GEAppliances GSD4410 GSD4420 GSD4425 GSD4430 GSD4435 GSD4910 GSD4920 GSD4930 GSD4940 Part No. 165D4700P162 Pub. No.
Congratulations! YouAm Now Partof the GEFamily. Welcome to the GE thmily. We're proud of our qualib_ products and we are committed to providing dependable se_@e. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Manual and you'll hear it in the fliendly voices of our Custolller sei_qce . department. Best of all, you'll experience fl_ese values each time you use your dishwasher. Thaffs important, because your new dishwasher will be part of your family for ma W years.
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 yourseff injust a few minutes? This Owner's Manual can tefl you how. Operating Instructions ControlPanel ............... Readthis Manual Inside you _dll find many helpflll }finis on how lo use and maintain )x)ur dishwasher properly..
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. WARNING! Foryour 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.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual PROPER INSTALLATION ANDMAINTENANCE 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 GEAnswer Center7 800.626.2000.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. WARNING! DONOT... Do not tamper with conlrols. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher, _dd_ou! first remoxing the door of the washing conlpartnlenl. store combustible inside, on appliance appliance. Do not discard a dishwasher iiiiiiiiiiiii_iil Do not Do nol allow children or use mamfials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the xicinily of this or any olher appliance.
WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER 1Jse only powder or liquid detergents or x_lling agenls recommended fbr use in a dishwasher. Do not touch the heating element during or immedialely after use. iiiiiiiiiiiii_iil Do not Locate shm]) items so that lhey are not likely 1o damage the door seal. operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure in place. Load shm]) knives xdth the handles up 1o reduce lhe risk of cul-lype injuries.
About the dishwasher control panel. You can Iocate your model number on the tub wall_just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from)our model. ControlSettings This display tells you what is happening in tile dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems. It also remembers your |ast t3,cle so you don't have u) reprogram each 'dine. See',heAbout the display set't;lOn. Information displayed: LOADSELECTION. OPTIONS. X4_len tile dishwasher tile load.
Load Selection NORMAL Forloadsof everydaydishes, glassesandcookwarewith mediumsoils. NOTE:Many dishes have lighter soil than normal.Choosinga cycle other than NORMAL will save energyand water. POTSPANS Forheavilysoiled dishes or cookwarewith dried-onor baked-onsoils. Everydaydishes may be included.This cyclewill not removeburned-onfoods. CHINA CRYSTALForlightly soiled chinaand crystal.Water is aeratedfor a gentle wash. RINSEHOLD Forrinsingpartial loadsthat will bewashed later.
About the display. Dishwashing Shortcut When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is moved to the ON position, the control panel _ill display the last seldngs you selec/ed. If you don't wanl 1o change any of the seuings, simply u>uch START, Thedishwasherfemembersyour!ast cycleso you don't haveto reprogram eachtime, NOTE." If flmre has been a power t?tilure, NORMALwash and ENERGYSAVERORYOFFwill auummdcal|y be programmed. Make aW new selections as desired and touch START, These .
Know the display. What It Means AUTONORMAL NORMALcycle has been se]ecled. AUTOPOTSPANS POTSPANScycle has been se]ecled. AUTOCHINA CHINACRYSTAL cycle has been selecled. RINSEHOLDcycle has 1)eense]ecled. HEATEDDRY Displayed when ENERGYSAVERDRYis no! selecled. ENERGYSAVER DRY Displayed when ENERGYSAVERDRYis selecled. SENSINGSOIL LEVEL Displayed when lhe dishwasher is determining lhe amount of soil in the load and calculating the amounl wash time needed.
About the display diagnostic codes. p_ What It Means What To Do Electrical power dishwasher has been to the iF DISHWASHERWASiN USEWHEN THEPOWERFAILUREOCCURRED: interrupted back on. but is now 1 Press the RESETpad andwait approximately 30 seconds. 2 Unlatch and ()pen the door. A Iffl_e detergent cup is ()pen and empty and the dishwasher was set for tim NORMAL,POTSPANSor CHINA CRYSTAL(3,de, (lose door and put the load through a RINSEHOLD(Tcle.
What It Means RESET What To Do Drain is blocked. This indicates that the drain Press the RESETpad to stop the beep. is so clogged that the dishwasher cannot D)cate and remove the blockage in the drain system. To pump any remaining water out of the machine: continue to operate in a satisfactory manner. Dishwasher will stop. I Lalch the door. 2 Select a W tTcle. 3 Touch touch SYARYand RESET NOTE: Warranty cover household If E3 repeats tbr se_ice.
About the display diagnostic codes. What It Means What To Do Not enough water is entering the dishwasher. l Jnlatch tile door. tile bottom wamr supply ill _ _i %1 i OR ii If there is no water of file dishwasher, check in tile It) the dishwasher. Is the dishwasher water supply mined on? Is the household water supply turned on? If you use well or cislenl supply adequate? water, is tile If tile water supply is adequam, tD" file (Tcle again. If KS repeats, call for sei_ce.
About the soil sensor system. The dishwasher has an exclusive Soil Sensor System that measures the amount of soil in the load, ARer the soil is measured the dishwasher decides the length of the main wash cycle and the number of rinses needed, WATER TOTAL USAGE TIME GALLONSMINUTES CYCLE SEQUENCES mmmmmmmmm_ Norma! Heavy Norm_l Me_J.r_ NormaI Lig.t Pans Heavy _______ 1Z2 67-82 9,3 58-73 5,9 29-39 LO- - _ - HI ots Heavy Pans LO--HI pois Lig.
Using the dishwasher. Checkthe Water Temperature The entering waler must be at least 120°F. and not more lhan 150 oF., for effective cleaning and u:)prevenl dish damage. Check ll_e water temperalure _ifl_ a can@ or meat flmnnometer. Turn on lhe hot wa/er fimcet nearesl ll_e dishwasher, place the flmnnomeler in a glass and let lhe water run continuously into ll_e glass until ll_e lemperalure slops rising. Ac!jusl your wamr healer, if needed.
ProperUseof Detergent I Jse only detergenl specifically made fi)r use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fiesh and &y. Don't put powder delergenl into the dispenser unlil you're ready lo wash dishes. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hardor soft. With hard water, you need exlra delergenl. Wilh soft waler, you need less detergent. Prolect yore dishes and dishwasher by contacling your waler depmlmenl and asking how hard your waler is.
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. UpperRack The upper ra(k is tor glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit besl along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-sate plastics. A cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in lhe up or down position to add flexibilib_. The upper rack is good for all kinds of od&shaped utensils.
iiii,l!!,i_iiiiiii Lower Rack Whenloading thelowerrack,donotloadlargeplatters or traysin thefrontrightcorner.Theymaypreventdetergent fromcirculatingduringthe washcycle, mmmmmmmmm_ The lox_r rack is best used fi)r plains, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platmrs, pots and bowls along the sides, in comers, or in lhe back. The soiled side of items should tace the center of the rack.
About optional accessories. Wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 8_-626-2002. Your order will be sent directly to your home. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. WoodPanel TrimKits ...................... Wood panel Uim kils contain Uim and insu_uc6ons ff)r adding a decorauve wood door panel and bolloln access panel 1o n]aM] your kilchen cabinels.
Caring for the dishwasher. Toclean the controI panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. Toclean 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 J_ If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place dining J/_ the winler, aska service technician 1(7: Cut off elecuical power u_ lhe dishwasher. Remove fllscs or uJp circuil breaker.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights go off when you're settimj controls Time too long between touching of selected pads Each pad must be touched _4thin 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch aW pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
Possible Causes Noise Some of the sounds you'll hear are normal What To Do Soft tbod disposal shredding action. Drain valve opening pump water out. to Timer control as c}vle progTesses. Detergent !i_i_iiiiiii!;@ cup opening. Tile motor stopping during tlle &ying period. Water draining out of the mb immediately after you touch RESETpad. Utensils are not secure in the rack or something small has dropped into the rack Motor hums iiii!ii_i!iHH Make sure eveuthing is secured in dishwasher.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes Waterwon't pump ii!iliiiiiiiliii!i}liiiiiii outof the tubi i Drain is clogged What To Do If you have an air gap, clean it. Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a plumber. If tile dishwasher drains inlo a disposer, nm disposer clear. See tile About the display section. Suds in the tub 24 Correct detergent wasn't used 1Jse only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Possible Causes Dishes don't dry Dishes and flatware not clean What To Do Low inlet water Make temperature temperature Rinse agent dispenser is empty Check the rinse agent dispenser. Inlet water temperature is below 120°F. Raise tim water healer Water pressure is temporarily low Turn on a fhucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. temperature is correct. to 120°F. Air gap is clogged Clean the air gap.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips What To Do PossibleCauses Cloudinesson ii!iliiiiiiiliii!iiliiiiiii i i glassware Combination of soft water and too much This is called etching and is pemlanent. To prevent tllis tiom happening, use less deter,gent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in tile shortest cycle tllat will get diem clean. detergent Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
GEDishwasher Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care_ technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You: One Year Fromthe date of the Anypart of the dishwasher which thils due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service/o replace the delec/ive pmt.
Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswer Center_ 800.626.2000 The GE Answer (]enter ® is open 94 hours a day 7 days a week. In-HomeRepaFService800-GE-CARE$ (800-432-2737 _iilii{i/iiiii{i!iii[#i# Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. ,ii %i_ Special Needs Service8oo.6z6.zooo TDD 800- TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, fl-ee of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a banie> flee kitchen tor persons xdth limited mobility.
