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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
EDW1500 Series
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
GSD3200 Series
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
GSD3400 Series
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
GSD3500 Series
Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
GSD3600 Series
Loading the Dishwasher Racks . .8, 9
GSD3700 Series
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .10
GSD3800 Series
Using the D
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper (as
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About the dishwasher control panel. You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. GSD3200 Series START HOT START OPTION CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS OFF SHORT WASH POTS NORMAL HI TEMP WASH HEATED DRY & PANS WASH ON OFF ON OFF PLATE WARMER (HEATED DRY ON) RINSE ONLY (HEATED DRY OFF) EDW1500 Series and GSD3400 Series HOT START OPTION START START DELAY (HRS) ENERGY OPTIONS CYCLES CYCLE ON OFF SHORT WASH POT
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Control Settings Cycles POTS & PANS/ For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. HEAVY WASH This cycle will not remove burned-on foods. NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water. S
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About the dial cycles. HOT START Rinse Only OPTION START START DELAY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent. (HRS) Make sure HEATED DRY is not selected. Slowly turn the Dial to RINSE ONLY. 1 3 SHORT OFF WASH Be sure the door is unlatched. Latch the door to start the cycle. PLATE WARMER 2 4 (HEATED DRY ON) (HEATED DRY OFF) RINSE ONLY HOT START Plate Warmer OPTION START START DELAY (HRS) For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approx
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the dishwasher. www.GEAppliances.com Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F and hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to thermometer in a glass and let the water run prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature continuously into the glass until the temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the stops ris
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Using the dishwasher. Forget to Add a Dish? A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash. Open the door slightly. 1 Wait until the water spray action stops. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher. 2 Add forgotten dishes. 3 Close the door. 4 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. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and gl
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Silverware Basket Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers, should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top. To increase th
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About optional accessories. You can change the door and lower access panel These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by calling these optional accessories: 800.626.2002. 1/4” Wood Panel Trim Kit Specify accessory number when ordering. 3/4” Trimless Wood Panel Kit Descriptions of Optional Accessories Wood panel trim kit—This accessory contains Trimless wood panel kit—This accessory contains tri
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit www.GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances circuit breaker tripped from the circuit. Noise Some of the sounds
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishes and flatware Inlet water temperature • Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F. not clean is below 120°F • Use the HOT START feature. Water pressure is • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, temporarily low wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Air gap is clogged • Clean the air gap. Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispens
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Dishwasher Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or date is needed to obtain service call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of t
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