Use and Care Guide - GE Appliances

1 Use and care GuideDishwasherContentsAir Gap14 Problem Solver11-1:3 Appliance Re~stration2 Rinse Agent6[;are and [;leaning14 Safety Instructions:3(;hina, (lrystal, Sterling10 User Maintenance Instructions 14(lonsumer Services19 WawantyBack {;over(;ycle Features5 Water Temperature(iDetergent, Detergent (iuide 6, 7 Winter Storage14 Dis~enser CIUDS7 Ener~-Saving Tips2 Features4 Front Panel C;olor [:hange15 Loading8,9 Model and Serial Numbers2operating (Guide4,5{lycle Selection4,5GE Answer CenteraDrying options4, Model GSD630 GSD640GE AppliancesHelp us help using yourdishwasher, read thisbook is intended to help youoperate and maintain your newdishwasher it handy for answers toyour you don t understand somethingor need more help, write (includeyour phone number):Consumer AffairsGE AppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, KY 40225 Write down the model andserial ll find them on a labelfastened to the tub wall just insidethe dishwasher numbers are also on theConsumer Product OwnershipRegistration Card that came withyour dishwasher.)))))))]]]}}

2 Before sendingin this card, please write thesenumbers here:Model NumberSerial NumberUse these numbers in anycorrespondence or service callsconcerning your you received adamaged contact the dealer(or builder) that sold youthe time and you the Problem Solversection. It lists causes of minoroperating problems that you cancorrect obtain a Spanish languageversion of this book, callGE Answer information obtener la versi6n enEspafiol de este manual,name aGE Answer Center?servicio de informaci6npara el consumidor,tel~fono you need serviceTo obtain service, see theConsumer Services page in theback of this re proud of our service andwant you to be pleased. If for somereason you are not happy with theservice you receive, here are threesteps to follow for further , contact the people whoserviced your appliance.

3 Explainwhy you are not pleased. In mostcases, this will solve the , if you are still not pleased,write all the details includingyour phone number to:Manager, Consumer RelationsGE AppliancesAppliance ParkLouisville, KY 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is stillnot resolved, write:Major Appliance ConsumerAction Panel20 North Wacker DriveEnergy-Saving tipsChicago, IL 60606c Operate dishwasher only whenit s full. Let the dishes accumulatein dishwasher. When you put inonly a partial load, use the RINSE& HOLD cycle to rinse off heavysoils. Be sure to latch the doorwhen waiting for a full helps keep soils moist, easierto If you don t need your dishesright away, use your ENERGYSAVER (no-heat boost) dryingoption that turns the drying heateroff automatically.

4 Dishes drynaturally over a longer period suchas Always select the cycle thatuses least amount of water thatwill remove the soil from theload. (See the Operating section).2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using this applianceA WARNING Whenusing this appliance, alwaysexercise basic safetyprecautions, including thefollowing:. Use this appliance only for itsintended purpose, as you willfind described in this Use andCare This dishwasher must beproperly installed andlocated in accordance withthe Installation Instructionsbefore it is used. If you didnot receive an InstallationInstructions sheet with yourdishwasher, you can obtain oneby contacting the service locationnearest you.

5 This appliance must beconnected to a groundedmetal, permanent wiringsystem; or an equipment-grounding conductor must berun with the circuit conductorsand connected to theequipment-grounding terminalor lead of the appliance. Connect to a properly rated,protected and sized power-supply circuit to avoidelectrical Do not store or usecombustible materials, gasolineor other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this orany other Use only powder or liquiddetergents or wetting agentsrecommended for use in Do not wash plastic itemsunless marked dishwashersafe or the equivalent. Forplastic items not so marked, heck the manufacturer Load light plastic items so theywill not become dislodged anddrop to the bottom of thedishwasher they might comeinto contact with the heating unitand be minimize the possibilityof When loading items to bewashed:A.

6 Locate sharp items sothat they are not likely todamage the door seal, andB. Load sharp knives withthe handles up to reduce therisk of cut-type Do not touch the heatingelement during or immediatelyafter Do not operate your dishwasherunless all enclosure panels areproperly in Do not tamper with Do not abuse, sit on, or stand onthe door or dish rack of Close supervision is necessaryif this appliance is used by ornear children. Do not allowchildren to play inside, on or withthis appliance or any discardedappliance, Dispose of discardedappliances and shipping orpacking material properly. Beforediscarding a dishwasher, removethe door of the Keep all washing detergentsand wetting agents out of thereach of children, preferably in alocked cabinet, Observe allwarnings on container labels toavoid personal To minimize the possibilityof electric shock, disconnectthis appliance from the powersupply before attempting anymaintenance.

7 Note: Turningthe control dial to the OFFposition does not disconnectthe appliance from the powersupply. We recommend havinga qualified technician serviceyour WmG ~ROGENGAS is produced by thechemical action within yourwater heater. It can accumulatein the water heater an~orwater pipes if hot water hasnot been used for a period oftwo weeks or GAS ISEXPLOSIVE. To prevent thepossibility of damage orinjury, if you have not used hotwater for two weeks or more,or moved into a residence inwhich the hot water systemmay not have been used forsome time, turn on all hotwater faucets and allow themto run for several minutesbefore using any electricalappliance which is connectedto the hot water system. Thiswill allow any hydrogen gas toescape.

8 Also, since the gas isflammable, do not smoke oruse an open flame or applianceduring this process,SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS3 How to operate your dishwashertI1 IIIm ml@PokcrubberlSTEP 1. Load your dishwasherwith dishes, silverware, pots,pans, bowls, etc. according to theLoading 2. Add detergent to thedetergent dispenser. Make surethe Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFFposition before adding detergent.(See the Detergent Guide .)Use rinse aid agent to help preventspotting. Occasionally check tomake sure the rinse agent containeris at least half full. (See How toUse a Rinse Agent section.)STEP 3. Select drying DRY. Turns the dryingheater on for fast drying. Availableon all cycles except RINSE & SAVER (no heat boost).Turns the drying heater off to saveenergy.

9 Dishes will dry naturallyover a longer period such asovernight. Available on all you need your dishes sooner,open the dishwasher door after thecycle is complete to reduce thenatural drying of this option reduces theelectrical energy used by thismodel approximately 790 for theNORMAL WASH 4. Select the cycle and startdishwasher. (See Cycle SelectionHints.)If your dishwasher drains into afood waste disposer, operate thedisposer until it is empty beforestarting the For POTSCRUBBER andNORMAL WASH cycles:POT-NORMALSCRUBBER WASHma. Push selected cycle button,b. Latch the l LIGHT WASHDRYING Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dialto ON position to start the will hear the motor is a time delay betweenstart-up and water fill so youwill not hear any wash actionright obtain the benefits of a completecycle, be careful that you do notturn the dial any further thannecessary to start the For LIGHT WASH cycle:a.

10 Be sure door is Push NORMAL WASH m. LIGHT WASHDRYING l%4 WASHINGnRINSE&HOLD { SC ~ !?: 0,1, Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dialto LIGHT WASH Latch door to start the For RINSE & HOLD cycle:a. Be sure door is Select ENERGY SAVER ONn nLIGHT WASHlDRYING Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dialto RINSE & HOLD Latch door to start the selection hinb. is important to follow the is for items suchas pots, pans and casseroles withdried-on or baked-on dishes may be WASH is for loads ofeveryday dishes, glasses WASH is for dishes thatare lightly soiled with soils thathave not dried on. Also foreveryday dishes that have extrapreparation before & HOLD is for rinsingpartial loads which will be washedlater. Do not use happens in each cyclel You 11 hear occasional clickingsounds: Soft food disposer shreddingaction.}