GE GSD2900 Series Use And Care Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration ..................................2
China,
Crystal,
Convenience Features...................................2
Cycle Features .................................................4
Detergent Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dispenser
Drying Options ................................................5
Energy-Saving Tips.........................................2
Features ........................................................4, 5
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Lock Controls Feature ...................................6
Operating instructions ...........................4- 12
POTSCRUBBER ,...................,..................4, 12
Rinse Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Soil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...10
Systems Monitor .......................................7-9
Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care and Cleaning
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Maintenance
Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Cups
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Dishwasher
Problem solver
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Preparation
Front Panel Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Consumer Services ...................23
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................23
Repair Service .................................................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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  • Page 1 Dishwasher Problem solver .......18-21 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Appliance Registration ........2 Preparation China, Crystal, Sterling Front Panel Change ........17 Convenience Features........2...
  • Page 2: Energy Saving Tips

    Manager, Consumer Relations We’re proud of our service and want you to be GE Appliances pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the Appliance Park service you receive, here are three steps to follow for Louisville, KY 40225 further help.
  • Page 3 “ dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents free, the GE Answer Center~800.626.2000. out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked —This appliance must be connected to a grounded cabinet.
  • Page 4: Systems Monitor

    HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DIS~ASHER Systems Monitor This panel tells you what is happening in the dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems. Information displayed: Selected wash cycle Selected dry option Minutes to end of cycle Cycle phase, such as WASHING, RINSING or DRYING CYCLE PHASE...
  • Page 5 DOOR LATCH “ON” POSITION SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS -—-- —- HEATING OPTIONS CYCLE SELECTIONS SOIL OP~ONS POT. NORMAL SHORT RINSE SOIL SOIL SCRUBBER WASH WASH 00000000 Step 6. HEATED DRY on —Provides faster drvinp. When vou’re readv to wash dishes. touch the Can be changed while cycle is running.
  • Page 6: Dishwashing Shortcut

    (continued) When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is moved to the ON position, the control panel will display the last settings you selected. If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch START. NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NORMAL The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t WASH, NORMAL SOIL and HEATED DRY off will have to reprogram each time.
  • Page 7: Energy Saver

    DISPLAY NUMERALS FROM Number of minutes left in the cycle. 1 to 99 MINUTES NUMERALS FROM Number of hours delay until start of cycle. 1 to 14 HRS. DELAY ENERGY MONITOR Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five LO—_——...
  • Page 8 THE SYSTEMS MONITOR TELLS YOU IF CERTAm TH~GS ARE WRONG DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO Electrical power to the dishwasher IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER has been interrupted but is now FAILURE OCCURRED: back on. 1.
  • Page 9: Before You Call For Service

    DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO The dishwasher is designed to automatically pump out DRAIN There is too much water in the WATER dishwasher. If DRAIN WATER extra water as long as the door is latched. When you hear appears after a power failure, this the motor stop running: is normal and the dishwasher will...
  • Page 10 (continued) Water Usage Gallons (AI ‘ Light Light Number Soil Soil Fills Wash Cycles Soil Soil Soil POTSCRUBBER POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH NORMAL WASH SHORT WASH SHORT WASH SHORT WASH CHINA CRYSTAL CHINA CRYSTAL RINSE & HOLD — *Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased up to 15 minutes if necessa~ for your dishwasher to heat the water to 30 minutes total, up to Drying Cycle Options:...
  • Page 11: Good Dishwashing Starts With Hot Water

    Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water shodd not exceed 150°F. How to Test Water Temperature Check your water temperature with a candy or meat Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from water...
  • Page 12 (continued) How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes some time.
  • Page 13 NOTE: corner They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle. The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. The u~~er rack is handv for all kinds of odd shapes. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics.
  • Page 14: How To Load Your Dishwasher

    HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER The fold-down fingers in the lower rack urovide The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and flexibility for load~ng extra large and harb-to-fit items. items such as broiler pans and racks cookware. Large The fingers may be left in the up position or folded should go in the lower rack along the edge.
  • Page 15 Usually Exceptions (not safe) Material Safe Special Instructions Aluminum Some colored anodized Some dfirkening or spotting possible Remove by aluminum can fade. Antique, metal-trimmed. one piece daily for at least a month, Compare with the Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf rest of the set.
  • Page 16: User Maintenance Instructions

    USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Marts. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself.
  • Page 17 If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors by flipping them over. Each side of each panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice.
  • Page 18 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS GO OFF 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door. WHEN YOU’RE SETTING CONTROLS fuse or...
  • Page 19 POSSIBLE CAUSE things: caused by afi of these Extremely hard Loading section.)’ powder detergent. *Phosphate level in detergent too low, (See How to ~oose and Use ~tergent section.) Too litde detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detexgent section.) detergents to find one that gives the best results for you, A liquid dishwasher detergent from #assware: 2.
  • Page 20 (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CHIPPING OF C~NA Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the for delicate items. rack into the dishwasher.
  • Page 21 Touch the CLEAWRESET pad three times within 3 seconds. Display will show LATCHED count down of 40 seconds. When display is blank, unlatch the door and open the detergent cup. If you need more help. ..call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service —...
  • Page 22 NOTES...
  • Page 23 With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from C~E, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service weekdays, 9:()() a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). our faclory- trained technicians know your appliance inside and out-so most repairs can bt handled in,just one visit.
  • Page 24: What Is Not Covered

    To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 is book is printed on recycled paper. Part No. 165 D3080P308 ]...

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