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GE GSD4210 manual

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    GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Dishwashers Part No. 165D4700P137 Pub. No. 49-5791 GSD4210 GSD4220 GSD4230 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 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[...]

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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 or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. ■ Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cu[...]

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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 Contr ol Settings Cycles NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cook[...]

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    Options TEMP BOOST Pr ovides extra heat for best performance. It is used best with heavily-soiled dishes. ENERGY Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry SA VER naturally and energy is saved. Y ou can prop the door DRY ON open after the word CLEAN appears in the display . ENERGY T ur ns the drying heater on for fast drying. This SA VER cyc[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the control panel lights. 10 Display What It Means What T o Do Electrical power to the IF DISHWASHER W AS IN USE WHEN dishwasher has been THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED: interrupted but is now back on. 1 Press the RESET pad and wait approximately 30 seconds. RESET 2[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 Display What It Means What T o Do Drain is blocked. This Locate and remove the blockage in indicates that the drain the drain system. WASH is so clogged that the 1 Check the air gap (see the Air LIGHT dishwasher cannot Gap section). FLASHING continue to operate in [...]

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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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    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. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along t[...]

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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 About optional accessories. 16 W ood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 800-626-2002. Y our order will be sent directly to your home. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. W ood Panel T rim Kits Wood panel trim kits conta[...]

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

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 18 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishwasher won’ t r un Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker tripped circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. • Try input panel again. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food dis[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 lubricated. W ater won’ t pump Drain is clogged • If you h[...]

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    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 discolored, change to detergent without any colorant. Dishes don’t dry Low inlet w[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Spots and filming Extremely hard water • To remove stubborn spots on glasses and from glassware: flatware Low inlet water 1 Remove all metal temperature utensils from the dishwasher. Overloading the 2 Do not add detergent. dishwas[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Y ellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, on inside sur faces 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 element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns. An overall yell[...]

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    For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in Fr om the date of the materials or workmanship. During this full one-year original purchase war ranty , GE will also provide, fr ee of char ge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. Second Y ear Any p[...]

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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[...]