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Dishwasher

 instructions .........................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration ..................................2

China, Crystal, Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

Cycle 

Detergent Guide .............................................7

Dispenser Cups ...............................................7

Drying Options 

Energy-Saving 

Features 

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Loading 

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Operating instructions..............................4, 5

Rinse 

Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............6

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Problem Solver 

 

More questions 

GE Answer 

 

Care and Cleaning

Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Consumer Services 

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Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service 

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Model 

 

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Summary of Contents for CleanDesign GSD400T

Page 1: ...s 7 Drying Options 4 Energy Saving Tips 2 Features 4 5 Loading 8 9 Operating instructions 4 5 Rinse Agent 6 Water Temperature 6 m Problem Solver l2 l4 More questions call GE Answer Centerm 80 626 2000 Care and Cleaning AirGap 11 Winter Storage 11 Consumer Services 15 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty BackCover Model GSD400 I GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...umbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher W YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why ...

Page 3: ...Do not tamper with controls Do not touch the Cdrod heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless dl enclosure panels are properly in place Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with this appliance or any di...

Page 4: ... If you need your dishes sooner open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used by this model approximately 10 STEP 4 Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hint If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishw...

Page 5: ...isposer shredding action The motor stops Drain valve opening to pump water out Water vapor comes through the Timer control as cycle progresses vent by the door latch during drying Detergent cup opening and when water is being pumped out Wash Cycle Water Use Time Gallons Minutes Wash Cycles approx approx Cycle Sequence NORMAL WASH I 1 4 g6 mmmmmmm Drying Options HEATED DRY Time will increase when H...

Page 6: ...ded Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form Your dishwasher uses the liquid form How to fill the rinse agent dispenser s m Unscrew the cap Add fiq uid ri se agent until it just reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening Replace Y the cap The dispenser automatically FULL releas s the rinse agent into the fin l rinse water If you accidentally spill Wipe up the rinse agent wi...

Page 7: ...ull Full I Full I I 12 grains and up is extremely hard wtiter A water soltener is recommended Without it Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons lime can build up in the water valve The water v dve may stick while open and cause flooding Filled Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing If this is your first dishwasher or if you re replacing a much older model you may wonder ho...

Page 8: ...em such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results HOW TO LOAD THE TOP RACK The top rack is best for glasses cups and saucers Cups and glasses fit best along the sides This is the place for dishwasher safe plastics too Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can t fall onto the Calrod heating element Arrti...

Page 9: ...ack Heavily soiled pots pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack facing down Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives forks and spoons so they can t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwash...

Page 10: ... left on Plastics YES Stainless steel Sterling Silver and Silver plate YES Don t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel Contact between metals can damage silver Don t wash copper utensils in the same load Silver may get a brown film Adhesive used to attach some hollow handle knives can loosen Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Dry detergent can ca...

Page 11: ...isconnect the water inlet 1 ine from the water valve Winter Protect Against Freezing I I PUMP COVER SCREWS Drain water from the inlet line and water valve Use a pan to catch the water Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot Built in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap Keep It Clean An air ga...

Page 12: ...an usual If so wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See Care and Cleaning section hproper rack loading See Loading section Water may not be reaching the detergent cups Move dishes that maybe blocking detergent CUP me dispenser cover may not be opening or maybe blocks by improperly loaded items If you used a powder detergent open the cup and remove any caked on...

Page 13: ...for 18 to 22 minutes The dishwasher will now be in the main wash 4 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 d of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 5 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle If tinegar tinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup 60 d of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals If yours doesn t call GE Factory Ser...

Page 14: ...R DE RGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub Close and latch the dishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached Repeat if necessary Suds can cause unit to oveflow That s why it s so important to use a detergent that s designed for automatic dishwashers Spilling the...

Page 15: ...d hearing or speech who have l rilille controls fi r 1 v lrie y of ircess to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may ippli ulces uld i br octrurc to czdl 800 TDD EA 800 833 4322 ssist in pl lnn in q ii b uriet f ree 1 ion or service kitchen fi r persons wi h Iitni ed mobility I ob iirl these items free of ch rge c ill 800 i2 j 2000 to x eques infor ma Service Contracts 80 62 2224 You citn have ...

Page 16: ...o ship the product to the sewice shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need sewice during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Clea...

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