GE GLD5800P10BB User manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 2,s
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning ............. 12
Control Panel and Settings .... a-7
Loading PlaceSettings ........ 11
Loading the Racks ............. 10
Optional Accessories ........... 11
Using the Dishwasher ......... 8, 9
Troubleshooting Tips .. is, 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Warrantg ..................... 15
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them onthe tub wall
just insidethe door.
165D4700P379 49-55055 10-08 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING --
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
-&WARNING! 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 IS EXPLOSIVE.
Ifthe hot water hasnot been usedfor two weeksor more,preventthe possibilityof damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using any
electrical appliance which isconnected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-
up hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or useanopen flame or appliance
during this process.
%PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
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 ge.com.
Connectto a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.
m Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a riskof electric shock.
Checkwith a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance isproperly grounded.
m Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
m Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part
of your dishwasher unless it isspecifically
recommended inthis manual. All other servicing
should be referredto a qualified technician.
raTa minimize the possibility of electricshock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot
disconnect theapp!ionce from the power supply.
Werecommend having aqua!ified technician
serviceyour appliance.
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CAUTION: Topreventminorinjuryorpropertudamage
m
m
m
m
Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.
Usinga detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasherto fillwith
suds.
If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.
On dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the switch off
between wash cycles, allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESETto allow the control to
reboot.
m Non-Dishware Items:Donot wash items such
aselectronic air cleanerfilters,furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.
m Closesupervision isnecessary ifthis appliance
isused by or near children.
m Load light, plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of the dishwasher-they might come into
contact with the heating element and be
damaged.

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-& WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a
few days." If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Awa U Your Old
Dishwasher:
• Takeoff the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (asshown). Doorlatchkeeper
ZLWARNING! When using uour dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
mUsethis appliance only for its intended purpose
asdescribed in this Owner's Manual.
mUseonly powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for usein a dishwasher and
keepthem out of the reach of children. Cascade@,
Ca ® ®
scade Complete and Electrasol Automatic
Dishwashing Deter_nts, and Jet-Dru ® and
Cascade RinseAid rinseagents have been
approved for usein all GEdishwashers.
mLocate sharp items sothat they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
mLoad sharp kniveswith the handlesup to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
mDo notwash plastic items unlessmarked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic
items not so marked,check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
mDo nottouch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
m Donot operate your dishwasher unlessall
enclosure panelsare properly in place.
m Donot tamper with controls.
m Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
mDonot allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.
m Donot discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment.
m Donot store or usecombustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids inthe
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
m Donot allow children to play with, on or insidethis
appliance or any discarded appliance.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel. IFormodelswithsen o l
You can locate sour model number on the tub walljust inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and
appearancemay varFfromFour model. I1
WASHmG® • o_vl_G
ONLY CHINA .... ® o ® a •
L_ J CPYSTALSPEED. PA .... _9 " R
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Contro!Settings
Status Indicator Lights
TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationand mayflash,indicatinga
malfunction(seepage8).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.
SENSING Displayedwhilethesensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwater.
(onsomemodels) Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.
WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.
(onsomemodels)
RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.
(onsomemodels)
DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.
Ionsomemodels)
SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.
CLEAN Displayedwhenawashcycleiscomplete.
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TimeRemaining Displag (onsomemodels)
Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymayadjustthe
remainingtimewhilethesensinglightison.Thetime displayedatthestartofeachcyclemaychangefromthe
factorysettingastheunitcustomizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplaywillshowhoursoftime
remaininguntilthecyclestarts.
Cgdes
ThelightabovetheselectedpadwillbeONtoindicatewhichcgclehasbeenselected.
Thisdishwasherisequippedwith adirt andtemperaturesensor.Cbtclelengthandtimewillvarbtdependingon the
soillevelandtemperature.
ANTI-BACTERIA
or SANIWASH Heavg8.5gal.,8/4min.
Medium7.3gal.,78min.
Light6.1gal.,75min.
Thiscycleraisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinsetosanitizeyourdishware.Thecycle
lengthwillvary dependingonthetemperatureofyourinletwater.
NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacycleismonitoredforsanitizationrequirements.Ifthecycleis
interruptedduringor afterthemainwashportionor ifthe incomingwatertemperatureissolow
that adequatewaterheatingcannotbeachieved,thesanitizingconditionsmay notbemet.In
thesecases,thesanitizedlightwillnotilluminateattheendofthecycle.
NOTE:NSFcertifiedresidentialdishwashersarenotintendedfor licensedfoodestablishments.
POTS
&PANS
NORMALWASH
Heavg10.9gal.,102min.
Medium8.5gal.,78min.
Light7.3gal.,73min.
Thiscycleismeantfor heavilysoileddishesor cookwarewithdried-onor baked-onsoils.
Everydaydishesaresafeto beusedinthiscycle.
5.0-8.8gal.,47-90min.
Thiscycleisfor medium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.
Cycle time and water usage are approximate values. Results will depend on
several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature, household water
pressure and amount of soil in the wash water.

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SPEEDCYCLE
or
SPEEDWASH
(onsomemodels)
7.3gal.,35 min.
Thiscycleisfor everydaydishesandglassware.
CHINACRYSTAL 7.5gal.,/48min.
(onsomemodels) Thiscycleisfor lightlysoiledchinaandcrystal.
RINSEONLY 2.5gal.,12min.
Forrinsingpartialloadsthat willbewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwiththiscycle.
NOTE:OnlytheAnti-Bacteriacyclehasbeendesignedtomeetthe requirementsofSection6,NSF18/4for
soilremovalandsanitizationefficacy.
r/I options
ThelightabovetheselectedpadwillbeONtoindicatewhichoptionhasbeenselected.
PRESCRUB Foruse with heavily soiledand/or dried-on, baked-on soils.Thisoption MUSTbe selected PRIORto
(onsome models) starting the cycle. Thisoption adds 16 minutes to the cycle time. NOTE:Cannot beselected with
RINSEONLYcycle.
HEATEDDRY WhenHEATEDDRYisoff,disheswillairdry.
LightOFF
HEATEDDRY Turnstheheateronforfasterdrying.Thiswillextendthetotal cycletime between
LightON 8 and38minutesdependingonthecycleselected.
NOTE:HEATEDDRYcannotbeselectedwithRINSEONLYcycle.
LOCK
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Youcanlockthecontrolstopreventamjselectionsfrombeingmade.Orbtoucanlockthecontrols
afterbtouhavestarteda cycle.
Childrencannotaccidentallystartdishwasherbtjtouchingpadswiththisoptionselected.
ToLOCKthe dishwashercontrol,touchandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor 3seconds.Thelight
belowtheHEATEDDRYpadwillturnon.ToUNLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchandholdthe
HEATEDDRYpadfor 3seconds.TheLOCKlightwillturnoff.
ADDED
HEAT Whenselected,thecyclewillrun longerwiththeheatingelementontoimprovebothwashand
dry performance.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.
DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythestartofa washcyclefor upto9 hours.TouchtheDELAYHOURSpadto choose
thenumberof hoursyouwanttodelaythestartofthecycle;thentouchSTART/RESETonetime.
Thedishwasherwillcountdownandstartautomaticallyatthecorrecttime.Touching
START/RESETa secondtime will cancelthe DELAYSTARTselection.
RESET Tochangea cycleafterwashingstarts,touchtheSTART/RESETpadto cancelthecycle.The
START/RESETlightwillflashwhilethewaterispumpedoutifneeded.Thistakesapproximately
90seconds.Whenthelightstopsflashing,thedishwashercanbereprogrammedandrestarted.
Start
Closeandlatchthedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETpad
onceto beginthecycle.Waterbeginstofillthedishwasher,andapproximately60secondslaterthewashaction
begins.TouchingtheSTART/RESETpada secondtimewillcancelthecycleandcausethewaterto drainout.Thiswill
takeapproximately2minutes.
NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcyclesoyoudon't haveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthedishwasher
doorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythelastsettingsyouselected.
Ifyoudon'twantto changeanyofthesettings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadonceto beginthecycle.
Ifthedoorisclosed,theindicatorlightswillturnoff iftheSTART/RESETpadisnotpressedwithintwo minutes.
Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedoorortouchanypad.
Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALandHEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybeprogrammed.
Clean
TheCLEANlightwillilluminateandadoublebeepwillsoundwhena washcycleiscomplete.Onsomemodels,
theCLEANlightwillturnoff whenthedoorisopened.Onothermodels,the CLEANlightwillremainon untilthedoor
isopenedandthenrelatchedoruntilany keypadispressedwhilethedoorislatchedshut.

About thedishwasher control paner. CFormode swithoutasenso
You can locate gour model number on the tub wall just inside the door, Throughout this manual, features and
appearance mag va(g from gour model,
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• SANITIZED
RINSE O Cycles
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ControlSettings
HStatus Indicator Lights
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€START e DELA_e_
Options
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DRV ASH
The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash,
indicating a malfunction (see page 8).The lights will come ON indicating the sequence
of operation the dishwasher is in.
SANITIZED
(on some
models)
CLEAN
(on some
models)
Displayed when cgcle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until
door is opened.
TheCLEANlightisilluminatedwhentheselectedcycleandenhancementsarecomplete.
ThelightwillstayONuntila padispressedorthedoorisOPENED.
Cycles
The light above the selected pad wi!!be ON to indicate which cgcle has been selected.
SANI WASH
(on some
models)
7.5 gal., 97 min.
This cgcle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize gour dishware.
The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE:The SANI-WASH cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the
cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water
temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the
sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not
illuminate at the end of the cycle.
NOTE:NSFcertified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
establishments.
POTS & PANS
or HEAVY
WASH
8.5 gal., 89 min.
This cgcle is meant for heavilg soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-
on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cgcle.
NORMALWASH 5.9 gal., 56 min.
This cgcle isfor medium/heavilg soiled dishes and glassware.
LIGHTWASH
(on some
models)
6.1 gal., 36 min.
This cgcle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
CHINA CRYSTAL6.1 gal., 59 min.
(on some This cgcle is for lightl g soiled china and crustal.
models)
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RINSEONLY 1.2 gal., 6 rain.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with
this cgcle.
NOTE:Only the SANI-WASH cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6,
NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

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DOptions
Thelight above the selected pad wi!! be ON to indicate which OPTIONhas been selected.
HOT START For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils.This option MUST be
(on some selected PRIORto starting the cycle. Thisoption wi!! improve both wash and dry
models) performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.
NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
HEATEDDRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.
Light OFF Forfaster air dry you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.
HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 38 minutes.
Light ON NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
LOCK
(on some
models)
You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot occidenta!!g start dishwasher bg touching pads with this option
selected.
ToLOCKthe dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATEDDRYpad for 3 seconds. Thelight below
the HEATEDDRYpad will turn on. ToUNLOCKthe dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED
DRYpad for 3seconds.TheLOCKlight will turn off.
HOT WASH When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both
wash and dry performance. NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
DELAYHOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options may
vary by model). Touch the DELAYHOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want
to delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESETone time. The dishwasher will
count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESETa
second time will cancel the DELAYSTARTselection.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESETpad to cancel the
cycle. TheSTART/RESETlight will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This
takes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be
reprogrammed and restarted.
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Start
Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the
START/RESETpad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60
seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the START/RESETpad a second time will cancel the
cycle and cause the water to drain out. This will take approximately 2 minutes.
NOTE:The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don't have to reprogram each time. When
the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected.
If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESETpad once to begin
the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESETpad is not pressed within two
minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.
Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATEDDRYwill automatically be programmed.
Clean
The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cycle is complete. On some
models, the CLEAN light will turn off when the door is opened. On other models, the CLEAN light will
remain on until the door isopened and then relatched or until any keypad is pressed while the door is
latched shut.

Using the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least !20°F
and not more than !50°F, for effective cleaning
and to prevent dish damage. Check the water
temperature with a candy or meat thermometer.
Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the
dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass
and let the water run continuously into the
glass until the temperature stops rising.
Use Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear ®Rinse Agent
Jet-Dry ®or Cuscude Crystul Cleur ®rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on
gour dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 100 ml (].5 fl. oz.)of rinse agent. Under
normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Try to keep it
full, but do not overfill.
E] Make sure the dishwasher door isfully open.
[-_lTurn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
r31 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.
E] Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.
F_ Replace the dispenser cap.
In
window Dispensercap
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted.
The factory setting isat the midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard
water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If you see foam in the
dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower setting.
To adjust the setting
Remove the dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to
_ent
increase the amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.
Dish Preparation Prior to Loading
mNo pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required.
mScrape off herd soils, including bones,
toothpicks, skins and seeds.
mRemove large quantities of any remaining
food.
m Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings
and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
m Remove acidic food soils that can discolor
stainless steel.
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Pro ent
Use only detergent specifically made for use
in dishwashers. Cascade ®and Electrasol ®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been
approved for use in all GEdishwashers. 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.
Usethe information in the table below as a
guideline to determine the amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.
Number
of Gruins Detergent Cups to Fill
Less than 4 Fillcup to first line
4 to 8 Fillcup to second line
8 to 12 Fillmainwash cup
Greater Fillboth MainWash and
than 12 PreWash cup
Medium Medium Extremely
Soft Soft Hard Hard
For heavily-soiled loads, use the Pots and Pansor
Heavy Wash cycle and add a little extra detergent.
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT
m
m
NOTE:Usinga detergent that isnot specifically
designedfor dishwasherswill causethe dishwasher
to fill with suds.During operation,thesesuds will spill
out of the dishwashervents,covering thekitchen
floor and making the floor wet.
Becauseso 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 andwhere
it is stored.
Whilethere will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher,your disheswill not get clean using a
dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to
work with dishwashers.
Forget to Add aDish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before
the main wash.
E] Squeeze the door latch to release the door.
J-_J Donot open the door until the water spray
action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.
r_l Add forgotten dishes.
E] Close the door.

Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results,
baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack
follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
Althoughtheupperrackisforglosses,cupsand
saucers,potsandpansconbe placedinthis rock
foreffectivecleaning.Cupsandglossesfit best
alongthesides.Thisisalsoa secureplacefor
dishwasher-safeplastics.
Theutilityshelf(onsomemodels)mugbeplacedin
theupordownpositiontooddflexibilitg.A wine
glassholder(onsomemodels)secureswine
glossesforbestwoshabilitg.Becausewineglosses
comeinvarioussizes,offerloading,slowlgpush
intherockto makesurethegwillclearthetopof
thedishwasher.
Theupperrockisgoodfor oilkindsofodd-shaped
utensils.Saucepans,mixingbowlsandotheritems
shouldbeplacedfacedown.Fold-downtines(on
somemodels)provideflexibilitgforextra-largeand
hard-to-fititems.
Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsover2tines
whenpossible.
Hakesuresmallplasticitemsoresecuresothey
can'tfallontotheheater.
Besurethat items do notprotrudethrough
the bottom of the rackand block rotationof the
middlesprayarm.Thiscouldresultinpoorwash
performanceforitemsintheupperrock.
Check to make
sure that no items
will block rotation
of the wash arms.
Lower Rack
Thelowerrockisbestusedfor plates,saucersand
cookwore.Largeitemssuchasbroilerpunsand
bakingrocksshouldgo alongtheleft-handside.
Loudplotters,potsandbowlsalongthesides,in
cornersor inthebuck.Thesoiledsideofitems
shouldfacethecenteroftherock.Ifnecessarg,
oversizedglossesandmugsconbeplacedinthe
lowerrockto maximizeloadingflexibilitg.
Also,becarefulnotto letaportionofon itemsuch
asa potordishhandleextendthroughthebottom
rock.Thiscouldblockthewasharmandcause
poorwashingresults.
Fold-downtines(onsomemodels)provide
flexibilitgforextra-largeand hard-tofit items.The
tinesmagbeleftintheuppositionor foldeddown
tocustomizethe lowerrock.
i_Donot let any item
extendthroughthe
bottom ofthesilverware
basket. Itemsthat
extendthroughthe rack
could prevent the spray
arm from turning and
cause poor wash
..................performance.
Single basket (oil somemodels)
One-piece basket (oil some models)
Three-piece basket(oil some models)
Silverware Basket
Toloadflatware,simplgpushtheadjustable
handleto eitherside(onsomemodels).Put
flatwareinthe removablebasketwithforkand
knifehandlesupto protectgourhands.Place
spoonsinthebasketwithhandlesdown.Mix
knives,forksandspoonssothegdon'tnest
together.Distributeevenlg.Smallplasticitems,
suchasmeasuringspoonsandlidsfrom small
containersshouldgointhebottomofthe
silverwarebasketwiththesilverwareontop.
Theone-piecesilverwarebasket(onsomemodels)
conbe placedinthefront,rightsideorbackofthe
lowerrock.
Avarietgofoptionsisavailableregardingthe
three-piecesilverwarebasket(onsomemodels)
ingourdishwasher.Thecompletebasketis
designedtofit ontherightsideofthelowerrack.
Additionallg,eachendofthebasketisremovable
toaddloadingflexibilitgto accommodateflatware
andlowerrackcapacitgneeds.
Thelidsof bothendandmiddlebaskets
(onsomemodels)canbeclosedtocontainsmall
items.Longitemscanbeplacedontheutilitgshelf
intheupperrack.
Theaccessory
basket(onsome
models)can hold
small itemssuch _-
as: babg bottle
nipples,plastic lids,
corn cob holders,etc.
Io removeend baskets,graspthe basket
at oppositecornersand slideapart.
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Loading place settings.., ge.com
Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model.
Upper Back--lO place settings Lower Back--lO place settings Lower Back--lO place settings
Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model.
Upper Back--12 place settings Lower Back--12 place settings
Optional o
accessories.
You can change the appearance of your
dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit.
Wood panel trim kit-This accessory contains
trim and instructions for you to supply and install
a 1/4" thick decorative wood door:
GPF525B (Black)
mGPF525W (White)
mGPF525C (Bisque)
Trimless wood panel kit-This accessory
contains parts and instructions for you to supply
and install a 3/4" thick decorative wood door:
mGPF575
Non-wood countertop bracket kit-This is for
installations which have non-wood countertops
and includes side-mounting brackets and
instructions for securing the dishwasher.
mGPF65
Theseaccessories are available at extra cost from
GE.Ca!!800.626.2002 to order. Visa,Mastemard
or Discover cards are accepted.
Specifg accessorg number when ordering.
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Caring for the dishwasher.
Cleaning the Door Panel
Before cleaning the front panel, make sure
you know what type of panel you have.
Refer to the last two letters of your model
number. You can locate your model
number on the left-hand tub wall just
inside the door. If your model number ends
with BB,WW, CC,SA or BG,then you have
a Painted Door panel. If your model
number ends with SS,then you have a
Stainless Steel Door panel. If your model
number ends with CS,then you have a
CleanSteel Door panel.
Follow the instructions below for cleaning
the door panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers
ending in BB-black, WW-white, CC-bisque,
SA-silver metallic, BG-grophite metallic or
GS-silver)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. You may also use a
good appliance wax or polish.
Stainless Steel Door Panel (model
numbers ending in SS)
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned
with Stainless Stee! Magic or a similar
product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not
use appliance wax, polish, bleach or
products containing chlorine on Stainless
Steel doors.
You can order Stainless Steel Magic
#WX!OX!5 through GEParts by calling
800.626.2002.
CleanSteel Door Panel (mode! numbers
ending in CS)
Usea clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance
wax, polish or any chemical agent on
CleanSteel doors.
Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towe!. Thesemag leave
a residue. Do not use scouring pads or
powdered cleaners because these
products can scratch the finish.
Cleaning the Control Panel
Toclean the control panel, use a lightly
dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Protect Against Freezing
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated
place during the winter, ask a service
technician to:
E]Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
Turn off the water supply and
disconnect the water inlet line from
the water valve.
r_ Drain water from the water inlet line
and water valve. (Use a pan to catch
the water.)
E] Reconnect the water inlet line to the
water valve.
Airgap
Checktheairgapanytimeyour
dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher
against water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of the
dishwasher. It is not covered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require
air gaps, so you may not have one.
The air gap is easy to clean.
E] Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
cover.
Remove the plastic cap and clean with
F_o toothpick.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and mone_l! Review the charts on the following
pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service.
Error Nessages Possible Causes
START/RESETstatus You havepressedthe
indicator light flashing START/RESETpad while the
Dishwasher BEEPS
once every 30 seconds
What To Do
PresstheSTART/RESETpadonlywhenyouwantto restartthe
dishwasher.
dishwasher isrunning. This will
cancel the cycle. Thelight will stop
flashing after the dishwasher drains
(about90 seconds}.
This is a reminder that your
dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you close
the door.
• Closeand latchthedoorafteropeningitmid-cycle.
Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Dishesandflatware Lowinletwater temperature • Makesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage8).Turnon
notclean thehotwaterfaucetnearestthedishwasher,letrununtilthewater
temperaturestopsrising.Thenstartthedishwasherandturnoff
thefaucet.Thisinsurestheenteringwaterishot.
Water pressureistemporarily low • Turnona faucet.Iswatercomingoutmoreslowlythanusual?
Ifso,waituntilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.
Airgap or disposerisclogged • Cleantheairgapor flushthedisposer.
Improperrackloading • Makesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenser
orthewasharms.SeetheLoadingthedishwasherrockssection.
Noair gap or highdrain loop • Verifythat youhaveanairgapor a highdrainloop.Referto
theInstallationInstructions.
Spotsand filming Extremelyhardwater • UseJet-Dry®or CascadeCrystalClear rinseagentsto removespotsand
onglassesand Lowinletwater temperature preventnewfilm buildup.
flatware Overloadingthedishwasher • Toremovestubbornspotsandpre-existingfilmfromglassware:
Improperloading 1Removeallmetalutensilsfromthedishwasher.
Oldor damppowderdetergent 2 Donotadddetergent.
Rinseagentdispenserempty 3 SelectthePOTS& PANSor HEAVYWASHcycle.
Toolittle detergent 4 Startthedishwasherandallowto runfor 18to 22minutes.Dishwasher
willnowbeinthemainwash.
5Openthedoorandpour2cups(500ml)ofwhitevinegarintothe
bottomofthedishwasher.
6Closethedoorandallowto completethecycle.Ifvinegarrinsedoesn't
work:Repeatasabove,exceptuse1//4cup(60ml)ofcitricacidcrystals
insteadofvinegar.
Cloudinesson Combinationof softwater and • Thisiscalledetchingandispermanent.Topreventthisfromhappening,
glassware too muchdetergent uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareintheshortest
cyclethatwillgetthemclean.
Water temperatureentering • Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.
thedishwasherexceeds150°F
Sudsin thetub • Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentsto avoidsudsing.
Cascade®andElectrasol®AutomaticDishwashingDetergents
havebeenapprovedfor useinallGEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfromthetub,openthedishwasherandlet
sudsdissipate.Closeandlatchthedishwasher.Pumpoutwater
bytouchingtheSTART/RESETpadonce;then30secondslater,
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Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Detergentleft in Dishesare blocking the • Repositionthe dishes,sothe water from the lowerspray arm can
dispensercups detergent cup flushthe detergentcup. Seethe Loadingthedishwashersection.
Blackorgray Aluminumutensilshave • Removemarkswitha mild,abrasivecleaner.
markson dishes rubbedagainstdishes
Dishesdon'tdry Lowinletwater temperature • Makesureinletwatertemperatureisat least120°F.
•SelectHEATEDDRY.
UseHOTSTART,HOTWASHorADDEDHEAToptions.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasANTI-BACTERIA,SANIWASH,POTS& PANS
orHEAVYWASH.
Controlpanelresponded
toinputsbutdishwasher
neverfilledwith water
Stainedtub interior
Dishwasher won't run
Control panel lights
go off when you're
setting controls
Water standing in
the bottom of the tub
Water won't pump
out of the tub
Steam
Sanitizedlight does
not illuminateat the
endof thecycle
(Anti-Bacteria
cycleonly)
Noise
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Rinseagentdispenserisempty
Doorlatch may not beproperly
seated
Water valvemay beturnedoff
Sometomato-basedfoodscan
causereddishstains
Teaor coffeestains
Anoverallyellowor brownfilmcan •
becausedbyirondepositsin water
White film on insidesurface- •
hardwater minerals
Fuseisblownor circuit breaker
istripped
•Checktherinseagentdispenserandfillasrequired.
Makesurethedoorisfirmlyclosed.
•Makesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.
• Useofthe RINSEONLYcycleafteraddingthedishtothe load
candecreasethelevelofstaining.GErecommendsCascade®
PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesofstains.
• Removethestainby hand,usinga solutionof 1/2cupbleach
and3cupswarmwater.
AWARNING
Beforecleaninginterior,waitatleast20minutesaftera cycleforthe
heatingelementstocooldown.Failuretodo socanresultin burns.
Aspecialfilterinthewatersupplylineistheonlywagtocorrect
thisproblem.Contacta watersoftenercompany.
GErecommends Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear*to help
prevent hard water mineral depositsfrom forming.
•Rundishwasherwithcitricacidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid
(Partnumber:WD35X151)canbeorderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfororderinginformation.
Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreaker.RemoveanNotherappliancesfrom
thecircuit.
Poweristurned off • Insomeinstallations,thepowertothedishwasherisprovidedthrougha
wallswitch,oftenlocatednexttothedisposerswitch.Makesureitison.
Controlpanelislocked • Unlockcontrolpanel.SeepageSor 7.
Rebootgoutcontrol
Time too long between
touching of selectedpads
•Turnoff powertothedishwasher(circuitbreakerorwallswitch)for
30seconds;thenturn backon.
• Eachpad mustbe touched within 30 secondsof the others.
Torelight,touch any pad again,or unlockand relatch door.
This is normal
Drain is clogged
This is normal
Thedoorwasopenedand the
cyclewasinterrupted during
or after the mainwashportion
Theincomingwater
temperaturewastoo low
Normal operating sounds
o
o
Rattling disheswhen the spray •
arm rotates
•Asmall amount of cleanwater aroundthe outlet on the tub
bottom at the backof thetub keepsthewater seallubricated.
Ifyouhaveanairgap,cleanit.Seepage12.
Ifthedishwasherdrainsintoa disposer,rundisposerclear.
Checktoseeifyourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.If not,you
may needaplumber.
Warm,moistaircomesthroughtheventbythedoorlatchduringdrying
andwhenwaterisbeingpumpedout.Thisisnecessaryfordrying.
Donotinterruptthecycleanytimeduringor aftermainwash.
Raisethewaterheatertemperatureto between120%and 140%.
Detergentcup opening.
Waterenteringdishwasher.
Themotor stopsand starts at varioustimesduring thecycle.
Drainpumpsoundsdurinqthe pump out.
Makesuredishesareproperly loaded.Seethe Loadingthe
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GE Dishwasher Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care ®technician. To schedule service,
on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Please have serial number and model number available when
calling for service.
Staple Four receipt here.
Proof of the origina! purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warrant F.
For The Period Of:
One Year
From the dateof the
original purchase
GE Will Replace:
Any pert of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materiQIsor workmanship. Duringthis
limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, all lobar and relQtedserviceto
replQcethe defective port.
What GE Will Not Cover:
Ill Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
m Failure of the product ifit is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commemiallg.
m Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
mDamage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
IllIncidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
m Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the
drain line.
Ill Damage caused after delivery.
m Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. 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.
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, blOUmabl be responsible for a trip charge or blOUmabl be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE
Service location for service. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warrantbt. In
Alaska, the warrant_l excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to _lour home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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