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GE GSC3200 manual

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    Dishwashers 165D4700P213 49-5887 07-00 JR GSC3200 GSC3230 GSC3400 GSC3430 Owner’ s Manual Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7 Operating Instructions Connecting Electricity . . . . .11 Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . .13 Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 Loading the Dishwasher Racks . . . . [...]

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    2 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 Important! T wo easy ways to register your appliance! ■ Through the internet [...]

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    3 You’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Cen[...]

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    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.[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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. ?[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the unicouple. 8 Before Operating the Dishwasher the First T ime Attach the faucet adapter . The special faucet adapter supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher. The faucet adapter is designed to fit s[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 9 How to Connect the Unicouple Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter. Attach the Unicouple connector to the faucet adapter by depressing the collar at the top of the conne[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the unicouple. 10 How to Drain Excess W ater From Unicouple Hoses If the sink is 34 ″ or higher from the floor, the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly into the sink. It will be necessary to drain excess water from hoses into a bowl or s[...]

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    About connecting electricity . Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 Electrical Requirements ■ This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. ■ If the electric supply[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 12 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. Models GSC3200 and GSC3230 POTS & PANS CYCLES NORMAL WASH HI TEMP WASH ON OFF [...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 13 Energy Options HI TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used best WASH with heavily-soiled dishes. HEA TED T urns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend DRY ON the time to your wash cycle. A vailable on all wash cycles except RI[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the dial cycles. Short Wash 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 SHORT WASH . Latch the door to start the cycle[...]

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    Start Delay (GSC3400 and GSC3430 only) The ST ART DELA Y will allow you to delay the start time of any cycle not on the Dial automatically for up to 6 hours. Be sure the door is unlatched. Select the wash cycle and option you want. Slowly turn the Dial to desired time. The CYCLE ON light will come on. Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 3 2 1 SHOR[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the dishwasher . 16 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[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 17 Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until [...]

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    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. The Wash T ower Keep the center area clear in the lower rack. The wash tower rises through th[...]

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    19 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[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 20 Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well. 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 pa[...]

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    21 About optional accessories. 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 800-626-20[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 22 Problem Possible Causes What T o 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 • Soft food disposal you’ll hear are norma[...]

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

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… 24 T roubleshooting T ips 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 d[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 from glassware: 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwash[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 26 Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Y ellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, on inside surfaces using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. WARNING Before cleaning i[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Detergent 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. Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes. dispenser cups detergent cups Steam [...]

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

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    GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE • All brands covered • Unlimited service calls • All parts and labor costs included • No out-of-po[...]

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    Day Year Street Address Consumer Product Ownership R egistration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have th[...]

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    31 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. ■ Re[...]

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    Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OR Visit our Website at: www .geappliances.com 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[...]