Page 3 - Read this Manual; If You Need Service; Safety Information
Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE & You, A Service Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use andmaintain your dishwasherproperly. Just a little preventivecare on your part can save you agreat deal of time and moneyover th...
Page 4 - HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.; WATER HEATER SAFETY
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting 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 Tr oubleshooting 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 ...
Page 7 - WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER; Read and follow this; 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 use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®Automatic DishwashingDetergent has been a...
Page 8 - About the dishwasher control panel.
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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. 8 Models GSD2110, GSD2120 and GSD2130 ...
Page 9 - Energy Options; Customer Service; Control Settings–; Make sure the Dial is at the OFF position; Cycles; Start; START
Energy Options HI TEMP Provides extra heat for the best performance. It is used best with WASH heavily-soiled dishes. HEATED DRY Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time ON to your wash cycle. HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry naturally a...
Page 10 - About the dial cycles.; Short Wash; NORMAL WASH; HEATED DRY OFF; Plate Warmer
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting 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 ...
Page 11 - HEATED DRY ON—
Cycle Sequence Heavy, Normal and Short Wash (GSD2000, GSD2020 and GSD2030 only) Heavy and Normal Wash (GSD1920 only) Be sure the door is unlatched. Slowly turn the dial to the cycle you want. Don’tturn it past this position, or you could accidentallymiss a rinse. Select any options. Latch the door t...
Page 12 - Using the dishwasher.; Check the Water Temperature
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the dishwasher. 12 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 mea...
Page 13 - Forget to Add a Dish?; OFF
Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Forget to Add a Dish? A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash. Push the door latch to the left. Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of thedishwasher. Add forgotten dishes. Close t...
Page 14 - Loading the dishwasher racks.; Upper Rack
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting 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. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cu...
Page 15 - Lower Rack
15 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, saucers,...
Page 16 - Caring for the dishwasher.; Protect Against Freezing
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Service 16 Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then drythoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners ...
Page 17 - Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?; The air gap is easy to clean.
Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Check the air gap any time yourdishwasher isn’t draining well. Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects your dishwasher against waterbacking up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not apart of the ...
Page 18 - About optional accessories.; Color Panels; Descriptions of Optional Accessories; Color panels—; Trimless panel kit—; GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Service About optional accessories. 18 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 ...
Page 19 - Before you call for service...; Problem; Dishwasher won’t run
Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Before you call for service… Troubleshooting TipsReview the charts on the following pages first and you may notneed to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Re...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting Tips; Water standing in
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… 20 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 ...
Page 21 - Stained tub interior
Customer Service Troubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cu...
Page 22 - Spots and filming; glassware
Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Service 22 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Spots and filming • Use Jet-Dry ® rinse agent to on glasses and remove spots and prevent flatware new film build-up. • To remove s...
Page 25 - General Electric Company; GE Service Protection Plus; GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability,; Please place in envelope and mail to:
General Electric Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 34070Louisville, KY 40232-4070 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! B...
Page 26 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration
26 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number GE Appliances General Electric CompanyLouisville, Kentucky 40225 First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Product ...
Page 27 - GE Dishwasher Warranty; What GE Will Not Cover:
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 the ...
Page 28 - Service Telephone Numbers.
Service Telephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 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) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to ass...