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GE GSD3820 manual

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  • Page 1

    GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Dishwashers Part No. 165D4700P184 Pub. No. 49-5858 7-98 CG GSD3310 GSD3320 GSD3330 GSD3410 GSD3420 GSD3430 GSD3610 GSD3620 GSD3630 GSD3810 GSD3820 GSD3830 GSD3910 GSD3920 GSD3930 Owner’ s Manual[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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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. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. ■ Load sharp kn[...]

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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 GSD3810, GSD3820, GSD3830, GSD3910, GSD3920 and GSD3930 SHORT WASH START DEL[...]

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

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    Star t Delay (GSD3310, GSD3320, GSD3330, GSD3410, GSD3420, GSD3430, GSD3810, GSD3820, GSD3830, GSD3910, GSD3920 and GSD3930 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. SHORT WASH START DELAY (HRS) RINSE & HOLD PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) (HEATED DRY OFF) START OFF[...]

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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 Models GSD3810, GSD3820, GSD3830, GSD3910, GSD3920 and GSD3930 Water T ime Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence POTSCRUBBER 9.3 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse NORMAL WASH 8.0[...]

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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 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[...]

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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 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 loading items around[...]

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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 . Pr otect Agai[...]

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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 warr[...]

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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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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 Notes 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 General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 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 •[...]

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    30 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225 First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Custo[...]

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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[...]