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WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace 

any

part of the dishwasher that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR PARTS
WARRANTY

For the second year from date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, replacement parts for
any part of the dishwasher that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
You pay for the service trip to your
home and service labor charges.

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR 
RACK WARRANTY

For five years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, replacement parts for any 

rack that rusts because of a
manufacturing defect

You pay for the service trip to your
home and service labor charges.

FULL TWENTY-YEAR TUB/DOOR
LINER WARRANTY

For twenty years from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace 

the

PermaTuf

®

tub or door liner if it

fails to contain water because of a
manufacturing defect.

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This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be 
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care

®

servicers during

normal working hours.

Should your appliance need 
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES 
(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

• Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000
consumer information service

• Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You
are responsible for providing

adequate electrical, plumbing, and
other connecting facilities.

• Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

• Cleaning or servicing of air gap

device in drain line.

• Failure of the product if it is used for

other than its intended purpose or
used commercially.

• Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS 

NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: 

Manager— Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

GSD1821 

Part No. 165D4700P072
Pub No. 49-5728

This book is printed on recycled paper.

8-95

CG

YOUR GE DISHWASHER WITH

PERMATUF

®

INTERIOR

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date 

is needed to obtain service 

under warranty.

Printed in Louisville, KY

Summary of Contents for GSD1821

Page 1: ... Instructions Tips China Crystal Sterling 10 Cycle Features 4 5 Cycle Selection Chart 5 Detergent Guide 7 Dispenser Cups 7 Drying Options 4 5 Features 4 5 Loading 8 9 Operating Instructions 4 5 Rinse Agent 6 Water Temperature 6 Care and Cleaning Air Gap 11 Winter Storage 11 Problem Solver 13 15 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Front Panel Change 12 Consumer Services 19...

Page 2: ...Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the dishwasher Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Write 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 Co...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ... less water than the other cycles LIGHT WASH For loads that have dishes with light soils Step 5 Select the desired Energy Options TEMP BOOST Use this option for best performance with heavily soiled dishes When selected the wash cycle is extended while the dishwasher heats the water for the best washing and drying See Cycle Selection Chart HEATED DRY Turns the drying heater on for fast drying When ...

Page 5: ...to start the cycle Wash Cycles POTSCRUBBER NORMAL WASH LIGHT WASH WATER SAVER SHORT WASH RINSE HOLD Water Use Gallons approx 11 1 9 4 8 2 6 5 7 7 3 0 Wash Cycle Time Minutes approx 76 64 64 64 56 12 Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Cycle Sequence Rinse Main Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Unextended times These cycle times will be increased approximately 12 minutes if TEMP BOOST op...

Page 6: ...R CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC JET DRY Corporate Centre 1 55 Federal Road P O Box 1991 Danbury CT 06813 1991 To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water For good washing and drying the entering water must be at least 120 F To prevent dish damage inlet water should not exceed 150 F Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water How to Use a Rinse Agent 6 How to Test Water Temperature Check your water temperatu...

Page 7: ...ishes clean With soft water you need less detergent Your water department can tell you how hard your water is So can your county extension agent or your area s water softener company Just call and ask them how many grains of hardness there are in your water Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes money it can be harmful It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware called etching An ...

Page 8: ...d shapes Sauce pans mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down When loading dishwasher safe plastics make sure each plastic item is secured over two fingers This will insure good washing results Keep center area clear in the lower rack The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle Don t block it or load tall things next to it...

Page 9: ...e handles do not touch upper rack For best washing results be sure not to load large plates and cookware between silverware basket and the center of the rack The fold down fingers in the lower rack provide flexibility for loading extra large and hard to fit items The fingers may be left in the up position or folded down to customize the rack To increase the flexibility of the lower rack the flexib...

Page 10: ...ling silver YES Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acidic foods can and silver plate basket with stainless steel stain if left on Dry detergent can cause difficult to remove Contact between metals can black spots Place in back section of silverware basket to damage silver avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup Don t wash copper utensils in the same l...

Page 11: ...fuses or trip circuit breaker Turn off the water supply Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve Drain water from the inlet line and water valve Use a pan to catch the water Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot Built in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap Keep It Clean An air ...

Page 12: ...ging panels or when lower access panel is removed How to Change the Lower Panel 1 Remove the bottom panel attachment screws 2 Remove the top mounting screws 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 assembly by reversing the steps Bottom Panel Attachme...

Page 13: ...t be reaching the detergent cups Move dishes that may be blocking IN DISPENSER CUPS 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 doesn t open automatically call for service Detergent may be old If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box throw ...

Page 14: ...he 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 crystals instead of vinegar Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals If yours doesn t call GE Factory Service Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse ...

Page 15: ...necessary DISHWASHER Suds can cause unit to overflow That s why it s so important to use a detergent that s LEAKS designed for automatic dishwashers Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing This can lead to overflowing Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth MOTOR HUMS Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis If you do not use your dishwasher often set it to ...

Page 16: ...16 NOTES ...

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Page 18: ...rther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 Nort...

Page 19: ...Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so m...

Page 20: ...ppliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer info...

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