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GEAppliances.com

All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care

®

 technician. To schedule 

service online, visit us at 

www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/

, or call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES 

(800.432.2737). Please have your serial number and your model number available when calling for service.
Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE Appliances factory 
service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE Appliances improve its 
products by providing GE Appliances with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be 
sent to GE Appliances, please advise your technician not to submit the data to GE Appliances at the time of service.

What GE Appliances will not cover (for customers in the United States):

Ŷ

 

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use 
the product. 

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Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance. 

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Failure of the product if it is abused, misused or used for 
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

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Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit 
breakers. 

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Product not accessible to provide required service.

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Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, 
floods, or acts of God. 

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Incidental or consequential damage caused by 
possible defects with this appliance. 

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  Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the drain 

line.

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Damage caused after delivery including damage from 
items dropped on the door.

Extended Warranties:

 Purchase a GE Appliances extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are 

available while your warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it online anytime at

www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/shop-for-extended-service-plans.htm

or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Appliances Service will still be there after your warranty expires.

W

ARRANTY

GE Appliances Dishwasher Warranty

For the period of

GE Appliances will replace

One year 

From the date 
of the original 
purchase

Any part

 of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During 

this 

limited one-year warranty

, GE Appliances will provide, 

free of charge

, all labor and 

in-home service to replace the defective part.

Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase 

date is needed to obtain service under the warranty

.

What GE Appliances will not cover (for customers in Canada):

Ŷ

 

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use 
the product. 

Ŷ

 

Improper installation.

 

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer 
or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate 
electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

Ŷ

 

Failure of the product if it is abused, misused or used for 
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

Ŷ

 

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit 
breakers. 

Ŷ

 

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, 
floods, or acts of God. 

Ŷ

 

Damage caused after delivery including damage from 
items dropped on the door.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use 
within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is not available, 
you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances 
Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you 
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights 
are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: GE Appliances, a Haier Company

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for 
home use within Canada. In home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable 
by Mabe to provide.

Warrantor: MC Commercial, Burlington, ON, L7R 5B6

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSE QUEN TIAL DAMAGES.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, 
including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the 
shortest period allowed by law. 

Summary of Contents for GSC3500D55WW

Page 1: ...ademark of the General Electric Company Manufactured under trademark license OWNER S MANUAL DISHWASHERS 49 55115 05 17 GEA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Standard Tub Portable Dishwashers SAFETY INFORMATION 4 USING THE DISHWASHER Connecting and disconnecting 8 Getting started 9 Dispensers 13 Loading 15 CARE AND CLEANING 17 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 18 WARRANTY 23 CONSUMER SUPPORT 24 ...

Page 2: ...nto every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them Register your GE appliance now online Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the Consumer Support section of this Owner s Manual You may also mail in the pre printed registration ca...

Page 3: ...49 55115 3 WELCOME Notes ...

Page 4: ...before attempting any maintenance NOTE Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance WARNING WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING Ŷ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Ŷ Use only detergents or wetting agents r...

Page 5: ...ng element and be damaged WARNING RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your dishwasher please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Ŷ Do not allow children to play with on or inside this or any discarded appliance Ŷ Do not discard a dishwasher wi...

Page 6: ...GDPRV TXH HO VHUYLFLR WpFQLFR GH VX HOHFWURGRPpVWLFR VHD UHDOL DGR SRU XQ WpFQLFR FDOLILFDGR ADVERTENCIA AL USAR SU LAVAVAJILLAS SIGA LAS PRECAUCIONES BÁSICAS INCLUYENDO LO SIGUIENTE Ŷ 8VH HVWH HOHFWURGRPpVWLFR VyOR SDUD VX SURSyVLWR original como se describe en el Manual del Propietario Ŷ 8VH VyOR GHWHUJHQWHV R DJHQWHV KXPHFWDQWHV recomendados para use con un lavavajillas y mantenga los mismos fu...

Page 7: ... ADVERTENCIA RIESGO DE QUE UN NIÑO QUEDE ATRAPADO FORMA ADECUADA DE DESCARTAR EL LAVAVAJILLAS Los lavavajillas tirados o abandonados son peligrosos incluso aunque se conserven por sólo unos pocos días Si se deshará de su lavavajilla siga las siguientes instrucciones a fin de evitar accidentes Ŷ 1R SHUPLWD TXH ORV QLxRV MXHJXHQ FRQ HQ R GHQWUR GH pVWH R FXDOTXLHU HOHFWURGRPpVWLFR TXH KD D GHVFDUWDG...

Page 8: ...hot water faucet to purge cold water from the hot water line The hot water must be between 120 F and 150 F for best wash performance Ŷ Roll the dishwasher to a position just in front of the sink Ŷ Pull the unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment at rear of the dishwasher Ŷ Attach the unicouple to the faucet adapter following the three steps below Depress the locking collar ...

Page 9: ... seeds Remove leafy vegetables meat trimmings and excessive amounts of grease or oil Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser Use detergent such as Finish Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent See Dispensers section Add Rinse Agent Add rinse agent such as Finish Jet Dry Rinse Aid to the rinse agent dispenser See Dispensers section 1 2 3 Match the control panel for ...

Page 10: ...onsisting mostly of glasses WATER SAVER LIGHT WASH on some models For dishes with light soils RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later Do not use detergent DRYING PLATE WARMER on some models For warming clean dishes and serving plates This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes HOT PREWASH HOT START on some models Preheats wash water to the correct temperature CHINA CRYSTAL...

Page 11: ...e heater to boost water temperature in prewash and main wash fill cycles Recommended for use with heavily soiled dishes Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle HEATED DRY OFF Shuts off the drying heat option Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved Open the dishwasher door to speed drying HEATED DRY ON Turns the heater on for fast drying This cycle will extend the time to your was...

Page 12: ...RT or HOT PRESTART cycle and any other option on the push button pad 2 Be sure the door is unlatched 3 Slowly turn the dial to HOT START or HOT PRESTART 4 Latch the door to start the cycle Short Wash or Light Wash or Water Saver For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with light to medium soils that have not dried on 1 Be sure the door is unlatched 2 Slowly turn the Dial to SHORT WASH LIGHT W...

Page 13: ...ps rising Adjust the maximum minimum temperature of the water heater if necessary to deliver water at the proper temperature Use a Rinse Agent Rinse agents such as Finish Jet Dry Rinse Aid are designed for great drying action and to protect against spots and film build up on your dishes glasses flatware cookware and plastic Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it ...

Page 14: ...ent cup handle counterclockwise until it releases A snapping sound may be heard Use the table as a starting point and then adjust the amount of detergent you use Use just enough to get good wash performance Using just the right amount of detergent will provide great wash performance without wasting detergent or etching glassware Using too much detergent with very soft and or very hot water may cau...

Page 15: ...or trays in the front right corner They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle Wash Tower 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 Don t block the wash tower or load tall things next to it Be sure items don t fall through rack and block rotation of the spray arm Also ...

Page 16: ...gs Upper Rack 10 place settings Lower Rack 10 place settings Upper Rack 12 place settings Upper Rack 12 place settings Lower Rack 12 place settings Forget to Add a Dish A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash 1 Push the door latch to the left 2 Once the water calms open the door Steam may rise out of the dishwasher 3 Add forgotten dish 4 Close the door and push the latch to the...

Page 17: ... not use scouring pads or powered cleaners because these products can scratch the finish Stainless Steel Door Panel For cleaning rust and tarnish cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser will remove rust tarnish and small blemishes Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge Do not use appliance wax or polish...

Page 18: ...ted detergent Cloudiness on glassware Combination of soft water and too much detergent This is called etching and is permanent To prevent this from happening use less detergent if you have soft water Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean Low performing phosphate free detergent See A white film on glassware dishware and the interior in this TROUBLESHOOTING section Water temper...

Page 19: ...OFF Detergent left in dispenser cups Dishes or utensils are blocking the detergent cup Reposition the dishes See the Loading section Black or gray marks on dishes Aluminum utensils have rubbed against dishes Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleaner Dishes don t dry Low inlet water temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120 F Select HEATED DRY Use HOT START and ADDED HEAT option...

Page 20: ...ic acid to remove mineral deposits Citric acid Part number WD35X151 can be ordered through GE Appliances Parts See Consumer Support section for ordering information Alternatively purchase Finish Dishwasher Cleaner and follow the directions on the label Dishwasher won t run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Remove any other appliances from the circuit...

Page 21: ...d These are all normal No action is required Utensils are not secure in rack or something small has dropped into rack Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher Rattling dishes when the spray arm rotates Make sure dishes are properly loaded See the Loading section Rattling silverware against door during wash Tall utensils may be placed in the upper rack to avoid bumping against inner door durin...

Page 22: ...22 49 55115 NOTES Notes ...

Page 23: ... this limited one year warranty GE Appliances will provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty What GE Appliances will not cover for customers in Canada Ŷ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Ŷ Improper installation If you have...

Page 24: ...is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires In the US GEAppliances com ge service and support shop for extended service plans htm or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours Remote Connectivity For assistance with wireless network connectivity for models with remote enable visit our website at GEAppliances com ...

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