Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GSC3430 GE
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Dishwashers 165D4700P334 49-55014 11-05 JR GSC3200 GSC3230 GSC3400 GSC3430 Owner’ s Manual Safety Information . . . . . . .4–8 Operating Instr uctions Connecting Electricity . . . . .12 Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . .13 Control Settings . . .
2 GE & Y ou, A Service Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dishwasher properly . Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dishwasher .
3 Y ou’ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of T roubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away . A list of toll-free customer ser vice numbers is included in the back section.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 4 W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury , or death.
5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher , you can receive one by visiting our website at ge.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 CAUTION: T o prevent minor injury or property damage ■ Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if available, may be hot to the touch.
7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information W ARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHW ASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 8 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! When using your dishwasher , follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 9 About the unicouple..
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the unicouple. 10 How to Connect the Unicouple Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter .
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 How to Drain Excess W ater From Unicouple Hoses If the sink is 34 ″ or higher from the floor , the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly into the sink.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 12 About connecting electricity . Electrical Requirements ■ This appliance must be supplied with 120V , 60 Hz, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 13 About the dishwasher control panel. Y ou can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door . Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 14 Energy Options HI TEMP Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used best WASH with heavily-soiled dishes. HEA TED T urns the drying heater on for fast drying.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 15 About the dial cycles. Short Wash For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any options.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 16 Start Delay (GSC3400 and GSC3430 only) The ST ART DELA Y will allow you to delay the start time of any cycle not on the Dial automatically for up to 6 hours. Be sure the door is unlatched.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Using the dishwasher . Check the W ater T emperature The entering water must be at least 120°F . and not more than 150°F ., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 18 Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
19 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 20 Loading the dishwasher racks. Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner . They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle.
21 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well. Caring for the dishwasher . T o clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly .
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 22 About optional accessories. Y ou can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by orderi.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker tripped circuit breaker . Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… 24 T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Water standing in This is.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 25 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Stained tub interior Detergent with • Some detergents contain colorant was used colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior with extended use.
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 27 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Y ellow or brown film T ea or cof fee stains • Remove the stain by hand, on inside surfaces using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water .
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 28 Notes.
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Day Y ear Street Address Consumer Pr oduct Ownership R egistration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. W e are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to pr otect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today .
31 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE Dishwasher W arranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. Pl ease have serial number and model number available when calling for service.
Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day , 7 days a week. OR Visit our W ebsite at: ge.com GE Answer Center ® 800.626.
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