the adapter, release the collar. It will then snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place. The Unicouple’s small hose carries water from the faucet to the dish
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service How to Disconnect the Dishwasher Remove the power cord plug from the wall receptacle. 1 Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter. 2 NOTE: When motor stops at the end of the final rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected and returned to storage. How to Drain Excess Water From Unicouple Hoses If the sink is 34″ or higher from the floor, the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly into the sink. It wi
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About connecting electricity. CAUTION, for personal safety: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS—This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dishwasher is equipped with a cord having a grounding conduc
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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. Models GSC3200 and GSC3230 START HOT START OPTION SHORT WASH CYCLE OFF ON CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS POTS NORMAL HI TEMP WASH HEATED DRY & PANS WASH ON OFF ON OFF PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF
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About the dishwasher control panel. Control Settings Cycles POTS & 9.5 gal., 63 min. Rinse–Rinse–Rinse–Main Wash–Rinse–Rinse–Rinse PANS For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will not remove burned-on foods. NORMAL 8.0 gal., 63 min. Rinse–Rinse–Main Wash–Rinse–Rinse–Rinse WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than normal. Choosing a cycle othe
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service About the dial cycles. Short Wash HOT START OPTION START For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with START DELAY (HRS) SHORT WASH medium soils that have not dried on. OFF Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any options. 1 PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) Be sure the door is unlatched. 2 RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF) Slowly turn the Dial to SHORT WASH. 3 Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 Rinse Only HOT START OPTION S
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About the dial cycles. Hot Start HOT START OPTION Preheats wash water to correct temperature. START START DELAY (HRS) SHORT WASH Select the HOT START cycle and any other option. 1 OFF Be sure the door is unlatched. 2 PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) Slowly turn the Dial to HOT START. RINSE ONLY 3 (HEATED DRY OFF) Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 Start Delay (GSC3400 and GSC3430 only) HOT START OPTION START The START DELAY will allow you to delay the start time of START DELAY (HRS) SHORT WASH a
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 Ri
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Using the dishwasher. 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 soft water, you need less detergent. Protect your dishes and
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 bowl
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