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GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
GSD4210
GSD4220
GSD4230
®
GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 165D4700P137 Pub. No. 49-5791
Dishwashers
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Congratulations! You 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. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your dishwasher. That’s important, because your new dishwasher will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7 GE & You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how. Operating Instructions Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Read t
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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, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. 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 can be explosive under these circumstances. If the hot water has not been used for tw
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 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 calling us toll-free ® at the GE Answer Center, 800.626.2000. n Connect
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! DO NOT… n Do not tamper with controls. n Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this n Do not abuse, sit on, or stand appliance or any discarded on the door or dish rack of appliance. the dishwasher. n Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment. n Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER n Use only powder or liquid n Do not touch the heating detergents or wetting agents element during or recommended for use in a immediately after use. dishwasher. n Do not operate your n Locate sharp items so that dishwasher unless all they are not likely to damage enclosure panels are properly the door seal. in place. n Load sharp knives with the n Close supervision is necessary handles up
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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. CYCLE SELECTION OPTIONS STATUS 4 6 8 WASH START RINSE NORMAL POTS SHORT CHINA TEMP ENERGY DELAY DRY WASH PANS WASH CRYSTAL RESET BOOST SAVER START DRY CLEAN 1 2 3 Control Settings Cycles 1 NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than norma
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Options 2 TEMP BOOST Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used best with heavily-soiled dishes. ENERGY Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry SAVER naturally and energy is saved. You can prop the door DRY ON open after the word CLEAN appears in the display. ENERGY Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This SAVER cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle. DRY OFF RESET To change a cy
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About the control panel lights. Display What It Means What To Do Electrical power to the IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN dishwasher has been THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED: interrupted but is now RESET back on. 1 Press the RESET pad and wait approximately 30 seconds. RESET 2 Unlatch and open the door. LIGHT A If the detergent cup is open and FLASHING empty, close the door and rerun the cycle with detergent in the closed cup only. B If the detergent cup is closed reset the dishwasher for the was
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Display What It Means What To Do Drain is blocked. This Locate and remove the blockage in WASH indicates that the drain the drain system. is so clogged that the WASH 1 Check the air gap (see the Air dishwasher cannot LIGHT Gap section). continue to operate in FLASHING 2 Check for a kink in the drain hose. a satisfactory manner. Dishwasher will stop. 3 Check for stopped-up drains. (NOTE: Warranty service does no
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Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. Adjust your water heater, if needed. Using a Rinse Agent A rinse agent,such as JET-DRY, makes w
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft water, you need less detergent. Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your wa
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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 glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. A cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mi
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the c
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About optional accessories. Wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 800-626-2002. Your order will be sent directly to your home. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. Wood Panel Trim Kits Wood panel trim kits contain trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and bottom access panel to match your kitchen cabinets. Specify the trim of your choice from the following options: n GPF45 1/4† Panel Trim Kit n GPF46 3/4† Panel Trim Kit
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove 1
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Review the charts on the following pages first and 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 tripped circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. • Try input panel again. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal you’ll hear are normal shredding action. • Drain valve opening to pump water out. • Timer contro
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean the bottom of the tub water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated. Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, out of the tub clean it. • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a plumber. • If the dishwasher drains i
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To 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. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant. Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water temperature temperature is correct. Rinse agent dispenser • Check
