GE GSD940 Dishwasher User Manual


 
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR
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STEP 1.
Load your dishwasher with dishes, silverware,
pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Leading section.
STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.
Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position
before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide.)
Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting.
Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent
container is at least half full. (See How to Use
a Rinse Agent section. )
STEP 3. Select drying option.
HEATED DRYING. Turns the
drying heater on for fast drying.
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ENERGY SAVER (no-heat boost).
Turns the drying heater off to save
energy. Dishes
will
dry naturally
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over a longer period such as overnight.
If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher
door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural
drying time.
Note:
The ENERGY SAVER option will also cancel the
WASH HEAT BOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT BOOST
without HEATED DRY, select only the WASH HEAT
BOOST option. (See Energy-Saving Tips section).
STEP 4. WASH HEAT BOOST Option
WASH HEAT BOOST. This cycle
will
be extended for 21 minutes while
the dishwasher automatically heats the
water for good washing and drying. The
entering water must be at least
120°F.
When this option is selected entering water must
beat least
140°F.
To test water, see How to Test Water
Temperature section.
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STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and start the dishwasher.
(See Cycle Selection Hints.)
For POTSCRUBBER, NORMAL
WASH and LIGHT WASH cycles:
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a.
Push selected cycle button.
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b. Latch the door.
c.
Slowly
turn
Cycle
Indicator
Dial
t;
ON
p;sition
to start
the
cycle.
You will hear the motor start. There is a
time delay between start-up and water fill so you will
not hear any wash action right away.
To obtain the benefits of a complete cycle, be careful
that you
do not turn the dial any further than
necessary
to start the
dishwasher.If
your dishwasher
drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer
until it is empty before starting
the dishwasher.
For
RINSE & HOLD cycle:
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RINSE
a. Be sure door is unlatched.
b. Select ENERGY SAVER
drying option.
c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial
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to the ON position.
d. Latch the door to start the cycle.
Cycle Selection Hink
It is important to follow the Loading instructions.
POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots, pans and
casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday
dishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes,
glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed
to yield high performance on normal soils.
LIGHT WASH—For dishes that have been
pre-
rjnsed
before loading. Also, for washing very
ljghtly
soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on.
RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which
will
be washed later. Do not use detergent. Delay
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