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GE GSD1920 Owner's Manual

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Part No. 165D4700PI#3
Pub. No. 49.5857..1 299cG

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  • Page 1 GEAppliances Part No. 165D4700PI#3 Pub. No. 49.5857..1 299cG...
  • Page 2 Congratulations! YouAre Now Part of theGEFamily. Welcome to tim GE f_tmily. We're proud of our quality products and we are commitmd to providing dependable se_Tice. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner' s M mmal and you'll hem il in the fliendly voices of our customer se_qce departmenl.

  • Page 3: Read This Manual

    Safetvmmr_atie. GE& You, A ServicePartnership_ Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tefl 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...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATION. READALL iNSTRUCTiONSBEFORE USING 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.
  • Page 5 Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual PROPER/NSTALMTION ANDMAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before #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 GEAnswer CenteF?800.626.2000.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING O0 NOT_.. Do nol lamper wifl_controls. Do not allow children _o play inside, on or wilh this } Do not abuse, sil on, or stand on the door or dish rack of appliance or any discarded the dishwasher, appliance.
  • Page 7 Cascade _' dishwasher and discoloration Automatic Dishwashing or staining of dishwasher Detergent has been approved m W result. fbr use in all GE dishwashers. Do not touch the heating element during or l_)cate sharp items st:) fl_at immediamly after use.
  • Page 8 About the dishwasher contro/ pane/. 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 HEATED DRYON HEATED DRYDFF ModelsGSD2000, GSD2020 andGSD2030 DRYON EATED HEATED iiili...
  • Page 9 Models GSD3130, GSD3210, GSD3220 and GSD3230 START POT- NORMAL HITEMP WASH HEATEDDRY SCRUBBER WASH RINSE& HOLD ..............Control o ":--OemuyS--Make sure the Oia/ isatthe Offposition [-77Cycles PDTSCRUBBER/For heavilysoiled dishes or cookwarewith dried-onor baked-onsoils. Everyday HEAVYWASH dishes may be included.Thiscycle will not removeburned-onfoods. NORMAL WASH Forloadsof everydaydishes, glassesand cookwarewith mediumsoils.
  • Page 10 About the dial cycles..Short Wash For quickly washing loads of eveuday dishes with medium soils thai have not dried on. _'] _lect the NORMAL WASH_ycleand aW opdons. _2--]Be sure the door is unlatched. r_ Slowlymm the Dial to SHORT WASH. [_ Lawh die door lo the wcle.

  • Page 11: Cycle Sequence

    Heavy, Normal and Short Wash (GSD2000, GSD2020 and GSD2030 only) HEAt, P/WASH NORMALWASH Heavy and Normal Wash (GSD 1920 o nly) DRYIN6_ SH°RT WAslt f_Be sme dm door is unlatched. RINSE& HOLD ,._DRYOFF [_ Slowly turn the dial to the (ycle you wanl. Don't turn it past d_is position, or you could accidentally miss a _inse.

  • Page 12: Using The Dishwasher

    Using the dishwasher. i ii Check the WaterTemperature The entering water umst be at least 120°F. and not more than 150 °F., fbr effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check Turn on the water temperature with a candy or meat them_ometer. the hot water taucet nearest tl_e dishwasher, place the them_ometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the...

  • Page 13: Properuseof Detergent

    ProperUseof Detergent Use only deIergent specifically made tot use in dishwashers, Cascade '_ Aulomafic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved fin use in all (;E dishwashers. Keep your flesh and dry. Don'1 powder detergent detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes. amount of detergent to use...

  • Page 14: Loading The Dishwasher Racks

    Loading the dishwasherracks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model UpperRack The upper rack is fi_rglasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place tor dishwasher-sate plastics.
  • Page 15 Lower Rack When loading the lowerrack,donot toadlargeplattersor traysin the fron t rightcornerThey mayprevent d etergent fromcimu/ating duringthe washcycle. The lower rack is best used fbr plates, saucers, and cool(ware. Lmge imms such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platmrs, pots and bowls along the sides, in comers, or in the back.

  • Page 16: Caring For The Dishwasher

    Caring for the dishwasher. Toclean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. Toclean 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 yore dishwasher is left in an unheated place dining...
  • Page 17 Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap? An ai_ gap p_omcts your dishwasher against wam_ backing up into it if a d_ain clogs. The ai_ gap is not a pa_l of the dishwasher. It is not cove_ed by your wa_wanly. Not all plumbing codes _equi_e ai_ gaps, so you may not have one.

  • Page 18: Aboutoptional Accessories

    Aboutoptional accessories. You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: Color Panels I/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit 3/4" Trimless Panel Kit These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you carl for service... Troubleshooting tips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to carl for service. Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won't run Fuse is blown, or the Replare ti_se or reset iai,iiiiiiiiii!!iii!iiiii circuit breaker tripped cilvuil breaker.
  • Page 20 Use only aulomatic wasn't used dishwasher dem_gents to avoid sudsing. Cascade" Automatic Dishwashing Demrg_nl has been app_,_ved tbr use in all GE dishwashers. To remove suds flom the tnb, open the dishwasher and let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the rob.
  • Page 21 Cascade _' Aulomafic Dishwashing Detergenl has been approved tor use in all GE dishwashers. ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Use of the RINSE& HOLD Some tomato-based foods can stain (Tcle (on some models) after adding the dish to fl_e load can decrease fl_e level of staining.
  • Page 22 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting 77ps Possible Causes What To Do Spotsandfilming Use det-Org ® rinse agent Extremely hard water onglassesand spots ieln()ve prevent Low inlet water flatware new fihn build-up. temperature To remove stubborn spots Overloading and pre-existing fihn flom dishwasher glasswme:...
  • Page 23 Wear rubber gloves. Oo notuse aW type of cleanser other dmn dishwasher delergenl because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade" Automatic Dishwashing Delergent has been approved fbr use in all GE dishwashers.
  • Page 24 Before you carl for service... Troubleshooting 77ps Possible Causes What To Do Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF Turn the Dial to OFF won'tlatch position and slide the door latch/(7 the left. Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the Reposidon the dishes.
  • Page 25 GE Service Protection Plus GE, a narne recognized worldwide tbr quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection PlusTM-cornprehensive protection all y ou r app li an c es- No Matter What Brand ! Benefits Include: o Backed by GE . All brands covered WeT/CoverAny Appliance.
  • Page 26 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Cusloiner: Thank you tot purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete After mailing...
  • Page 27 During lhis full ten-yearwarranty, GE will also prcMde, free of charge,all labor and in-home se_qce to replace the defective part. Damage to the product caused by Service...

  • Page 28: Service Telephone Numbers

    Service Telephone Numbers. GEAnswer Center® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In-HomeRepairService800-CE-CARES (80&432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone (all away. Special N eedsService 800.626.2000 TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, flee ofchar,ge, a brochure to assist in planning a bmrie>...

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