Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GSD500 GE
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GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Dishwashers Part No. 165D4700P126 Pub. No. 49-5780 GSD500 GSD530 GSD650 GSD680 GSD715 GSD720 GSD725 Owner’ s Manual.
Congratulations! Y ou Are Now Part of the GE Family . Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life.
5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 DO NOT… ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information WHEN USING YOUR DISHW ASHER ■ Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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.
Energy Options HEA TED DRY T urns the drying heater on for fast drying. This ON cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle. HEA TED DRY Shuts off the drying heat options.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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. Be sure the door is unlatched.
Heavy , Normal and Short Wash (GSD500/530 only) Be sure the door is unlatched. Slowly turn the dial to the cycle you want. Don’t turn it past this position, or you could accidentaly miss a rinse. Select any options. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the dishwasher . 12 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.
Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Featur es and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
15 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Changing color panels. 16 If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’ s front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over . Each side of each panel is a different color .
17 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Color panels and wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 800-626-2002. Y our order will be sent directly to your home. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 18 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 .
19 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… 20 T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Water standing in This is.
21 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… 22 T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Spots and filming Extreme.
23 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Y ellow or brown film Tea or coffee 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 24 Notes.
25 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 26 Notes.
27 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. ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
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