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WARNING-When 

using this

appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:

● 

Use 

 appliance only for its intended

purpose, as 

you will find described in this

Use 

and Care Guide.

*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 
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll

 the GE Answer 

,—This appliance must be connected to a grounded

 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 sized

power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

● 

Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other

 flammable vapors and 

in the vicinity of this or any other 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 will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom of
the dishwasher—they might come into contact

with the heating element 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, and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type 

● 

Do not tamper with controls.

 

 not touch 

 heating element during or

immediately after use.

 Do not operate your dishwasher 

 all enclosure

panels are properly in 

● 

Do not 

 sit on, or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.

● 

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance

is used by or 

 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

 door of the washing compartment.

● 

Keep   washing detergents and wetting agents

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

 To minimize the possibility of

electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply

 attempting any maintenance. 

NOTE:

Turning the control 

 to the 

 position

does not disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. 

 recommend having a qualified

technician service your appliance.

A

 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. 

 GAS

IS 

 To prevent the possibility of

damage or injury, if you have not used hot water
for two 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 

 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 flame

or appliance during this process.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for GSD1300

Page 1: ...ps 2 Features 4 5 Loading 8 9 Operating Instructions 4 5 Rinse Agent 6 WaterTemperature 6 Care and Cleaning AirGap 11 Problem Solver l3 l5 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 wPreparatio...

Page 2: ...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 YOU NEED SER...

Page 3: ...Do not tamper with controls s Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Q Do not operate your dishwasher urdess all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not abuse sit on o...

Page 4: ...normal soils WATER SAVER For dishes with light soils This cycle saves water by using 30Y0 less water than the NORMAL WASH cycle CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal The wash action is s...

Page 5: ...tart Delay cannot be used with thi cycle a Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed b Select HEATED DRY c Be sure the door is unlatched d Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator Dial to PLATE WARMER e Latch...

Page 6: ...T option and fill both detergent cups at least half full with detergent How to Use a Rinse Agent The rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual This lessens water spotting and makes dr...

Page 7: ...LE INDICATOR DIAL is at OFF positi m before adding detergent Otherwise f Cycle Indicator Dial a full turn t the OFF t position When the losed cup contains Grasp handle rotate and ioap it is best that...

Page 8: ...r rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes Sauce pans mixing bowls and other items should be placid face dow When loading dishwasher safe plastics make sure each plastic item is secured over two fing...

Page 9: ...s and racks should go in the lower rack along the edge Load platters pots and bowls along the sides in corners or in the back For best washing results all items should be positioned with the soiled si...

Page 10: ...cleaning power So try to load everything at the beginning Special Instructions Some darkening or spotting possible Remove by scouring with soap filled steel wool pads If in doubt check with the manufa...

Page 11: ...Disconnect the water inlet 1 ine from the water valve Iinter Protect Against Freezing Pump C ver Screws Drain water from the inlet 1 ine and water valve Use a pan to catch the water Reconnect the wate...

Page 12: ...panel attachment screws Top Tab Mounting crew g Top Tnm L c or Bottom Panel Attachment Screws 2 On models without top mounting screws remove the entire access assembly by lifiing it up and over the r...

Page 13: ...eaning section Improper rack loading See Loading section Choose another cycle to give you longer washing time Water may not be reaching the detergent cups Move dishes that maybe blocking detergent cup...

Page 14: ...elect 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 b...

Page 15: ...ishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached Repeat if necess Suds can cause unit to overflow That s why it s so important to use a detergent that s desi...

Page 16: ...NOTES 16...

Page 17: ...NoTEs 17...

Page 18: ...NOTES 18...

Page 19: ...ing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of E accc ss to a 1 DIJ or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure o call 800 TDD C EAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in plan...

Page 20: ...ome All warranty sewice will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need sewice during warranty perio...

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