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GE GSD2900 Series, Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM

CONTROL PANEL
DOESN’T RESPOND
TO INPUTS

SOUNDS YOU

WILL HEAR

VAPOR AT
THE VENT

DETERGENT CUP
ACCIDENTALLY
LATCHED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Shut off power to dishwasher at fuse or circuit breaker. Wait 5 seconds and restore

power to dishwasher. Try input panel again.

You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds. These are normal.

 Soft food disposal shredding action.

● 

Drain valve opening to pump water out.

 Timer control 

as cycle progresses.

● 

Detergent cup opening.

During the drying period:

● 

The motor 

Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when
water is being pumped out.

● 

Close and latch the door.

● 

Touch the 

 pad three times 

 3 seconds. Display will show

count down of 40 seconds.

● 

When display is blank, unlatch the door and open 

 detergent cup.

If you need more help. 

 toll free:

GE Answer 
800.626.2000
consumer information service

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Summary of Contents for GSD2900 Series

Page 1: ... 4 5 Loading 13 14 Lock Controls Feature 6 Operating instructions 4 12 POTSCRUBBER 4 12 Rinse Agent 11 SoilLevel 10 Systems Monitor 7 9 Water Temperature 11 Care and Cleaning Air Gap 16 User Maintenance 16 Winter Storage 16 GE Appliances Problem solver 18 21 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation Front Panel Change 17 Consumer Services 23 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Important...

Page 2: ...Select a SOIL OPTION that will remove soil from load If you don t need your dishes right away use your HEATED DRY off Energy saver feature that turns the drying heater off automatically Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight Watch the SYSTEMS MONITOR for more ideas See Systems Monitor section Convenience Features This dishwasher has many convenient features Controls are arrang...

Page 3: ...ot tamper with controls Do not touch the Calrod heating element during or immediately afier use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place 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 disc...

Page 4: ...mal soils SHORT WASH For loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on such as loads consisting mostly of glasses Delay Start annot be u sed with thi cycle CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal The wash action is softened by pumping air along with the water to protect your delicate items RINSE HOLD For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Do not u re de...

Page 5: ...s When selected the wash cycle will be extended up to 30 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying This option is not available on CHINA CRYSTAL SHORT WASH or RINSE HOLD cycles STAR pad Ther is a time delay between start up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away Dishwasher will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically To ...

Page 6: ...nd HEATED DRY off will automatically be programmed Make any new selections as desired and touch START How to lock dishwasher controls to prevent use by children Your dishwasher has a hidden Children cannot accidentally start control pad When this pad is dishwasher by touching pads The touched twice within 3 seconds only control unaffected is the all pads become inoperative and no START DELAY If th...

Page 7: ... and Main Wash periods RINSE I Displayedduring RinseperiodsfollowingtheMainWash DRYING I DisplayedduringHEATEDDRYonwhenselected RINSED ONLY I Indicatescompletionof RINSE HOLDcycle Remainsonuntildoorisunlatched HEATING Indicates water is being heated in wash or rinse period to temperature necessary for good washability The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 30 minutes when HEATING ...

Page 8: ...se the cup 2 Relatch the door and touch START then immediately touch CLEAR RESET This will pump any remaining water out of the machine 3 Select the desired cycle and rerun the load IF THE DISHWASHER WAS NOT IN USE 1 Latch door 2 Select desired cycle 3 Run cycle when desired This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate for longer than normal drain times but cycle time will be extended If...

Page 9: ...ttom of the dishwasher check the water supply to the dishwasher Is the dishwasher water supply turned on Valve usually located under the sink Is the household water supply turned on If you use well or cistern water is the supply adequate If the water supply is adequate try the cycle again If LOW WATER repeats call for service Unlatch the door If there is standing water in the bottom of the dishwas...

Page 10: ...ased up to 15 minutes if necessa for your dishwasher to heat the water to orooer temperature for good washability If WASH HEAT BOOST is selected time will be extended up to 30 minutes total u ng PO SCRUBBE or NORMAL cycles Drying Cycle Options HEATED DRY on Available on all wash cycles except RINSE HOLD Add 30 minutes to wash cycle time HEATED DRY off Energy Saver Drying Drying heater is turned of...

Page 11: ... 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 drying faster too For best dishwashing performance use of a rinse agent such as JET DRY brand is recommended Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form Your dishwasher uses the liquid form How to f...

Page 12: ...r dishwasher Two becaus t is not necessary to overtighten some cycles use two washes NOTE E open the detergent cup titer it See Detergent Usage has been losed close and at h the do r Guide below and touch the CLEAMRESETpad three Grasp handle times within 3 econds The Display will rotate and show ount down f40 seconds When close tightly the display is blank unlatch the door Detergent Usage Guide po...

Page 13: ...asher safe lastics make sure each plastic em is secured over two fingers This will insure good washing results The folding utility shelf gives you extra space for cups Keep center area clear in the lower rack and long u ensils on two levels Load the lower level The wash tower rises through the center of the lower first then fold the shelf down Put the utility shelf up for glasses and tall items To...

Page 14: ...items from the effects of the vigorous wash action The slots in the cell covers may be used to separate large table knives Be sure 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 14 The fold down fingers in the lower rack urovide flexibility for load ng extra large and harb to fit items The ...

Page 15: ...ng immediately Salty or acidic foods can stain if left on Dry detergent can cause dif f icult to rernove black spots Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid exposure to detergent Irom the detergent cup 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 ...

Page 16: ...er inlet 1 ine from the water valve c Drain water from the inlet I ine and water valve Use a pan to catch the water Pump Cover Screws Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve Drain the COI ection chamber at rear of unit below filter by disconnecting hose to pump Reconnect after draining Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot Bu...

Page 17: ...ve the bottom panel attachment screws 2 On models without top mounting screws remove Bottom Panel Attachment Screws 1 the entire access assembly by lifiing it up and over the retaining tabs 3 On models with top mounting screws remove the screws 4 Take out the top trim screws and remove the top trim 5 Slide the color panel s up and out and put the color you want in front 6 Replace the top trim and ...

Page 18: ...top rack maybe spilling onto the bottom rack Check for improper loading Dishes shouldn t nest together Avoid overloading Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it s not empty Choose another cycle to give you longer washing time Check inlet water temperature It should be at least 120 F To test see How to Test Water Temperature section Try the Wash Heat Boost Option Water pressure may be tempor...

Page 19: ...r and pour 2 cups 5 of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close tie door and aHow the dishwasher to complete the cycle If vinegar Awe doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup of citric acid stals instead of vinegar Most drugstores carry citric acid crystis If yours doesn t c l General Electric Factory Service Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a mont...

Page 20: ...rains into a disposer run the disposer to clear Be sure the disposer is not clogged See the SYSTEMS MONITOR section Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AUTOMA C 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 Close and latch the dishwasher To pump out water touch START two times th...

Page 21: ...hredding 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 Close and latch the door Touch the CLEAWRESET pad three times within 3 seconds Display will show count down of 40 seconds When display is blank unl...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22 ...

Page 23: ...ng or speech who have Braille controls for a variety ofGE access 10 a 1 1 1 or a conventional tctetypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TI EA 800 83 1 4322 t reques i nfi rttla assist in planning a barrier free t iorr or service kitchen fi r persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge calt 800 626 2000 Service Contiacts 80 62 2224 YOLI can have the secure feel...

Page 24: ...nician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Facto 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 Part No 165 D3080P308 J WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach adequate electrical plumbing and you how to us...

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