Page 3 - Read this Manual; If You Need Service; Safety Information
Customer Service Tr oubleshooting 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 t...
Page 4 - 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; REMEMBER...; Your continued health and safety are important to us.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 Customer Service Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER ■ Use only powder or liquiddetergents or wetting agentsrecommended for use in adishwasher. ■ Locate sharp items so thatthey are not likely to damagethe door seal. ■ Load sharp knives with t...
Page 8 - About the dishwasher control panel.
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting 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 GSD650 and GSD680 Models GSD50...
Page 9 - Energy Options; Customer Service; Control Settings; Cycles; Start
Energy Options HEATED DRY Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This ON cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle. HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry OFF naturally and energy is saved. Customer Service Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Informati...
Page 10 - 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 11 - Heavy, Normal and Short Wash; Cycle Sequence
Heavy, Normal and Short Wash (GSD500/530 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 accidentalymiss a rinse. Select any options. Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 3 2 1 NORMAL WASH SHORT WASH RINSE & HOLD DRYI...
Page 12 - Using the dishwasher.; Check the Water Temperature
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting 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 meat...
Page 13 - Proper Use of Detergent; Forget to Add a Dish?
Customer Service Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 deter...
Page 14 - Loading the dishwasher racks.; 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. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cup...
Page 15 - Lower Rack
15 Customer Service Tr oubleshooting 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 - Changing color panels.; Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels.; Changing the Door Panel
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Changing color panels. 16 If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s frontpanel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over.Each side of each panel is a different color. You may also paint ...
Page 17 - Color panels and wood panel trim kits; are available at an extra cost by; Your order will be sent directly to your home.; Optional Accessories
17 Customer Service Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Color panels and wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 800-626-2002. Your order will be sent directly to your home. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. Optional Acc...
Page 18 - Caring for the dishwasher.; Protect against freezing; Does your dishwasher have an air gap?
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service 18 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 drythoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish ...
Page 19 - Problem; Before you call for service...
19 Customer Service Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 20 - Troubleshooting Tips
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting 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 b...
Page 24 - Notes
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service 24 Notes
Page 27 - GE Dishwasher Warranty; What GE Will Not Cover:
27 Customer Service Tr oubleshooting 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 ...
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...
