Page 3 - Read this Manual; If You Need Service; Safety Information
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 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 moneyove...
Page 4 - HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.; WATER HEATER SAFETY
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 prope...
Page 6 - DO NOT...
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 dishwasherwitho...
Page 7 - WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER; Read and follow this; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER ■ Use only powder, tabs orliquid detergents or wettingagents recommended for usein a dishwasher and keepthem out of the reach ofchildren. ■ Locate sharp items so thatthey are not likely ...
Page 8 - About the dishwasher control panel.
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 GSD3810, GSD3820, GSD3830,...
Page 9 - Energy Options; Operating Instr; Control Settings; Cycles; Start
Energy Options HI TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used WASH best with heavily-soiled dishes. HEATED DRY ON/ Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This HEATED DRY cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle. HEATED DRY OFF Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry ...
Page 10 - Start Delay; About the dial cycles.; Short Wash
Start Delay (GSD3310, GSD3320, GSD3330, GSD3410, GSD3420, GSD3430, GSD3810, GSD3820, GSD3830, GSD3910, GSD3920 and GSD3930 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. SHORT WASH START DELAY (HRS) RINSE & HOLD PLATE WA...
Page 11 - About the cycle sequence.
About the cycle sequence. (Not all cycles are on all models) Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Models GSD3810, GSD3820, GSD3830, GSD3910, GSD3920 and GSD3930 Water Time Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence POTSCRUBBER 9.3 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rin...
Page 12 - Using the dishwasher.; Check the Water Temperature
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 ...
Page 13 - Proper Use of Detergent; Forget to Add a Dish?
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keepyour detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into thedispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. The amount of de...
Page 14 - The Wash Tower; Upper Rack; Loading the dishwasher racks.
The Wash Tower Keep the center area clear in the lower rack. The wash tower rises through the center of thelower rack during the wash and rinse portions ofthe cycle. A second wash tower is located in the top rack. Water from the wash tower in the lower rackshoots up into this wash tower and out theo...
Page 15 - Lower Rack
15 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 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, sauc...
Page 16 - Caring for the dishwasher.; Protect Against Freezing
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 cleane...
Page 17 - Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 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 ...
Page 18 - About optional accessories.; Color Panels; Descriptions of Optional Accessories
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 Pan...
Page 19 - Before you call for service...; Problem
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 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 ...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting Tips
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 t...
Page 25 - Notes
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Notes 25
Page 29 - General Electric Company; GE Service Protection Plus; Please place in envelope and mail to:
29 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...
Page 30 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration
30 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 31 - GE Dishwasher Warranty; What GE Will Not Cover:
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 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 ...
Page 32 - Service Telephone Numbers.; GE Answer Center; In-Home Repair Service; Service Satisfaction; Customer Ser
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...