GE GSD980 manual

Dishwasher Safe* instructions .........................3 Operating Instrudions, ~ps Appliance Registration ..................................2 China, Crystal, Sterling ...............................10 Cycle Features ............................................4, 5 Cycle Selection Chart ....................................5 Detergent Guide ........[...]

HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your dishwasher, read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something If you received a damaged dishwasher... Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher. [...]

MORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS Read dl instmctions before using ttis appliance. L ! A WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: . Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide. o ● This dishwasher must be properly ‘Q “; ~ instal[...]

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils. You may find that many of your dishes have lighter soils than normal, if this is the case you can save water and energy by selecting a cycle other than NORMAL WASH. NOTE: The lights over the Cycle and Energy Option pads come [...]

OFF ~START Dial Cycles The RINSE & HOLD cycle is for rinsing partial loads which will be washed later. Do not 1{.sc detergent. a. Make sure HEATED DRY is off. b. Be sure the door is unlatched. c. Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to RINSE & HOLD. d. Latch the door to start the cycle. The PLATE WARMER cycle (on some models) is for warming[...]

Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F, How to Test Water Temperature Check your water temperature with a candy or meat Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unus[...]

How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause oversudsing. How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent. [...]

HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISmASmR NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right corner of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle, The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics. Make sure small plastic items ar[...]

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go in the lower rack along the edge. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. For best washing results, all items should be positioned with the soiled side of the dish facing the center of the rack. Put [...]

WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY IN YOUR DISHWASHER. Usually Safe Material Aluminum Exceptions (not safe) Some colored anodized aluminum can fade. Special Instructions Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. YES Chinti Stoneware YES Antique, metal-[nmmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade[...]

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or WR97X02 16) is available from GE Service and sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Parts Centers. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes [...]

HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your new colors by flipping them over. Each side of etich panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice. How to Change the Door Panel: 1. Take out trim screws on either side of the dishw[...]

PROBLEM DISHWASHER WON’T RUN UNUSUAL NOISE DISHES DON’T DRY UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE DETERGENT LEFT IN DISPENSER CUPS DETERGENT CUP LID WON’T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT YELLOW OR BROWN FILM CYCLE AND OPTION INDICATOR LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN CYCLE IS COMPLETED POSSIBLE CAUSE A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Rep[...]

PROBLEM SPOTS AND FILMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWA~ CHIPPING OF CHINA 14 THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE Spotting can be caused by all these things: ● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section), c Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section). ● Overloading t[...]

PROBLEM BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON DISHES SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER STANDING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TUB WATER WON’T PUMP OUT OF THE TUB SUDS IN THE TUB DISHWASHER LEAKS MOTOR HUMS STAINING OF TUB INTERIOR SOUNDS YOU WILL HEAR VAPOR AT THE VENT POSSIBLE CAUSE Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive[...]

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YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH Staple sales slip or cancelled check PERMATUF@ INTERIOR here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service I under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and sewice labor in your home to repair or replace any[...]