GEAppliances GSD4410 GSD4420 GSD4430 GSD4910 GSD4920 GSD4930 GSD4940 Part No. 165D4708P136 Pub. No. 49..
Congratulations! YouAre Now Partof theGEFamily. Welcome/o tim GE f_tmily. We're proud of our quality products and we are commitmd to providing dependable se_,ice. You'll see it in fl_iseasyqo-use Owner' s M mmal and you'll hem il in tim fiiendly voices of our customer se_,ice departmenl. Best of all, you'll expe_Jence fl_ese values each time you use your dishwasher. That's important, because your new dishwasher will be part of your family for ma W years.
Safety information ...... 4- 7 GE& You, A ServicePartnership. 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 will find ma W helpfhl hints on how to use and maintain your 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 Center_'800.626.2000.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. WARNING! DONOL.. Do not tamper with controls. } Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher, Do not discmd a dishwasher _qd_out first removing the door of the washing compartmenl. Do noÁ store or use combustible mamrials, gasoline or other tlammable vapors and liquids in fl_e vicinily of this or aW other appliance. Do not allow children to play inside, on or _th this appliance or any discarded appliance.
WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER 1Jse only powder or liquid dele_genls or welling agenls recommended tbr use in a dishwasher. D_cate sharp ilems so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately atier use. iiiiiiiiiiiii_iil Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure in place. Dmd sharp knives _th the handles up It reduce the _Jsk of cut-type il_jmJes.
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 T ,eDJspl y This display mils you what is happening in dm dishwasher and can alert you 1o some possible problems. I1also remembers your lasl t3,cle so you donq have to reprogram each time. See',heAbout the display setTIOII. Information displayed: LOADSELECTION. OPTIONS.
NORMAL POTS PANS 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 will save energy and water. For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will not remove burned-on foods. CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal. Water is aerated for a gentle wash. RINSE HOLD For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.
Aboutthedisplay. Dishwashing Shortcut When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is moved to the ON position, the control panel will display the last settings you selected. ffyou don't want to chan,g_ any of the settings, simply touch START. Thedishwasheri_membersyour!ast cycleso youdon't haveto [eprc_ram earl7time, NOTE." If fl_ere has been a power t?tilure, NORMALwash and ENERGYSAVERDRFOFFwill automatically be programmed. Make aW new selections as desired and touch START.
Know the display. What It Means AUTONORMAl NORMAL_3,clehas been selected. AUTOPOTSPANS POTSPANS_3,clehas been selected. AUTOCHINA CHINACRYSTAL _3,clehas been seleded. RINSE RINSEHOLD_3,clehas been selec/ed. HEATEDDRY Displwed when ENERGYSAVER DRY is not selec/ed. ENERGYSAVER DRY Displwed when ENERGYSAVERDRY is selected. SENSINGSOIL LEVEL Displwed when fl_edishwasher is de/ermining the mnoun! of soil in the load and calculating the amount wash time needed. LO....
About the displaydiagnosticcodes. p_ RESET ill _ What/t Means What To Do Electrlcal 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. _i A If file detergent cup is ()pen and empty and the dishwasher was set fbr rim NORMAL POTS PANS or CHINA CRYSTAL():cle, close door and put the load through a RINSE HOLD(Tcle.
What/t Means What To Do Press the RESETpad to stop the beep. iFP ( Dr isblock .Thls indicates that the drain RESET is so clogged that the dishwasher cannot continue to operate in a satisfactory manner. Dishwasher will stop. Is)care and remove the blockage in the drain system. To pump any remaining water out of the machine: I Lalch the door. 2 Select a W (T(le. 3 Touch touch SYARYand RESET tl_en immedia|ely NOTE: Warrm_ty service does not coveI household drain problems.
About the displaydiagnosticcodes. What/t Means What To Do Not enough water is the dishwasher. I)nlalch the door. the bouom _ i ii _ entering iLii_ wamr supply OR iiii!(i ii( iiii i_iiii i ii(i iii iii If there is no water of d_e dishwasher, in the to the dishwasher. Is lhe dishwasher waler supply lumed on? Is lhe household waler supply lurned on? If you use well or cistern supply adequate? _i/ check wa|er, is d_e If the water supply is adequate, uy the _ycle again.
About the soil sensor system.
Usingthe dishwasher. Checkthe Water Temperature The entering waler must be at least 120°F. and not more than 150 oF., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperalure with a can@ or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water fimcet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into tl_e glass until tl_e temperature slops _Jsing. Ac!just your wamr healer, ifneeded.
ProperUseof Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent flesh and d U. Don't put powder detergent into tile dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes. Tile amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is harder soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. Wifll soft water, you need less detergent. Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is.
Loading the dishwasher racks. For best d/shwashing results, follow these loading gu/de/ines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. UpperRack The upper rack is tbr glasses, cups and saucers. (]ups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place tbr dishwashe>sate plastics. A cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in lhe up or down position to add flexibility. The upper rack is good fbr all kinds of od&shaped utensils.
Lower Rack When/oadingthe towerrack,do nOtloadlargeplattersor tr_s in thefrontrightCornerTheymaypreventdetergent fromcirculatingduringthe washcycb, Tile lower rack is best used fbr plates, saucers, and cookware. Large ilems such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platters, pots and bowls akmg tim sides, in comers, or in lhe back. The soiled side of items should f_tce tim cenler of file rack. Fold
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 control 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 If your dishwasher lhe winlel, Ask ;4 is left in an unheated service technician to: power to/he _Cut offele(Ui(al tuses or trip circuit breaker, place dining dishwasher. 5_um off the water supply and disconnec//he _/ .
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 Controlpanel lightsgo offwhen you're settin9 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 wa|er out. to Timer control as wcle progTesses. Demrgent _i{{iiiii{i'ii{iiiii/ii[i{ cup opening. The motor stopping during the &ying period. Water draining out of the mb immediately after you umch RESETpad. Utensils are not secure in the rack or something small has dropped into the rack Motor hums !ilili/iiiiii Make sure evesything is secured in dishwasher.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes Waterwon't pump outofthe tub 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 the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear. See the About the display section. Suds in the tub 24 Correct detergent wasn't used l Jse only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Possible Dishes don't dry Dishes and flatware not clean Spotsand filming onglassesand flatware Causes What To Do temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. Rinse agent dispenser is empty Check the rinse agent dispenser. Inlet water temperature is below 120°F. Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F. Water pressure is temporarily low Turn on a t_mcet. Is water coming out more slowly titan usual? If so, wait;until pressure is normal betore using your dishwasher.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes Cloudiness on Combination glassware water and too much detergent of soft What To Do This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this flom happening, use less delergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean. 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 Anypart Fromthe date of the ma/erials or workmanship. During lhis full one-year of lhe dishwasher originalpurchase warranty, (;E will also provide, and in-home seFvice/o which fails clue/o replace a deice/in free of charge, all labor the del(cfive pan.
Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswer Center_ 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In-Home RepaFServiceeOO-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repai_ sepd(e is only a phone (all away. SpecialNeedsService8oo.626.zooo TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, flee of(harge, a brochure to assist in planning a banie> tiee kitchen tbr pe_sons with limited mobility.
