GE GSD1400 Series, Use And Care Manual, Page: 10 / 20

WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY
YOUR
Usually
Safe Material Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Aluminum YES
YES
YES
NO
Some
colored
aluminum can
Antique, metal-trimmed,
hand-painted or over-the-glue
patterns
Gold leaf
will discolor.
Antique,
or
hand-painted patterns fade.
Gold leaf
discolor.
Some
darkening or possible. by
scouring soap-filled wool pads.
in with manufacturer, test wash
one daily for at a month. Compare with the
rest the set.
Stoneware
to prevent
cycle. manufacturer’s
instructions for
your crystal.
Do not wash
in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
Crystal
Non-dishwasher
items—such
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
Glass
YES
NO
NO
Iron will rust.
Pewter tarnishes.
Pewter
Plastics YES
YES
If it
doesn’t say test piece in
the too rack before an entire set.
Stainless steel Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods
stain if left on.
Rinse
if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods
stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause
black spots. Place in back
of silverware basket to
avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.
Sterling silver
and
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.
Non-stick
coatings
Tin
YES
NO
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to
it from its non-stick quality.
Tin can rust.
Wood
NO Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type washing.
Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.
Add dishes time during the RINSE & HOLD
cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion
the
However, opening the door during any cycle
lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything
at the beginning.
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
from opened door.
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
When the door is locked, washing will continue.
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