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Summary of Contents for GSC870

Page 1: ...leFeatures 5 WaterTemperature DelavStart 4 WinterStorage 1 Detergent DetergentGuide 6 7 Wood Top 1 7 DispenserCups 7 ElectricalRequirements 12 Energy Saving Tips 2 Features 4 FrontPanelColor Change 17 Loading 8 10 Modeland SerialNumbers 2 OperatingGuide 4 5 CycleSelection 5 SoilLevel 7 POTSCRUBBERCycle 4 5 ProblemSolver RinseAgent 14 16 GEAnswerCentera 6 70 Jw wfin hlVt d3h3 Model GSC87 OM ...

Page 2: ...E HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load This helps keep soils moist easier to remove If yoLldon t need your dishes right away use your ENERGY SAVER no heat drying feature that turns the drying heater off automatically Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight IZI Always select the cycle that uses least amount of water that win ...

Page 3: ...ring or immediately after use Do not operateyourdishwasher unless aHenclosure panels are properly in place Do not tamper with controls 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 discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appli...

Page 4: ...EAT BOOST Option WASH HEAT BOOST m OFF an When selected the wash cycle will be extended for 8 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying The entering water must be at least 120 F When this option is not selected the entering water must be at least 140 F To test water temperature see page 6 STEP 5 Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hints...

Page 5: ... START option with this cycle WhtRt happensineachcycle You 11 hear occasional clicking sounds Soft food dis oser shreddinz L u action Drain valve opening to pump water out Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening eDuring the drying period The motor stops Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out Wash Cyck lEi lMrnl Cycle Se...

Page 6: ...hwasher s dispenser uses the liquid form How to fill the rinse agent dispenser Unscrew the cap Add the liquid rinse agent until itjust reaches the bottom of the lip inside the dispenser opening Replace the cap The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water If you accidentally spih Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth Don t leave the spill in the dishwasher It ...

Page 7: ...herbefore soilhas a chanceto dly andbecome hard Disheswithdried onsoilare moredifficultto wash and may not comecleanin theNORMAL WASHcycle Rememberto use yourRINSE HOLD cyclefor small holding loads Note The foodsmentionedabove are for examplesonly Otherfoods notmentionedmay also needto be removedfromyourdishes Youmay alsowant to considerremoving foodssuch as mustard mayonnaise vinegar lemonjuice a...

Page 8: ...irst then fold down the shelf and load the top row 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 Calrod heating unit Arrange stemware so that it canno move easily Don t let thtiglasses touch each other WATCH OUT FOR THIS The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom ra...

Page 9: ... shelf gives you extra space for cups and long utensilson two levels Load the lower level first then fold the shelf down I Fit plates and saucers between the pins Load platters pots and bowls along the sides in corners or in the back As shown here this plate is being placed with the soiled side facing the center of the rack so water and detergent from wash arm can reach soiled surfaces cor tinuedn...

Page 10: ... not shield the soiled surface inside from the water Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly The security cell cover hinged in the handle can be lowered to either side to secure light weight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action When it is not needed this cover can remain uprig...

Page 11: ...washing immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to remove black spots Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup YES YES Stainless steel Sterling Silver and Silver plate Don t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel Contact between metals can damage silver Don t wash copper utensils in t...

Page 12: ...ment 0 Thisappliancemust be supplied with 120V 60 Hz and connectedto an individual properlygrounded e bmnchcircuit Protectedby a 15or 20 amp circuitbreakeror fime delay fuse R y 90 0 I 0 INSURE PROPERGROUND EXISTS BEFOREUSE If theelectricsupplyprovideddoes not meetthe abovespecifications it is recommendedthata licensed electricianinstallan approvedoutlet eYourdishwashercircuitshouldnot be usedfor ...

Page 13: ...ector When Unicoupleis all the way up onto the adapter releasethe collar It will then snap into positionto lock the Unicouplein place The Unicouple ssmallhose carries water from the faucet to the dishwasher Its largehose carries drain water to the sink Be sure drain hose is pointing toward the sink bowl drain opening and the sink drain is open for water that will drain from your dishwasher If your...

Page 14: ...g your dishwasher Improper rack loading See pages 8 10 Aluminum utensils ofkenleave marks when they rub against dishes Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser 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 Ioaded items If you used a powder detergent open the cup and remove any cake...

Page 15: ... dishwasher 2 Do not add detergent 3 Select P0TSCRU13BER cycle 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes The dishwasher will now be in the main wash 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500ml 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 4cup 60ml of citric acid cryst...

Page 16: ...ain problem Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well YOL1 may need a plumber If dishwasher drains into disposer run disposer to clear Be sure disposer is not clogged Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDMNG TOremove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub Close and latch the di...

Page 17: ...d wipe off excess oil with a soft dry cloth Careful e ges maybe sharp g 3 Turn the panel around and put a the color you want in front s Comw rsion Kit 4 Replace the panel side trim and L m screws A specialkit CatNo WD35X0193 for changinga convertible dishwasherto a permanentbuilt in How to changethe lowerpanel installationis availablefromyour dealeror serviceorganization 1 Removepanelattachmentscr...

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Page 19: ...Centersor by our authorized CustomerCare servicersduring normalworkinghours Look in the Whiteor YellowPages of your telephonedirectoryfor GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY GENERALELECTRICFACTORY SERVICE GENERALELECTRiC HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTCWIER CARE SERVICE WHAT1SNOTCOVERED IXI Servicetrips to your home to teach adequate electrical plumbing and you how to use the product other conne...

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