Page 1: ...ergent Detergent Guide 6 7 Unicouple 12 Dispenser Cups 7 User Maintenance Instructions 15 Electrical Requirements 11 Warranty Back Cover Energy Saver 4 5 Water Temperature 6 Energy Saving Tips 2 Winter Storage 15 Features 4 Loading 8 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Guide 4 5 Cycle Selection 5 Soil Level 7 GEAmver Cent Potscrubber 4 5 7 w mJllw Convertible Model GSC452 GEAppiances ...
Page 2: ...ding in this card please write these numbers here SerialNumber Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher To obtain Hispanic version of this book call GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Ma obtener la versi6n en espaiiol de 6ste manual name a GE Answer Center servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor tek fono800 626 2000 Eneqgy sa tip...
Page 3: ...stic items so hey will notbecomedislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher they might come into contact with the heating unitandbe gd To midmize the possibility of injury When loading items to be washed A Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door std d B Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do nottouch the heating element dur...
Page 4: ...FF position before adding detergent See pages 6 and 7 Toobtain the benefits of a complete WA IINW RINSE ONLY WI i y C4wIG ON OFF cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher For PCYI SCRUBBER and NORMAL WNH Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting See page 6 1 DRY I a Be sure door is unlatched b Push NORMAL WASH button c Slowly turn Cycle In...
Page 5: ...isposer shredding action Drain valve opening to pump water out Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening The motor stops during drying Water vapor comes through the vent under the door latch during drying and when water is being circulated Minimum Water Use Wash Wash Gallons approx Cycles approx minutes Cycle Sequence l f lRinsell P YI SCRUBBER 12 4 68 WbuakIHe NORMALWMH 10 6 45 HBHB...
Page 6: ...cups at least half full with detergent Help preventspotting with a rinse agent A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster too For best dishwashing performance use ofa rinse agentsuch as JET DRY brand is recommended Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form Yourdishwasher uses the solid form If you can t find any rinse age...
Page 7: ...h dried on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASHcycle Remember to use your RINSE ONLY cycle for small holding loads Note The foods mentioned above are for examples only Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes You may also want to consider removing foods such as mustard mayonnaise vinegar lemon juice and other foods that can cause d...
Page 8: ...ce for dishwasher safe plastics too Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can t fall onto the Calrod heating unit WAICH OUTFOR THIS The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle Don t block it or load tall things next to it Aiso be careful not to let portions of items such as knives skewers or pot handles extend thr...
Page 9: ...nside from the water Don tlet any itemextend 1 throughbottom Put flatware in the removable silverware basket with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and iids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwashing If placed in the dishwasher they should go in the bottom ...
Page 10: ...ty or acid fbods can stain if lefi on SterlingSilver YEs Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid fbods can andSiver basket with stainless steel stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to remove plate Contact between metals can black spots Place in back section of silverware basket to damage silver avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup Don...
Page 11: ...requirements This appliance must be supplied with 12 JV 60Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fhse Q mm iJ INSUREPROPERGROUNO EXISTSBEFOREUSE If the electric supply provideddoes not meet the above specifications it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approvedoutlet Yourdishwasher circuit shoul...
Page 12: ...e The Unicouple ssmall hose carries waterfrom the faucetto the dishwasher Itslargehose carries drain waterto the sink Besure drain hose is pointing towardthe sink bowl drain opening and the sink drain is open for waterthat will drain from your dishwasher If your dishwasher drains into a disposer operatethe disposer until it is completely empty beforestarting the dishwasher 3 m hot waterfully on be...
Page 13: ...en leave marks when they rub against other things Remove MARKS ON DISHES marks with a mild abrasive cleanser SP S AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE Extremely hard water Seepage 6 Low inlet water temperature Totest see page 6 Overloading the dishwasher c Improper loading See pages 8 9 Old or damp powder detergent Phosphate level in detergent too low See ...
Page 14: ...e only way to correct this problem Yourwater softener company can tell you about the filter Yellowfilm on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load Silver polish will usually remove this stain CHIPPING OF CHINA Roughhandlingcancausechipping Loadwithcare Makesw glasswareandchinaareswum and can tjar loose See page 8 for correct wayto load glassware Make sure tall ghsses ...
Page 15: ...rdyou to remove it from the dishwasher To remove the protective cover use a scissor to cut the bag from the under side Then reinstall the top taking care to engage the rear brackets as shown DO N operate the dishwasher without the wood top in place Care of the wood top Before using wipe well with a dry cloth to remove surface dust Saturate a clean cloth with mineral oil and polish all exposed wood...
Page 16: ... to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for pr...
