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 YOU...

Before using your
dishwasher, read this
guide carefully.

It is intended to help you
operate and maintain your new
dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If you don’t understand something

If you received
a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
dishwasher.

Save time and money.
Before you request
service . . .

or-need more help, write (include

-

Check the Problem Solver in the

your phone number):

back of this guide. It lists causes

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances

of minor 

 problems that

Appliance Park

you can correct yourself.

Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language

 

 la 

 en

version of this book, call

 de 

 manual,

GE Answer 

name a

800.626.2000

GE Answer Center,”

consumer information service.

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 800.626.2000.

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
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came
with your dishwasher. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

Model Number

 Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.

 YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

the back of this guide.

details—including your phone number—to:

We’re proud of our service and want you to be

Manager, Consumer Relations

pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

GE Appliances

service you receive, here are three steps to 

 for

Appliance Park

further help.

Louisville, KY 40225

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

appliance, Explain why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

cases, this will solve the problem.

20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

ENERGY-SAVING 

 Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

● 

If you don’t need your dishes right away allow

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in

the dishes to dry naturally over a longer period

only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to

such as overnight.

rinse off heavy soils.

● 

Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load.
(See 
the Operating section.)

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Summary of Contents for GSD806

Page 1: ...7 DrVing Options 4 Energy Saving Tips 2 Features 4 5 Loading 8 9 Operating instructions 4 5 RinseAgent 6 Water Temperature 6 Care and Cleaning Air Gap 11 Winter Storage 11 Problem Solver l 3 l5 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 wPreparation Front Panel Change 12 Consumer Services l9 Important Phone Numbers 19 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Repair Service 2 Warranty Back Cover GE Applia...

Page 2: ...our 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 SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the the back of this guide details including your phone number to We re proud of our service and want...

Page 3: ...es Do not tamper with controls 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 abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher Q 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 di...

Page 4: ...rmance on normal soils LIGHT WASH For loads that have dishes with light soils step s Select the desired Energy Options WASH HEAT 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 select...

Page 5: ...5 minutes if selected a Load clean plates and dishes to be warmed b Select HEATED DRY on c Be sure the door is unlatched d Slowly turn the Cycle Indicator dial to PLATE WARMER e Latch the door to start the cycle Cycle Selection Chart d POTSCRUBBER 10 6 NORMAL WASH 9 I LIGHT WASH 7 9 SHORT WASH 7 4 RINSE HOLD 3 Wash Cycle Time Minutes approx Cycle Sequence 72 mmmmmmE 1 51 43 mmm mm mm WmE mmm mmm 1...

Page 6: ...ST 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...

Page 7: ...tate the Cycle Indicator Dial a fill turn to the OFF position When the closed cup contains soap it is Grasp handle best that the door be in a partially open rotate and position before rotating the Cycle close tightly Indicator Dial This will help reduce the amount of detergent and rinse aid agent spillage into the tub Detergent Usage Guide powder or liquid SO WATER O 3 grains hardness MEDIUM WATER...

Page 8: ... cups and saucers Cups and glasses fit best along the sides This is also the place for dishwasher safe plastics Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can t fall onto the heating unit Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily Don t let the glasses touch each other Keep center area clear in the lower rack The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the...

Page 9: ...ith the soiled side facing the center of the rack Donlt letany item extend through bottom Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly The security cell cover hinged in the handle may be lowered to either side to secure light weight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action Precaution T...

Page 10: ...g 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 DV detergent can cause difficult to remove black spots Place in b...

Page 11: ...reaker Turn off the water supply Disconnect the water inlet 1 ine from the water valve Pump C ver Screws Drain water from the inlet I ine and water valve Use a pan to catch the water Reconnect the water inlet 1 ine 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 ga...

Page 12: ...h 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 screws 7 Replace the entire access assembly by reversing the steps Wood Panel fiim Kits Wood panel trim kits contain trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel no ...

Page 13: ...sure is normal before using your dishwasher Plugged air gap See Care and Cleaning 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 The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items If you used a powder detergent open the ...

Page 14: ...ct 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...ishwasher Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached Repeat if necessw Suds can cause unit to overflow That s why it s so important to use a detergent that s designed for automatic dishwashers Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing This can lead to overflowing Wipe up accidentd spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth Dishwasher has not been use...

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Page 19: ...eech who have l r iille controls for 1 variety f E access to a TDD Jr a c nventiorral teletypewriter rnz y ztf pt iimces Ind 21 brochure to cafl 800 TDD C F AC 800 833 4322 to request inf orma issis in f l irlnin q 1 barrier f rec ti rr or service kitchen for f crsorls with limited rrrobili y 1 obt iirl tbt se items fret of c b lr tfl 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80B626 2224 You c n tliivt t hc ...

Page 20: ...rranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinay 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 S...

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