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GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
GSD500
GSD530
GSD650
GSD680
GSD715
GSD720
GSD725
®
GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 165D4700P126 Pub. No. 49-5780
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Read t
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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 can be explosive under these circumstances. If the hot water has not been used for tw
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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 or liquid n Do not touch the heating detergents or wetting agents element during or recommended for use in a immediately after use. dishwasher. n Do not operate your n Locate sharp items so that dishwasher unless all they are not likely to damage enclosure panels are properly the door seal. in place. n Load sharp knives with the n Close supervision is necessary handles up
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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. Models GSD500 and GSD530 OFF HEAVY WASH
NORMAL WASH SHORT WASH
HEATED
DRY ON HEATED
DRY OFF DRYING RINSE & HOLD 1 2 Models GSD650 and GSD680 OFF START
SHORT
CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS WASH HEATED DRY
POT-
NORMAL
SCRUBBER WASH ON OFF PLATE
WARMER
(PRESS
HEATED DRY) RINSE & HOLD 1 2 3 Mode
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Control Settings Cycles 1 POTSCRUBBER/ For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on HEAVY WASH or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will not remove burned-on foods. NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water. SHORT WASH For qui
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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
(PRESS
Be sure the door is unlatched. HEATED DRY) 2 RINSE & HOLD 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 selected.
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Heavy, Normal and Short Wash (GSD500/530 only) OFF HEAVY WASH
NORMAL WASH Be sure the door is unlatched. SHORT WASH 1 Slowly turn the dial to the cycle you want. Don’t 2 turn it past this position, or you could accidentaly DRYING miss a rinse. RINSE & HOLD Select any options. 3 Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 Cycle Sequence Water Time Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence POTSCRUBBER 10.2 gal. 63 min. Rin
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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. Adjust your water heater, if needed. Using a Rinse Agent A rinse agent,such as JET-DRY, makes w
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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. A cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mi
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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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Changing color panels. If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over. Each side of each panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice. WARNING! n Wear gloves when handling door panels. Failure to do so can cause serious cuts. n Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels. Changing the Door Panel Take out trim screws on either side of the 1 dishwasher door. Remove the s
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Color panels and wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 800-626-2002. Your order will be sent directly to your home. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. Optional Accessories Wood panel trim kits, contain trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and bottom panel to match kitchen cabinets. You supply the wood panels which should be no thicker than 1
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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 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
