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Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and
lids must be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down.

Load platters, pots, pans and bowls along the sides, in
corners or in the back. All large items, such as pitchers,
salad bowls and mixing bowls, should be washed in the
lower rack.

Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Place items
so that water and detergent from wash arm can reach
soiled surfaces.

Don’t let any
item

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

 If 

 in the dishwasher, they should go

in the bottom of silverware basket with silverware on top.

Precaution!

Take out anything that may fall or extend through the
bottom of the basket

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Summary of Contents for GSC820

Page 1: ...avingTips 7 Features 6 7 Loading 10 11 Operating instructions 6 7 Rinse Agent 8 Unicouple 4 WaterTemperature 8 3 Care and Cleaning AirGap 13 Winter Storage 13 Wood TOP 13 Problem SoIver l7 l9 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Front Panel Change 14 Consumer Services 23 Important Phone Numbers 23 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover Convetiible ...

Page 2: ...te down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your dishwasher Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher I...

Page 3: ...njuries Do not tamper with controls Do not touch the Calrod 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 Mow children to play inside on or with this appliance or...

Page 4: ...e hole 8 How to connect the Unicouple 1 Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter 2 Attach the Unicouple connector to the faucet adapter by depressing collar at the top of the connector When Unicouple is all the way up onto the adapter release w the collar It will then snap into position to lock the Unicou...

Page 5: ...OW TO CONNECT ELECTNCITY Caution for personal safety DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD Dishwasher must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANS FPA NO 7 1987 El...

Page 6: ...g STEP 5 Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hints If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any farther than necessary to start the dishwasher For POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles a Push sel...

Page 7: ...in ENERGY SAVER no heat boost drying feature only a partial load use the RINSE HOLD cycle to that turns the drying heater off automatically Dishes rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch the door when dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight waiting for a full load This helps keep soils moist easier to remove Always select the cycle that uses the least amount Turn your water heater down...

Page 8: ... rinse agent dispenser Unscrew the caps Note the FULL line on the tip of the cap Add liquid rinse agent until it just reaches the top of the FULL line Replace the cap The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water Bl im v BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC JET DRY Corporate Centre 1 55 Federal Road P O Box 1991 FULL Danbury CT 06813 1991 How to Choose and Use the Righ...

Page 9: ...is is your first dishwasher or if you re replacing a much older model you may wonder how much preparation your dishes need Actually very little Prerinsing of normal food soils is not necessary With common sense and a little practice you ll soon know what foods to remove Here are some guidelines 1 Scrape off bones seeds skins toothpicks and other hard solids It is also best to remove hard shelled v...

Page 10: ... t block it or load tall things next to it Also be careful not to let a portion of an item 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 e 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 pl...

Page 11: ...any m item throl 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 autom...

Page 12: ...t on 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 cause difficult to remove black spo...

Page 13: ...e ub bot om and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot Removing the wood top Remove the mounting screws under the front of the top Pull top forward and upward r To remove the protective cover use scissors to cut the bag from the underside To reinstall the top align screws in bottom of top with slotted holes in panel flange Slide top to rear of unit Reinstall front screws r DO NOT operate...

Page 14: ...ls or when lower access panel is removed How to change the lower panel 1 Remove the panel attachment screws Attachment Screws 2 Remove the entire access assembly by lifting it up and over the retaining tabs 3 Take out the top trim screws and remove the top trim 4 Slide the color panel s up and out and put the color you want in front 5 Replace the top trim and screws 6 Replace the entire access ass...

Page 15: ...rder without charge your choice of a color panel not supplied with your dishwasher or a wood panel trim kit Please mark only one box Harves lack Kit GPF 40 Door and Access Panel GPF 26 Wood Panel Trim Kit FOLDHERE Name Address City State Zip Code Model No Serial No Date Purchased 15 ...

Page 16: ...16 TAPE HERE Name Address City State Zip GE Appliances c o Dri View Mfg 4706 Allmond Ave Louisville KY 40209 PLACE STAMP HERE ...

Page 17: ...ure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See Care and Cleaning section Improper rack loading See Loading section Water may not be reaching the detergent cups Move dishes that maybe blocking detergent cup The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items If you used a powder detergent open the cup and remove any caked on detergent If the cup still...

Page 18: ...t POTSCRUBBER cycle 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes The dishwasher will now be in the main wash 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup 60 ml of citric acid crystis instead of vinegar Most drugstores ca...

Page 19: ...en the dishwasher ht suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub Close and latch the dishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the control did until a drain period is reached Repeat if necessv DISHWAS R Suds can cause unit to oveflow That s why it s so important to use a detergent that s LEAKS designed for automatic dishwashers MOTOR HUMS STAIN G OF TUB INTEMOR Spilling the rinse agent ...

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Page 24: ...ng chipping peeling or rusting Boot i Centers or by our authorized 4 Customer Care sewicers during Hose normal working hours Should your appliance need Hub service during warranty period or s n beyond call 800 GE CARES If m 800 432 2737 Motor Soft Food Disposer Pump Water Distribution System WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach adequate electrical plumbing and you how to use the...

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