GE GSD4060DSS Owner's Manual

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Owner’s ManualDishwashers ADW1000 SeriesGSC3000 SeriesGSM2000 SeriesMSD2000 SeriesGSD1000-4000 SeriesHDA1000-3000 SeriesWARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, andto prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.WATER HEATER SAFETYPROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEThis dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it isused. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by visitingour website at GEAppliances.com.nn Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded metal,permanent wiring system; or run an equipment-ground-ing conductor with the circuit conductors and connect tothe equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appli-ance.nn Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con-ductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with aqualified electrician or service representative if you are indoubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.nn Dispose of discarded appliances and shippingor packing material properly.nn Do not attempt to repair or replace any partof your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommendedin this manual. All other servicing should be referred to aqualified technician.nn To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnectthis appliance from the power supply before attemptingany maintenance.NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect theappliance from the power supply. We recommend havinga qualified technician service your appliance.WARNING!Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more weeks.HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injuryby turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electricalappliance connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to es-cape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance during this process.nn Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.nn Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as de-scribed in this Owner’s Manual.nn Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agentsrecommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them outof the reach of children. Cascade ®, Cascade ® CompleteAutomatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade CrystalClear® rinse agents have been approved for use in all GEdishwashers.nn Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damagethe door seal.nn Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk ofcut-type injuries.nn Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safeor the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, checkthe manufacturer’s recommendations.nn Do not touch the heating element during or immediatelyafter use.nn Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure pan-els are properly in place.nn Do not tamper with controls.nn Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack ofthe dishwasher.nn Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher whenopening or closing the door due to the possibility of smallfingers being pinched in the door.nn Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline orother flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this orany other appliance.nn Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this or anydiscarded appliance.nn Do not discard a dishwasherwithout first removing the doorof the washing compartment orthe latch keeper to avoid childentrapment.WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDoor latchkeeperGE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.comHave a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hoursa day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now downloadOwner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www.GEAppliances.caFor more information on your dishwasher’s operation, Please visit http://www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/literature.You can locate your model number on the left tub wall just inside the door.NEXTDetergent Cups to FillFill to 1/3 of main cupFill to 2/3 of main cupFill main cupFill main cup and open cupNumberof GrainsLess than 44 to 88 to 12Greater than 12Operating InstructionsFilling the DispenserFill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom of lip inside the opening. Replace cap. Tocheck if rinse agent is needed, remove the cap and look into the dispenser.A full dispenser should last about one month. If the rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.Use Cascade Crystal Clear ® Rinse AgentCascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which CYCLE has been selected, on some models.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.(on some models)NORMAL/ For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than normal. Choosing a cycleNORMAL WASH other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils that have not dried on, such as loads consisting mostly of glasses.(on some models)WATER SAVER For dishes with light soils.LIGHT WASH(on some models)RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.DRYING For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes.PLATE WARMERHOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.HOT STARTCHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.(on some models)Control SettingsAn indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected, on some models.HI TEMP Turns on the heater in all final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may beRINSE turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.(on some models)HI TEMP Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in prewash and main wash fill cycles. RecommendedWASH for use with heavily soiled dishes. Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.HEATED DRY OFF Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door to speed drying.HEATED DRY ON Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes.DO NOT use with RINSE ONLYcycle.LOCK When the LOCK pad is touched twice within 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made.(electronic models Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle or selected DELAY START so the cycle or DELAY START is not interrupted.only) Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the LOCK pad twice within 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn off.DELAY HOURS Delays the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours. Press start one time to begin countdown. Dishwasherwill start once allotted time(electronic models only) has expired.RESET Touch RESET to cancel options.(timer models)START/RESET Touch START/RESET one time to start dishwasher cycle. Touch START/RESET a second time to pump out and then turn off the(electronic models only) Dishwasher. Do not touch START/RESET more than one time unless you intend to end the cycle.ELECTRONIC Load dishes. Load detergent in dispenser and close cup. Close and latch door. Select desired options. Select desired cycle. Press Start.MODELSTIMER MODELS Load dishes. Load detergent in dispenser and close cup. Select desired options if applicable. Turn timer to desired cycle. Close and latch door.About the dishwasher control panelYou can locate your model number on the left tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may varyfrom your model.Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been ap-proved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser untilyou’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 yourwater department and asking how hard your water is.Proper Use of DetergentDO NOT USE HANDDISH DETERGENT NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwasherswill cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds willspill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor and making thefloor wet.CyclesOptionsOperationDon’t block the wash tower or load tall things next to it.Be sure items don’t fall through rack and block rotation of the spray arm.Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle ex-tend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poorwashing results.What Is Not Covered (for customers in Canada):nn Service trips to your home to teach you how to usethe product.nn Improper installation.If you have an installation problem, contact your dealeror installer. You are responsible for providing adequateelectrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.nn Product damage or failure of the product if it is abused,misused, modified, used for other than the intended pur-pose, or used commercially.nn Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.nn Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floodsor acts of God.nn Damage caused after delivery.What GE Will Not Cover (for customers in the United States):For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:One Year Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. DuringFrom the date of the this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home serviceoriginal purchase to replace the defective part.Five Years The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to a defect(only for model numbers in materials or workmanship. During this five-year limited warranty, you will be responsiblebeginning with PDW for any labor or in-home service costs.or CDW) From the dateof the original purchaseLifetime of Product The Stainlesstub or door liner, if it fails to contain water due to a defect in materials or(only for model numbers workmanship. During this limited warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor andbeginning with PDW in-home service to replace the defective part.or CDW)nn Service trips to your home to teach you how to usethe product.nn Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.nn Product damage or failure of the product if it is abused,misused, modified, used for other than the intended pur-pose, or used commercially.nn Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.nn Product not accessible to provide required service.nn Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floodsor acts of God.nn Incidental or consequential damage caused by possibledefects with this appliance.nn Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the drain line.nn Damage caused after delivery, including damage fromitems dropped on the door.This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA.If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a tripcharge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Proof of original purchase date isneeded to obtain service under the warranty. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local orstate consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for home usewithin Canada. In home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide.Staple your receipt here.Proof of the original purchasedate is needed to obtain serviceunder the warranty.GE Dishwasher Warranty.All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule serviceon-line, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)in the United States. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial num-ber and model number available when calling for service.WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.Warrantor: MABE CANADA INC.EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited War-ranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited War-ranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.NEXT49-55076-1 01-11 GENEXTSEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUAADVERTENCIA!Bajo ciertas condiciones, puede producirse gas de hidrógeno en un calentador de agua que no se ha usado durantedos semanas o más. EL GAS DE HIDRÓGENO ES EXPLOSIVO.Si el agua caliente no se ha utilizado por dos semanas o más, evite la posibilidad de daños o lesiones abriendotodos los grifos de agua caliente y dejándolas correr durante varios minutos. Haga esto antesde utilizar cualquier aparato eléctrico que se encuentre conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Este simple proced-imiento permitirá que se libere cualquier clase de acumulación de gas de hidrógeno. Ya que el gases inflamable, no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante este proceso.INSTALACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOSEste lavaplatos debe instalarse de manera adecuada y ubicarse de acuerdo con las Instrucciones de Instalaciónantes de comenzar el uso. Si usted no ha recibido una página de Instrucciones de instalacióncon su lavaplatos, puede obtener una visitando nuestro sitio Web en GEAppliances.com.nn Conecte el lavaplatos/aparato a un sistemade cableado permanente con conexión a tierrao debe utilizarse un conductor de conexión a tierradel equipamiento con los conductores de circuito, ydebe conectarse a la terminal de conexióna tierra o conductor del aparato.nn Una conexión inadecuada del conductor de conex-ión a tierra de equipo puede provocarun riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte a un elec-tricista calificado o representante de servicio técnicosi tiene dudas sobre la correcta conexióna tierra del aparato.nn Elimine los aparatos que no va a utilizar más y elmaterial de empaque o envío como corresponde.nn No intente reparar o cambiar ninguna pieza desu lavaplatos a menos que esté específicamente re-comendado en este manual. Cualquier otro serviciodebe realizarlo un técnico calificado.nn Para minimizar la posibilidad de una descarga eléc-trica, desconecte este aparato de la fuentede energía antes de realizar cualquier clase de man-tenimiento.NOTA: Apagar el lavaplatos no desconecta elaparato del suministro de energía. Recomendamosque un técnico calificado realice el servicio técnico desu aparato.INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDADLEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR—GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES GEAppliances.comADVERTENCIA!Para su seguridad, debe cumplirse con la información de este manual a fin de minimizarel riesgo de incendio o explosión, descarga eléctrica o para prevenir daños a la propiedad, lesiones personales o lamuerte.nn Use este aparato sólo con el objetivo para el quefue creado, como se describe en este Manual del Propi-etario.nn Utilice sólo detergentes en polvo, líquido o tabletaso agentes de enjuague recomendados para usoen lavaplatos y manténgalos alejados del alcance delos niños. Los detergentes para lavaplatos automáticosCascade ®, Cascade ® Complete,y los agentes de enjuague Cascade Crystal Clear® hansido aprobados para el uso en todos los lavaplatos GE.nn Ubique los elementos filosos de modo que no dañen elsellado de la puerta.nn Cargue cuchillos filosos con los mangos hacia arribapara reducir el riesgo de una lesión personal.nn No lave elementos plásticos a menos que estén mar-cados como aptos para lavaplatos o equivalente. En elcaso de elementos plásticosque no estén marcados así, verifique las recomenda-ciones del fabricante.nn No toque el elemento calentador durante el usoo inmediatamente después de finalizar el uso.nn No haga funcionar el lavaplatos a menos que todos lospaneles del recinto se encuentren en su lugar.nn No altere o modifique los controles.nn No maltrate, ni se siente o se pare sobre la puertao bandejas de los platos del lavaplatos.nn No permita que los niños jueguen alrededor dellavaplatos cuando abra o cierre la puerta debidoa la posibilidad de pellizcar sus dedos con la puerta.nn No almacene o use materiales combustibles, gasolinau otros vapores o líquidos inflamables cerca de este ocualquier otro aparato.nn No permita que los niños jueguen sobre, cono dentro de este o cualquier otro aparatodesechado.nn No deseche el lavaplatos sin antes quitar lapuerta del compartimento de lavado o latraba de la puerta para evitar que los niñosqueden atrapados.0ADVERTENCIA! Cuando use su lavaplatos, siga precauciones básicasde seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes:Cierre depuertaKeeper

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