Page 2 - Read this Manual; Write the model and serial numbers here.; You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door.; Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.; Safety Information
2 GE & You, A Service Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintainyour dishwasher properly. Just a little preventive care on your partcan save you a great deal of time and money over the life of yourdishwasher. Read this Manual Important! Two easy ways to regis...
Page 3 - If You Need Service; Customer Service; Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips
3 You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review ourchart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for serviceat all. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone callaway. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the backsecti...
Page 4 - HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.; WATER HEATER SAFETY
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electricshock, or to prevent property ...
Page 6 - DO NOT...
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 DO NOT… ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or standon the door or dish rack ofthe dishwasher. ■ Do not discard a dishwasherwithout f...
Page 7 - WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER ■ Use only powder, tabs orliquid detergents or wettingagents recommended for usein a dishwasher and keepthem out of the reach ofchildren. Cascade®Automatic DishwashingDetergent has been appr...
Page 8 - Before Operating the Dishwasher the First Time
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the unicouple. 8 Before Operating the Dishwasher the First Time Attach the faucet adapter. The special faucet adapter supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the sink faucet before you can use your dish...
Page 9 - How to Connect the Unicouple; How to Disconnect the Unicouple from Faucet Adapter
Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 9 How to Connect the Unicouple Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out fromstorage compartment located at rear of dishwasherand attach it to the faucet adapter. Attach the Unicouple connector to the faucetadapter by...
Page 10 - How to Drain Excess Water From Unicouple Hoses; How to Disconnect the Dishwasher
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the unicouple. 10 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 directlyinto the sink. It will be necessary to d...
Page 11 - About connecting electricity.; Electrical Requirements
About connecting electricity. Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 Electrical Requirements ■ This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,and connected to an individual, properly groundedbranch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuitbreaker or ...
Page 12 - About the dishwasher control panel.
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service 12 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 POTS &...
Page 13 - Energy Options; Control Settings; Cycles; Start
Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 13 Energy Options HI TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used best WASH with heavily-soiled dishes. HEATED Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend DRY ON the time to your wash...
Page 14 - About the dial cycles.; Short Wash; Plate Warmer
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the dial cycles. Short Wash For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes withmedium soils that have not dried on. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any options. Be sure the door is unlatched. Slowly turn the Dial t...
Page 15 - Start Delay; Hot Start
Start Delay (GSC3400 and GSC3430 only) The START DELAY will allow you to delay the start time of any cycle not on the Dial automatically for up to 6 hours. Be sure the door is unlatched. Select the wash cycle and option you want. Slowly turn the Dial to desired time. The CYCLE ON light will come on....
Page 16 - Using the dishwasher.; Check the Water Temperature; Rinse Agent
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the dishwasher. 16 Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Checkthe water temperature with a candy or meat...
Page 17 - Proper Use of Detergent
Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 17 Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GEdishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t pu...
Page 18 - Loading the dishwasher racks.; The Wash Tower; Upper Rack
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features andappearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. The Wash Tower Keep the center area clear in ...
Page 19 - Lower Rack
19 Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters ortrays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergentfrom circulating during the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucersa...
Page 20 - Caring for the dishwasher.; Protect Against Freezing; Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service 20 Check the air gap any time yourdishwasher isn’t draining well. 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 ...
Page 21 - About optional accessories.; Color Panels; Descriptions of Optional Accessories
21 About optional accessories. You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of yourdishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: ■ Color Panels ■ 1/4” Wood Panel Trim Kit ■ 3/4” Trimless Panel Kit These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, MasterCard or Discovercar...
Page 22 - Problem; Before you call for service...
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service 22 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 • ...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting Tips
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… 24 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Stained tub interior Detergent with • Some detergents contain colorant was used colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the t...
Page 28 - Notes
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service 28 Notes
Page 29 - GE Service Protection Plus; General Electric Company; Please place in envelope and mail to:
GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include:• Backed by GE• All brands covered• Unlimited service calls• All parts and labor c...
Page 30 - Model Number; Consumer Product Ownership Registration; Model Number; Important
Day Year Street Address Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer:Thank you for 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 and mailyour Consume...
Page 31 - GE Dishwasher Warranty; What GE Will Not Cover:
31 Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE Dishwasher Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use t...
Page 32 - Service Telephone Numbers.; GE Answer Center; In-Home Repair Service; Service Satisfaction
Service Telephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OR Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.com GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322...