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    GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Dishwashers Part No. 165D4700P134 Pub. No. 49-5788 GSD800 GSD830 GSD850 GSD880 GSD900 GSD930 GSD950 GSD980 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 Models GSD850 and GSD880 Models GSD800 and GSD830 HEAT ED DR Y OFF HEATED DRY ON SH[...]

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    Ener gy Options T EMP BOOST ON/ Pr ovides extra heat for best performance. It is TEMP BOOST used best with heavily-soiled dishes. TEMP BOOST OFF T ur ns off TEMP BOOST ON. HEA TED DR Y 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 Shuts off the drying heat options. Dish[...]

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    Featur es and appearance of dials may vary from your model. Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the dial cycles. 10 Shor t W ash 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. Slowl[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Cycle Sequence Water T ime Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence POTSCRUBBER 10 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse NORMAL WASH 8.6 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse LIGHT WASH 7.7 gal. 63 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Main[...]

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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 Changing color panels. 16 If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’ s fr ont panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over . Each side of each panel is a different color . Y ou may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice.[...]

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    17 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Color panels and wood 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. Optional Accessories Wood panel trim kits, contain trim and i[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 18 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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    19 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal you’ll hear are nor[...]

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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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    21 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[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 22 T r oubleshooting T ips 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 [...]

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    23 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, 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[...]

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

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

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

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    27 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. 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[...]