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    GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Dishwashers Part No. 165D4700P205 Pub. No. 49-5879 2-00 JR GSD3400 series GSD3600 series GSD3700 series GSD3900 series Owner’ s Manual[...]

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    2 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 valu[...]

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    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[...]

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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 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 GSD3715, GSD3725, and GSD3735 SHORT WASH START DELAY (HRS) PLATE WARMER (HEA[...]

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    Energy Options HI TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used WASH best with heavily-soiled dishes. HI TEMP RINSE T urns on the heater in final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle. HEA TED DRY ON/ T urns the drying heater on for fast drying. This HEA TED DRY cycl[...]

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    Start Delay The ST ART DELA Y will allow you to delay the start time of any cycle not on the Dial automatically for up to either 5 or 6 hours (depending on the model). SHORT WASH START DELAY (HRS) PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) (HEATED DRY OFF) START HOT START OPTION RINSE ONLY OFF 2 4 3 5 6 1 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshootin[...]

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    About the cycle sequence. (Not all cycles are on all models) Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Drying Options: HEA TED DR Y ON. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE ONL Y . Add approximately 31 minutes to the cycle. HEA TED DRY OFF . Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally. 11 Water T i[...]

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    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[...]

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    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. Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher. Add forgotten dishes. Close the door and push the latch to the far right. 4 3[...]

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    The Wash T ower Keep the center area clear in the lower rack. The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. A second wash tower (on some models) is located in the top rack. Water from the wash tower in the lower rack shoots up into this wash tower and out the openings at the top. When loa[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 . Protect Again[...]

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    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 warra[...]

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    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[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Noise Some of the sounds • Hard food disposal you’ll hear are normal shredding action. • Timer control as cycle progresses. • Detergent cup opening. • The motor stopping during the drying period. • Water draining out of the tub immediately after you touch ST ART/RESET pad. Utensils are not secure • [...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do 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 draining well. If not, you may need a plumber. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear. Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher wa[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishes and flatware Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water not clean temperature. temperature is correct (see page 12). • Use HOT ST ART option. Water pressure is • Turn on a faucet. Is water temporarily low coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwashe[...]

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    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 the [...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water temperature temperature is correct (see page 12). • Select HI TEMP RINSE and/or HEA TED DR Y . Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent is empty dispenser. Control panel Door latch may not be • Call for service. responded to inputs properly s[...]

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    Notes Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 24[...]

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

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 26 Notes[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 27[...]

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

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    29 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[...]

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    30 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[...]

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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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    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[...]