GE GSD1920 manual

GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Dishwashers Part No. 165D4700P183 Pub. No. 49-5857 7-98 CG GSD1920 GSD2000 GSD2020 GSD2030 GSD2110 GSD2120 GSD2130 GSD2200 GSD2220 GSD2230 GSD3130 GSD3210 GSD3220 GSD3230 Owner’ s Manual[...]

Congratulations! Y ou Ar e Now Part of the GE Family . Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these value[...]

Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE & Y ou, A Ser vice Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dishwasher properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dishwasher. Read this Manua[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life.[...]

5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions s[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 DO NOT… ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. ■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washi[...]

7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information WHEN USING YOUR DISHW ASHER ■ Use only powder, tabs or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. ■ Load sharp kn[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the dishwasher control panel. Y ou 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 Model GSD1920 NORMAL WASH RINSE & HOLD HI T[...]

Ener gy Options HI TEMP Pr ovides extra heat for the best performance. It is used best with WASH heavily-soiled dishes. HEA TED DRY T ur ns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time ON to your wash cycle. HEA TED DRY Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. OFF Customer Service T r[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the dial cycles. Shor t W ash For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any options. Be sure the door is unlatched. Slowly turn the Dial to SHOR T W ASH . Latch the door to start the c[...]

Cycle Sequence Heavy , Normal and Shor t W ash (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’t turn it past this position, or you could accidentally miss a rinse. Select any options. Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 3 2 1 NORMAL WASH SHOR[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the dishwasher . 12 Check the W ater T emperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet[...]

Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Pr oper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water i[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along t[...]

15 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner . They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pan[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 16 Caring for the dishwasher . T o clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly . T o clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher . Pr otect Agai[...]

Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’ t draining well. Does Y our Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warr[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About optional accessories. 18 Y ou can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: ■ Color Panels ■ 1/4” W ood Panel T rim Kit ■ 3/4” T rimless Panel Kit These accessories are available[...]

Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Befor e you call for service… T r oubleshooting T ips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishwasher won’ t r un Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breake[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 20 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W ater 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 back of the tub keeps the water seal lub[...]

Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o 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 cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is di[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 22 Befor e you call for service… T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Spots and filming • Use Jet-Dry ® rinse agent to on glasses and remove spots and prevent flatware new film build-up. • To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film fr[...]

Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Y ellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, on tub using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. WARNING Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating eleme[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 24 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Deter gent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF • Turn the Dial to OFF won’ t latch position and slide the door latch to the left. Deter gent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes. dispenser cups detergent cups [...]

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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE Dishwasher W arranty 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 product. ■ Improper installation. ■ Repla[...]

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