GE GSD630 Use And Care Manual Download Page 1

Use and Care Guide

Dishwasher

Contents

Air 

14

Problem 

Appliance 

Rinse 

 and 

14

Safety Instructions

 

 Sterling

User Maintenance Instructions 14

 Services

Back 

 Features

5

Water Temperature

Detergent, Detergent 

   7

Winter Storage

14

 

7

 Tips

Features

4

Front Panel 

 

Loading

Model and Serial Numbers
operating 

4,5

 Selection

4,5

GE Answer Center

a

 options

4,5

800.626.2000

Built-in Model 

GE Appliances

Summary of Contents for GSD630

Page 1: ...nce Instructions 14 lonsumer Services 19 Wawanty Back over ycle Features 5 Water Temperature i Detergent Detergent iuide 6 7 Winter Storage 14 Dis enser CIUDS 7 Ener Saving Tips 2 Features 4 Front Panel C olor hange 15 Loading 8 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 operating Guide 4 5 lycle Selection 4 5 GE Answer Centera Drying options 4 5 800 626 2000 Built in Model GSD630 GSD640 GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...me a GE Answer Center servicio de informaci6n para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your applianc...

Page 3: ... reduce 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...

Page 4: ... approximately 790 for the NORMAL WASH cycle STEP 4 Select the cycle and start dishwasher See Cycle Selection Hints If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the dishwasher For POTSCRUBBER and NORMAL WASH cycles POT NORMAL SCRUBBER WASH m a Push selected cycle button b Latch the door LIGHT WASH DRYING s I WASHING c Slowly turn Cycle...

Page 5: ...happens in each cycle You 11 hear occasional clicking sounds Soft food disposer shredding action Drain valve opening to pump water out 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 Timer control as cycle progresses Detergent cup opening Wash Water Use Cycle Time Gallons Minutes Wash Cycles approx appro...

Page 6: ... oversudsing Second check the phosphate content Phosphate helps prevent hard water materials from forming spots or film on your dishes If your water is hard 7 grains or more your detergent has to work harder Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better If the phosphate content is low 8 7 or less you ll have to use extra detergent with hard water Your water department can tell...

Page 7: ...CYCLES POTSCRUBBER NOW WASH LIGHT WASH 2 Remove large quantities of any food Your dishwasher has a built in soft food disposer that pulverizes soft food bits and flushes them away It can handle small amounts of soft foods but large amounts will be difficult to handle 3 Try to remove food scraps and place dishes in dishwasher before soils have a chance to dry and become hard Dishes with dried on so...

Page 8: ...s fit best along the sides This is the place for dishwasher safe plastics too Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can t fall onto the Calrod heating unit Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily Don t let the glasses touch each other WATCH OUT FOR THIS The wash tower rises through the center of the bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle Don t bloc...

Page 9: ...d racks along the edge lower rack I Don t let anv Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives forks and spoons so they Take out anything that may fall or extend through the don t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic bottom of the basket items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers are not recommended for automatic dishwashing If p...

Page 10: ...ain 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 remove...

Page 11: ...ait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See Care and Cleaning section Improper rack loading See Loading section Water may not be reaching the detergent cups Move dishes that may be blocking 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 ...

Page 12: ...t NORMAL WASH 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 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 c...

Page 13: ...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 Close and latch the dishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached Repeat if necessary Suds can cause unit to overflow That s why it s...

Page 14: ...inish If you have an air gap check it at least once a month IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY The air gap is easy to clean With most types first turn off the dishwasher then lift off the chrome cover Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any build up of grit A toothpick makes cleaning easy Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn t draining well Not us...

Page 15: ...r GSD640 dishwasher GSD640 This kit contains trim Check the color you want on the and instructions for adding a order form below and mail it to us decorative wood door panel and lower access panel to match kitchen cabinets The kit is available at no extra cost Order from GE Appliances c o Dri View Manufacturing 4706 Allmond Ave Louisville KY 40209 r 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ORDER FORM FOR GSD640 1 I 1 t I ...

Page 16: ... TAPE HERE Name Address City State Zip GE Appliances c o Dri View Mfg 4706 Allmond Ave Louisville KY 40209 PLACE STAMP HERE 16 ...

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Page 19: ...eP information service is available to help Your cdl and your question will be answered promptiy and courteously And you can cdl any time GE Answer Cente service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Telecommunication Detice for the Deaf Patis andAccessories 800 626 2002 hdividu qutiled to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping ...

Page 20: ...e All warranty sewice will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directo 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 t...

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