GE GSD4610 manual

GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Dishwashers CleanSensor WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN SENSING STATUS Part No. 165D4700P174 Pub. No. 49-5845-1 3-99 CG GSD4610 GSD4620 GSD4630 GSD4910 GSD4920 GSD4930 GSD4940 Owner’ s Manual[...]

Congratulations! Y ou Are 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 values[...]

Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE & Y ou, A Service 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 Manual[...]

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 this appliance 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 sh[...]

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. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. ?[...]

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 1 Load Selections The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which LOA[...]

Options The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected. POWER For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option PRESOAK MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time. HI TEMP RINSE T urns on the heater in all prerinse and final rinse cycles [...]

Status Lights What It Means What T o Do CLEANSENSOR Error If the sensing light doesn’t come on during the NORMAL or POTS P ANS cycles, the CLEANSENSOR is not working. Call for service. The dishwasher will continue to work without the CLEANSENSOR. NOTE: This light will not stay on the entire cycle. ST ART/RESET pad has Allow dishwasher to drain an[...]

The CleanSensor . Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 The dishwasher has an exclusive CleanSensor System that measur es the amount of soil in the load and determines the number of prewashes needed to clean the dishes. & Hold Pans Heavy Pans Pans Crystal WA TER TOT AL SOIL CYCLE USAGE TIME CYCLE L[...]

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 Forget to Add a Dish? A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash. Push the door latch to the left. Do not open the door until the water spray action stops. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher. Add forgotten dishes. Close the door and push the latch t[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Featur es 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 [...]

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 pans a[...]

Loading 12 and 10 place settings… 16 Follow these guidelines for loading 12 and 10 place settings. Featur es and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack—10 place setting Lower Rack—10 place setting Upper Rack—12 place setting Lower Rack—12 place setting Safety Information Operating Instructions T ro[...]

17 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 at extra cost (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002. Specify accessory numbe[...]

18 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 . Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask[...]

19 Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’ t draining well. The Stainless Steel Panels The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. You can order Stainless Steel Magic # WX10X15 through GE Parts by calling 800-626-2002. Does Y our Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air ga[...]

Before you call for service… 20 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Control panel lights go Time too long between • Each pad must be touched off when you’re setting touching of selected pads within 30 seconds of the controls others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal yo[...]

Problem Possible Causes What T o 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 back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated. Water won’ t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, out of the tub clean it. • Check to see if your kitchen sink is dr[...]

Before you call for service… 22 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishes and flatware Inlet water temperature • Raise the water heater not clean is below 120°F. temperature to 120°F. • Use HI TEMP WASH. Water pressure is • Turn on a faucet. Is water temporarily low coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal [...]

23 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Cloudiness on Combination of soft • This is called etching and glassware water and too much is permanent. To prevent detergent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean. Water temperature • Lower the water heater entering t[...]

Before you call for service… 24 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water temperature temperature is correct. • Select HI TEMP RINSE and/or HEA TED DRY . Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent is empty dispenser. Control panel Door latch may not be • Call for service. responded t[...]

25 Notes Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information[...]

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Notes 28 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service[...]

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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. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for pr oducts purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or[...]

Service T elephone 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 assist in planning a barrier- free kitchen for per[...]