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 - 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; REMEMBER...; Your continued health and safety are important to us.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 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 wit...
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 GSD850 and GSD880 Models G...
Page 9 - Energy Options; Operating Instr; Control Settings; Cycles; Start
Energy Options TEMP BOOST ON/ Provides extra heat for best performance. It is TEMP BOOST used best with heavily-soiled dishes. TEMP BOOST OFF Turns off TEMP BOOST ON. 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 ...
Page 10 - Features and appearance of dials may vary from your model.; About the dial cycles.; Short Wash; Plate Warmer
Features and appearance of dials may vary from your model. Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice About the dial cycles. 10 Short Wash For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes withmedium soils that have not dried on. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and ...
Page 11 - Cycle Sequence; Start Delay
Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation Cycle Sequence Water Time Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence POTSCRUBBER 10 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse NORMAL WASH 8.6 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rins...
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 - Loading the dishwasher racks.; Upper Rack
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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,...
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 - Changing color panels.; Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels.; Changing the Door Panel
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 pa...
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 Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 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 ...
Page 18 - Caring for the dishwasher.; Protect Against Freezing; Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 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 pol...
Page 19 - Problem; Before you call for service...
19 Customer Ser vice Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Infor mation 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 sound...
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 24 - Notes
Safety Infor mation Operating Instr uctions Tr oubleshooting T ips Customer Ser vice 24 Notes
Page 27 - GE Dishwasher Warranty; What GE Will Not Cover:
27 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 u...
Page 28 - Service Telephone Numbers.; 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...