GE GSC870M Use And Care Manual Download Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read 

 instructions before 

 this appliance

 using this

appliance, always exercise basic

 precautions, including

the following:

● 

Use 

this appliance only for its

intended 

purpose, as 

 will find

described in this Use and Care
Book.

● 

This dishwasher must 

properly 

 and

located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions

 it is used.   you did

 receive an Installation

Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one
by contacting the service
location nearest you.
—This appliance must be
connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system; or an
equipment-grounding conductor
must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated,

protected and 

 power-supply

circuit to avoid electrical
overload.

 Do not store or use

combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids   the
vicinity of this or any 
appliance.

● 

Use only powder or liquid

detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.

● 

Do not wash plastic items unless

marked “dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent. For plastic items not so
marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

 Load light plastic items so

they 

 not become dislodged

and drop to the bottom of the

dishwasher-they might come
into contact with the heating
unit and be damaged.

To minimize the possibility
of 

● 

When loading items to be

washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal, 
B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.

● 

Do not touch the heating

element during or immediately
after use.

● 

 not operate your dishwasher

unless all enclosure 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 appliances and
shipping or packing material
properly. Before discarding a
dishwasher, remove the door
of the washing compartment.

● 

Keep all washing detergents

and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.

● 

To minimize the possibility

of electric shock, disconnect
this appliance from the power
supply before attempting any
maintenance.
Note: Turning the control dial
to the OFF position does not
disconnect the appliance
from the power supply. We
recommend having a qualified
technician service your 

 GAS

is produced by the chemical
action within your water heater.
It can accumulate in the water
heater 

 water pipes if hot

water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the
possibility of damage or injury,
if you have not used hot water
for 

 weeks or more, or

moved into a residence in which
the hot water system may not
have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water faucets and
allow them to run for several
minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is
connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any
hydrogen gas to escape. Also,
since the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open 
or appliance during this process.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for GSC870M

Page 1: ... 5 Water Temperature 6 Delay Start 4 Winter Storage 17 Detergent Detergent C uide 6 7 Wood Top 17 Dis enser CUDS 7 Electrical Requirements 12 Ener Saving Tips 2 Features 4 Front Panel Color Change 17 Loading 8 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Guide 4 5 Cycle Selection 5 Soil Level 7 POTSCRUBBER Cycle 4 5 Problem Solver 14 16 GE Answer Center Rinse A ent 6 800 626 2000 Convertible Model GSC8...

Page 2: ...ergy saving tips The power consumption of your dishwasher can be minimized if you follow these suggestions Operate dishwasher only when it s full Let the dishes accumulate in dishwasher When you put in only a partial load use the RINSE 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 you don t need your dishe...

Page 3: ...duce the risk of cut type injuries Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure 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...

Page 4: ... 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 S Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hints on next page If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer ope...

Page 5: ...ption with this cycle What happens in each cycle You 1 I hear occasional clicking sounds Soft food disposer shredding action Drain valve opening to pump water out Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening During 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 Cycles POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH LI...

Page 6: ...d form Your dishwasher s dispenser uses the liquid form How to fill the rinse agent dispenser Unscrew the cap Add the liquid rinse agent until it just 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 spill Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth Don t leave the spill in t...

Page 7: ...UBBER and NORMAL WASH cycles LIGHT WASH cycle RINSE HOLD cyc SOFT WATER 0 3 grains hardness Main Cup Open Cup 1 Tablespoon 1 Tablespoon minimum minimum e Use no detergent 3 Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soil has a chance to dry and become hard Dishes with dried on soil are more difficult to wash and may not come clean in the NORMAL WASH cycle Remember to use your ...

Page 8: ...lock 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 handy for all kinds of odd shapes The top rack is best for glasses cups and saucers Two Sauce pans mixing bowls and other small items may rows of cups can be washed when using the folding be p...

Page 9: ...r cups and long utensils on two levels Load the lower level first then fold the shelf down How to load the BOTTOM RACK 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 cotlfitlu cl fz...

Page 10: ...own Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does 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 weig...

Page 11: ...tain if left 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 remov...

Page 12: ...ce must be supplied with 120V 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time elay fuse R o O m II m lr INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE If the electric supply provided does not meet the above specifications it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet Your dishwasher circuit should not be u...

Page 13: ...sition to lock the Unicouple in place The Unicouple s small hose carries water from the faucet to the dishwasher Its large hose 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 dishwasher drains into a disposer operate the disposer until it is completely empty before s...

Page 14: ...efore using your dishwasher improper rack loading See pages 8 10 Aluminum utensils often leave 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 loaded items lf you used a powder detergent open the cup and remo...

Page 15: ...e dishwasher 2 Do not add detergent 3 Select POTSCRUBBER 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 tiegar finse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup 60nd of citric acid crystals...

Page 16: ...you may have a drain problem Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You 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 SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub Clos...

Page 17: ...dry cloth to remove surface dust Saturate a clean cloth with mineral oil and polish all exposed wood surfaces until they gleam Allow wood top to stand overnight to absorb the oil and repeat the treatment the next day Allow to stand for 4 to 6 hours and wipe off excess oil with a soft dry cloth Wood tops should not be used as a place for thawing frozen foods even when protected by a sheet of alumin...

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Page 19: ...heir own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and dl GE Genuine Rena Par are fully warranted WSA MasteKard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this boo et cover Droc dms intended to be performe by my user Other servicing genedy shodd be refer...

Page 20: ...warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care semicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directoy for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach ...

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