GE Appliances EDW3000 Series User manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning ........... l l
Control Panels ............... 4
Control Settings ............. 5
Flashing Display Lights ........ 6
Loading the
Dishwasher Racks .......... 8, 9
Loading Place Settings ....... 10
Optional Accessories ......... 19
Using the Dishwasher . ...... 6, 7
Troubleshooting Tips .... 13, 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Co_er
Warranty .................. 15
EDW3000 Series
(;SD54O0 Series
(;SD55O0 Series
(;SD5600 Series
(;SD5700 Series
(;SD58O0 Series
GSD5900 Series
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Y_m can lind them on a label on the
nil) wall just inside the doo_;
165D4700P269 49-5943-1 11-02Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Foryoursafety,the informationin thismanual mustbe followed tominimize the risk offire
or explosion,electric shock,or toprevent propertydamage,personal injury,or death.
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WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of danmge or
ii_jury by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to xun fin" several minutes. Do this
before using anv electrical appliance whM/is connected to tile hot water system. This simple
procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since tile gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
PROPERINSTALLATIONANDMAINTENANCE
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 visiting our website at GEAppliances.cem.
• Connect to a grounded metal, pemmnent
wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with tile circuit conductoi_ and
connect to tile equipment-grounding mmfinal
or lead of tile appliance.
• hnproper com_ection of the equipment-
gro/mding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or se_Mce representative if you are in doubt
whether the appliance is propedy gro/mded.
• Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C
(167°F).
• Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or I_acking, material properl,_.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of yore" dishwasher mfless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. M] other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician,
• To minimize tile possibili_' of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance fl'om the power
supply befin'e attempting anv maintenance.
NOTE."Turning tile dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance ti'om the power
supply. _,\'e recommend having a qualNed
technician service your appliance.
WARNING!
DONOT...
• Do not tamper xftl/ controls.
• Do not abtlse, sit on, oY stand on tile door or
dish rack of tile dishwasher:
• Do not discard a dishwasher without fi_t
removing the door ot the washing compartment,
• Do not store or use Colnbustible inatelJals,
gasoline or other flammable vapm_ and liquids
in tile ;icinitv of this or any other appliance.
• Do not allow children to pla) aro/md dishwasher
when oi)ening, or closim,_ door due to tile
possibility, of small finge_, being, I)inched in door.
• Do not allow children to play x6th, on or aromM
this appliance or any discarded appliance.
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AWARNING!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few
days." If vou are getting rid of vour old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:
• Take off tile door of tile washing
COll/partlllent or YelllOVe tile door latch
keeper (as shown).
Doorlatch keeper
WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
• Use only powder; tabs, liquid detergents
or rinse agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher and kee I) them Otlt of tile reach
of children. Cascade':, Cascade Complete':
and Electrasol <':Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents, andJet-D_T _ rinse agent have
been approved t0r use in all GE dishwashers.
• i,ocate sharp items so that thev are not likely
to damage the door seal.
• i,oad sharp knives with the handles up to
reduce tile risk of cut-type injm'ies.
• Do not wash plastic items mfless marked
dishwasher-safe or tile equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked, check tile
Ilia n tl[;I cttlI'e I"S i'ecoil/ill e ndatio ns.
• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filtet_, fiu'nace filters
and paint brushes in vain" dishwasher.
Damage to dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher may result.
• Do not touch the heating element dm'ing or
immediately atter use.
• Do not operate yam" dishwasher tmless all
enclosm'e panels are properly in place.
• Close supervision is necessary if this
appliance is used by or near children.
• I,oad light, plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of tile dishwasher--they might cam e into
contact with tile heating element and be
damaged.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel
You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features
and appearance may vary from your model.
Model Series EDW3000
STATUS
| SENSING
| WASHING
0RINSING
| DRYING
| SANITIZES
LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS CLEAN
C/eanSensor I
['1['11'I['1I']['1['1t'I[' @
SANI POTS CHINA SPEED RINSE POWER SPEED LOCK
WASH & PANS NORMAL CRYSTAL WASH ONLY PRESOAK DRY (2TIMES)
Model Series GSD5500
STATUS
| SENSING
|WASHING
|RINSING
|DRYING
| SANITIZES
LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS CLEAN
CleanSensor |
['l['ll']['
SANI POTS CHINA LOCK DELAY
WASH &PANS NORMAL CRYSTAL (2TIMES) START
Model Series GSD5400, GSD5600, GSD5700
STATUS
0 SENSING
|WASHING
| RINSING
| DRYING
|SANITIZES
LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS CLEAN
CleanSensor 0
['l['ll']['
SANI POTS CHINA LOCK DELAY
WASH & PANS NORMAL CRYSTAL (2TIMES) START
Model Series GSD5800
STATUS
II SENSING
IWASHING
II RINSING
IDRYING
ISANITIZES
LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS CLEAN
CleanSensor i
['I[']['H'II']['I['I['][
SANI POTS CHINA LIGHT RINSE POWER HEATED LOCK
WASH & PANS NORMAL CRYSTAL WASH ONLY PRESOAK DRY (2TIMES)
Model Series GSD5900
STATUS
|SENSING
I WASHING
| RINSING
IDRYING
|SANITIZES
LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS CLEAN
CleanSensor II
IIIiIIlIi
__ NOR________SANI POTS NORNAL CHINA SPEED RINSE POWER SPEED (2LOCKTIMES)
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Cycle Chart
Model
EDW3000,
GSD5400,
GSD5500,
GSD5600,
GSD5700,
GSD5800,
GSD5900
Cycle
SaniWash
Pots & Pans
Heavy
Medium
Light
Normal Wash
Heavy
Medium
Light
SpeedWash/Light Wash
ChinaCrystal
RinseOnly
Water Usage(gal.) Cycle"nine(rain.)
8.5 56 101
11.5
9.9
8.2
9.9
8.2
6.6
8.3
6.6
1.6
70_5
65
61
70
62
56
39
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ControlSettings
TheStatus
TheStatus displaytells you what ishappening while thedishwasher is in operation and alsoany malfunctions if they occur (seepage6),
Thelights will come ONindicating the sequence of operationthe dishwasher is in,
SENSING DisplayedduringperiodsusingCleanSensortechnologytomeasuretheamountofsoilin theloadanddecideif anotherprewashisneeded.
TheSENSINGlightisdisplayedonlyduringNORMALandPOTS& PANScycles.
WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.
RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.
DRYING DisplayedduringSPEEDDRYING/HEATEDDRYING.
SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.
POTS& PANS
NORMAL
SPEEDWASH/
LIGHTWASH
CHINACRYSTAL Forlightlysoiledcbinaandcrystal.
RINSEONLY Forrinsingpartialleadsthatwill bewashedlateEDonotusedetargen£
0LoadSelections
Thelight above theselected pad will be ONto indicate which LOADSELECTIONhas beenselected,
SANIWASH Thiscycleraisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinsetosanitizeyourdishware.Thecyclelengthwillvarydependingonthetemperature
ofyourinletwater
NOTE:TheSaniWashcycleismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.Ifthecycleis interruptedduringorafterthemainwashportionor
iftheincomingwatertemperatureissolowthatadequatewaterheatingcannotbeachieved,thesanitizingconditionswill notbemet.
Inthesecases,thesanitizedlightwillnotilluminateatthe endoftheo/cle.
NOTE:OnlytheSaniWashcyclehasbeendesignatedtomeettherequirementsofNSF184forsoilremovalandsanitizationefficiency.
Certifiedresidentialdishwashersarenotintendedforlicensedfoodestablishments.
Forheavilysoileddishesorcookwarewithdried-onorbaked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.Thiscyclewill notremove
burned-onfoods.
Forloadsofeverydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsoils.NOTE:Manydisheshavelightersoilthan normal.Choosinga
cycleotherthan NORMALwill saveenergyandwater.
Fordisheswith lightsoils.
0Options
Thelight above theselected padwill be ONto indicate which OPTIONhas been selected,
POWER Forusewith heavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbeselectedPRIORtostartingtile cycle.
PRESOAK Thisoptionadds 16minutesto thecycle time.
SPEEDDRY/ Shuts_thedryingheat_pti_n.Dishesairdrynatura_yandenergyis_aved.Y_ucanpr_pthed_r_penaftertheCLEAN_ight
HEATEDDRY illuminates.
OFF
SPEEDDRY/ Turnstheheateronfor fastdrying.Thiscyclewill extendthetimetoyourwashcycleby23reinutasfortheNORMALcycleand
HEATEDDRY 30minutesfortheSAM WASHcycie.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle
ON
LOCK WhentheLOCKpadistouchedtwicewithin3seconds,allpadsbecomeinoperative.Yoecaa/ockthecootro/etopreverltanyselectioae
frombeingmadeOryoucarllocktilecontrolsafteryeahavestartedacycleorselectedDELAYSTARTsotilecycleorDELAYSTART
isnotinterrupted
Childrencannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.
Tounlockthe dishwasherafterit hasbeenlocked,touclltheLOCKpadtwicewithin3seconds.Thelightabovethe LOCKpad
will turnoff.
DELAYSTART Youcandelaytile start ofawashcycleforupto 8hours.PresstheDELAYSTARTpadtochoosetile numberofhoursyouwantto
delaythestartofthecycle.Themachinewill countdownandstartautomaticallyatthecorrecttime.Pressingthe START/RESET
buttonwill cancelthe DELAYSTARTselection.NOTE:Ifyouforgetto latchtiledoor,a remindersignalwill beepuntilyoudoso.
RESET Tochangeacycleafterwashingstarts,touchtheSTART/RESETpadtocancelthecycle.Afterwaterispumpedoutandthemotor
stops,youcarlreprogramandrestartthedishwasheEThiswill takeapproximately90seconds.
Start
Clos_ and latch the dool_ Tou(h Ihe START/RESETpadto begin tim (v(l_. Wal(r till b(gins, and approximately 40 se(on(ls later
the ',;_sh attion begins.
NOTE..'The dishw;isher remember,, your last cycle so you don't have to rcprogram each time. When the dishwasher is loade(l an(l
the door lalch is in the locked position, the control panel lights will be ON and display the last setting;,, you selected.
If you don't wmm to change any of the settings, simply touch th(_ START/RESETpadto begin the cy,.le.
Also, ifa l)ox_ert,_ilur( oc(:u£_,NORMALand SPEEDDRY/HEATEDORYwill automati(ally b( l)rogralnm(d. Mak( any new s(l(clions
m_dtouch the START/RESETp;_dto begin the ()'(It.
0Clean
This light is illumin_m*d ',_,[l(_n_1',_,_lshcy,.l(_is complct,.*. The light ',,.illstay 0Nuntil th,.*(loor is opcm'd. 5

Flashingdisplaylights.
StatusLights WhatIt Means What ToDo
iSTATUS
_ _rNS_NG CLEANSENSOR Error If the sensing light doesn't (once on during the fix_t part ot the NORMAL or
| WAS.,NO POTS& PANS c) cles, the CLEANSENSOR is not working. Call fi)r ser'dce. The
IR,NS_NG dishwasher will continue to work without the CLEANSENSOR
|DRYING
ISANmZED NOTE: This light will NOT stay on the entire cx cle.
STATUS START/RESETpad _Mlow up to 90 seconds fiw the dishwasher to drain and reset befiwe selecting
_ SENSING
_ASH,NG has been pressed a new cycle.
|,,NS,NG
|DRYING
| SANITIZED
STATUS Control Error Press fl_e START/RESETpadto turn off the beepex: Turn off power ;it fl_e circtfit
!SENSING breaker for 10 seconds, then restore i)owe_: If the rinsing light continues to
_WASHING
_:_NStNG flash, then (';Ill for serxice.
• DRYING
ISANITIZED
PLUS A
BEEPING
SOUND
STATUS
ISENSING
IWASHING
_ RINSING
i SANITIZED
PL US A
BEEPING
SOUND
Control or Sequence
Switch Error Press the START/RESETpadto mrn off the beeper and the dishwasher will
attempt to reset. Then resta_ the wash cycle. If this error continues call
fi)r service.
Usingthedishwasher.
Checkthe WaterTemperature
The entering water must be ;it least 120 °F and
not more than 150°F fiw effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperattH'e
with a candy or meat thermometer: TtH'n on the
hot water Ihucet nearest the dishwasher; place
the thet)nometer in a glass and let the water rtm
contintlouslv into the glass tmtil the temperattu'e
stops rising.
UseJet-Dry RinseAgent
Jet-Dry _rinse agent, removes spots and prevents new fihn btfildt/l ) on votu" dishes ,glasses
flatware, cookware and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
Fill the rinse agent dispenser tmtil it reaches the bottom
of lip inside the opening. Replace cap.
To check if rinse agent is needed, press the clear center
of the fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent fills the center
of the cap, you have enough.
A full dispensershould last about one month.
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UsingtheDishwasherDoor
Tile door must be closed and locked into place to select a LOADSELECTIONor an OPTION.
It the door is opened during a cycle and left open, the dishwasher will beep once every minute until the
'_* door is closed and latched ii{to place.
ProperUseof Detergent
Use only detergent specifically made tot use in
dishwashers. Cascade:, Cascade': Comi)lete and
ElectmsoP _Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have
been apI)roved fin" use in all GE distm_Mlers. Keep
your detergent fl'esh and (h'_: Don't put powder
detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to
_st_ dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water;
you need extra detergent. _&]th soti water; you
need less detergent.
Promct your dishes and dishwasher by contacting
your water department and asking how hard umr
wamr is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard
wam_:A water softener is recommended. _4'ithout
it, lime can build up in the water \:five, which could
stick while open and cause flooding. Too nluch
detergent with sott _ter can cause a pemmnent
doucfiness (ff glassware, called etching.
You'll find two detergent dispensers on the inside
door (ff your dishwasher: All wash cycles-except
RINSE ONLY-require detergent in the main cup.
_\hsh cycles with two _z_shes will also rise the
open cup. _\%en using automatic dishwashing
detergent robs, simply place one mb in the main
cup and close.
Opencup_
NOTE'. To open detergent cup atier it has been
closed, unlatch the do(n: Press the START/RESET
pad three times within two seconds and the
detergent cup will release. A snapping sound
may be heard.
DONOT USEHANDDISHDETERGENT
m
m
NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed ti)r dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds. Dm'ing operation,
these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents,
covering the kitchen floor and making the
floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look
alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a
separate space from all other cleaners. Show
anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct
detergent and where it is stored.
While there will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher; yore" dishes will not get clean using
a dishwashing detergent that is not tin'mulated
to work with dishwashers.
ForgettoAdd a Dish?
A fi)rgotten dish can be added am time befiwe the
main wash.
Push the door latch to the left.
Once the water cahns, open the do(n: Steam
'_ :_ina_ iJse out of the dishwasher:
Close the door and push the latch to the flu"
iJght.
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Loadingthedishwasherracks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model
Upper Rack
Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can
be placed in this rack fin" eiI'ective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along
the sides. This is also a secm'e place for dishwashe_safe plastics.
The cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position
to add flexibility.
The ui)per rack is good fl)r all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans,
mixing bowls and other items should be placed tace down.
Securelarger dishwasher-safe plastics over two fingers when possible.
Make suresmall plastic items are secure so they can't fall onto the heater
Besure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block rotation of the
middle spray arm. Thiscould result in poor wash performance for items in the upper rack.
Checkto make sure that tall items will not block rotation of the top wash arm.
The Wash Tower
Keep the center area clear in the lower rack.
The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack dm'ing the
wash and rinse portions of the cycle. The wash tower shoots water into the
mid-level wash am_ located trader the ui)per rack. Blocking the wash tower
cotfld restflt in poor wash peril)finance for items in tile ui)per rack.
Don't block or load tall things next to the Wash Tower
Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner
Theymay prevent detergent from circu/at/bg during the wash cycle.
Tile lower rack is best used fin" plates, saucers and cookware. I,arge items
such as broiler pans and racks should go along tile right-hand side. i,oad
platters, pots and bowls along tile sides, in corners or in tile back. Tile soiled
side of items shotfld face the center of the rack. If necessatT; oversized
glasses and mugs can be placed in tile lower rack to maximize loading
flexibility.
Also, be careflfl not to let aportion of an item such as a pot or dish handle
extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and res/flt
in poor W_lsh l)eI'J[OI'IIl_lIlCe,
Fold-down fingers (on some models) provide flexibili W for extra-large and
hard-to-fit items. Tile fingers may be left in tile up position or fl)lded down
to customize the lower rack,
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Oon't let any
item extend
through bottom
Silverware Basket
Put flatware in the remowfl)le basket with knife handles up to l)rotect your
hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, tk)rks and
spoons so they don't nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items,
such as measuring spoons and lids fi'om small containers, should go in the
bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top.
i,ids can be assembled to either end of the silverware basket to contain small
items. To assemble an end lid, place the outer lid stud into the hole on the
outside of the silverware basket. Then place the inside lid stud into the inner
hole in the silverware basket. Repeat fi)r other side if desired. I,ong items
can be placed on the cupshelf in the Ul_per rack.
The silverware basket can be placed in the fl'ont, side or back of the
lower rack,
The accessory basket (on some models) can hold small items such as: baby
bottle nipples, plastic lids, corn rob holders, etc. It can hang from the top hoop
of the upper rack along the right side or it can also hang on the right or left side of
the lower rack. When hanging the accessory basket on the right side in the upper
rack, make sure the top is closed and nothing is sticking out.
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Loadingplace settings.
Follow these guidefines for loading 10place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model.
UpperRack--lOplace set#ngs Lower Rack--lO place settings
Foflow these guidefines for loading 12place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model
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UpperRack--12p_ce set#ngs LowerRack--12p_ce setfngs
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