GE GSC3500DWW, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REAd All INSTRuCTIONS bEFORE uSING—
SAvE ThESE INSTRuCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
PRoPER InSTAllATIon And MAInTEnAncE
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 sheet with your dishwasher, you can
receive one by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com.
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Contents.washed.in.Anti-bacterial.mode,.if.
available,.may.be.hot.to.the.touch..Use.care.
before.handling.
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Using.a.detergent.that.is.
not.specifically.designed.for.
dishwashers.will.cause.the.
dishwasher.to.fill.with.suds.
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If.your.dishwasher.is.
connected.to.a.wall.switch,.ensure.
that.the.switch.is.on.prior.to.use.
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On.dishwashers.with.electronic.
controls,.if.you.choose.to.turn.the.wall.
switch.off.between.wash.cycles,.allow.
5-10.seconds.after.turning.the.switch.on.before.
touching.START/RESET.to.allow.the.control.to.
initialize.
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Non-Dishware.Items:.Do.not.wash.items.such..
as.electronic.air.cleaner.filters,.furnace.filters..
and.paint.brushes.in.your.dishwasher..Damage..
to.the.dishwasher.and.discoloration.or.staining..
of.the.dishwasher.may.result.
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Close.supervision.is.necessary.if.this.appliance..
is.used.by.or.near.children.
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Load.light,.plastic.items.so.they.do.not.become.
dislodged.and.drop.to.the.bottom.of.the.
dishwasher—they.might.come.into.contact.with..
the.heating.element.and.be.damaged.
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Connect.the.dishwasher/appliance.to.a.
grounded.metal,.permanent.wiring.system;.
or.run.an.equipment-grounding.conductor.
with.the.circuit.conductors.and.connect.to.the.
equipment-grounding.terminal.or.lead.of.the.
appliance.
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Improper.connection.of.the.equipment-
grounding.conductor.can.result.in.a.risk.of.
electric.shock..Check.with.a.qualified.electrician.
or.service.representative.if.you.are.in.doubt.
whether.the.appliance.is.properly.grounded.
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Dispose.of.discarded.appliances.and.shipping..
or.packing.material.properly..
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Do.not.attempt.to.repair.or.replace.any.part..
of.your.dishwasher.unless.it.is.specifically.
recommended.in.this.manual..All.other.
servicing.should.be.referred.to.a.qualified.
technician.
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To.minimize.the.possibility.of.electric.shock,.
disconnect.this.appliance.from.the.power.
supply.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!
CAuTION:
To prevent minor injury and property damage
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two
or more weeks. hYdROGEN GAS IS ExPlOSIvE.
If.the.hot.water.has.not.been.used.for.two.or.more.weeks,.prevent.the.possibility.of.damage.or.injury..
by.turning.on.all.hot.water.faucets.and.allow.them.to.run.for.several.minutes..Do.this.before.using.
any.electrical.appliance.connected.to.the.hot.water.system..This.simple.procedure.will.allow.any.
built-up.hydrogen.gas.to.escape..Since.the.gas.is.flammable,.do.not.smoke,.use.an.open.flame,.or.
use.the.appliance.during.this.process.