Add forgotten dishes.
Push the door latch to the left.

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Using the Dishwasher Door

1 The door must be closed and locked into place to select a LOAD SELECTION or an OPTION.

2 If the door is opened during a cycle and left open, the dishwasher will beep once every minute until the door is closed and latched into place.

Proper Use of Detergent

Safety Instructions

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE 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 water department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles—except RINSE ONLY—require detergent in the main cup. Wash cycles with two washes will also use the open cup. When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs, simply place one tab in the main cup and close.

Open cup

Main cup

NOTE: To open detergent cup after it has been closed, unlatch the door. Press the START/RESET pad three times within two seconds and the detergent cup will release. A snapping sound may be heard.

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.

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2 Once the water calms, open the door. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.

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4 Close the door and push the latch to the far right.

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GSD4500, GSD4800 specifications

The GE GSD4800 and GSD4500 series dishwashers are engineered to deliver exceptional cleaning performance while ensuring efficiency and convenience. Both models exemplify GE's commitment to combining innovative technology with user-friendly designs.

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