GE GLD6900N10CC User manual

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Safety Instructions ...... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Careand Cleaning.........ii,12
ControlPaneland Settings...4-6
Loading PlaceSettings........ ii
Loading the Racks ............ 10
Using the Dishwasher ........ 6-9
Troubleshooting Tips .. 12-14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Warrantg .................... 15
GSD6900 Series
PDW7000 Series
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Youcan find them on the tub wall
just insidethe dooE
165D4700P336 49-55016-4 07-07 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! WATERHEATERSAFETY
f _,l'_ _ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been used
for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been usedfor two weeks or more, prevent the possibilitgof damage or injury
bg turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using ang
electrical appliance which isconnected to the hot water sgstem.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-
up hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet with
gout dishwasher, you con receive one bg 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.
• Improper connection ofthe 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 is properly grounded.
• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
• Do not attempt to repair or replaceany part
of your dishwasher unlessit is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician.
• Tominimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turningthedishwasher off does not
disconnectthe appliance from the power supply.
Werecommend having o qualified technician
serviceyour appliance.
CAUTION: Topreventminorinjurgorpropertgdamage
• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.
• Using a detergent that is
not specificallydesigned
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
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 tum the wall switch
off between wash cycles,allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESETto allow the control
to boot.
• Non-Dishware Items:Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters,furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasheEDamage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.
• Closesupervisionis necessary if this appliance
is usedbg or near children.
• 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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_i, WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous...even if they will sit for '_justa
few days." If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:
• Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (asshown). Door latch keeper
WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose • Donot operate your dishwasher unlessall
as described in this Owner's Manual. enclosure panels are properly in place.
• Use only powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse • Donot tamper with controls.
agents recommended for usein a dishwasher and • Donot abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish
keepthem out of the reach of children.Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry ®and
Cascade Crystal Clear¢ rinseagents havebeen
approved for usein all GEdishwashers.
• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
• Load sharp kniveswith the handles up to reduce
the riskof cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unlessmarked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic
items not somarked, checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
rack ofthe dishwasheE
• Donot allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in dooE
• Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the door
latch.
• Donot store or usecombustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Donot allow children to play with, on or insidethis
appliance or any discarded appliance.
READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.
You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the doon Throughout this manual, features and
appearancemay varyfromyour model.
I!1 El
Control Settings
HStatus Indicator Lights
TheStatusdisplagtellsUouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmauflash,indicatinga malfunction(see
page6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.
LOW DisplayedwhentheSmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwith liquidorgelautomaticdishwasher
DETERGENTdetergent.
SENSING DisplagedwhiletheExtraCleanTM SensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwateE
Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.
WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.
RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.
DRYING DisplagedduringHEATEDDRY.
SANITIZED Displagedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.
CLEAN Displagedwhena washcgcleiscomplete.ThelightwillremainONuntildoorisopened.
DTimeRemaining Displag (onsomemodels)
Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymay adjustthe remaining
timewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartof eachcgclemay changefromthefactorysettingastheunit
customizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplagwillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthecgclestarts.
_l Selections
Pressthepad for thedesiredwash cycle.
NOTE:Allcgde times and water usageinformation contained inthe following sectionare approximate valuesonly.
Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors,including but not limited to,inlettemperature, householdwater pressure
and turbidity ofthe wash wateE
Thelight aboveor next to the selectedpad will be ONto indicate which WASHCYCLEhas beenselected.
ANTI-BACTERIA Heavg8.8gal.,105 min.
Medium 7.5gal.,95 min.
Ught 6.3gal.,85 min.
Thiscgcleraisesthe water temperature inthe final rinseto sanitizegour dishware.Thecgcle
lengthwillvary depending on the temperature of your inletwater,
NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacgcle ismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.Ifthe cgcleis
interrupted during or after the main wash portion or ifthe incoming water temperature isso
lowthat adequate water heatingcannot be achieved,the sanitizingconditionsmag not be
met. Inthesecases,the sanitizedlight will notilluminate at the end of the cgde.
NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersare not intendedfor licensedfood establishments.
COOKWARE
(POTS& PANS)
NORMAL WASH
Heavg 10.0gal.,80 min.
Medium 8.8gal., 70 min.
Light 7.5gal.,60 min.
Thiscgcle ismeant for heavilg soileddishes or cookwarewith dried-on or baked-on soils.This
cgcle mag not remove burned-on foods. Evergdagdishes are safe to be usedin this cgcle.
Heavg 8.8gal., 70 min.
Medium 7.5gal.,60 min.
Light 5.0gal.,50 min.
Thiscgcle is for medium/heavilg soileddishes and glassware.

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SPEED CYCLE
(on some models
CHINA CRYSTAL
GLASSES
(on some models
RINSEONLY
7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscycle isfor everyday dishesand glassware.
7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscgcle isfor lightly soiledchina and crgstal.
7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscgcle isspecifically designedfor glasses.
2.5gal., 10 min.
For rinsingpartial loadsthat will be washed later Donot usedetergent with this cgcle.
NOTE; The CHINA CRYSTAL/PLASTICS (some models) selector is atoggle pad, toggle the pod until the
desired cycle is indicated.
NOTE; This dishwasher is equipped with a CleanSensor TMwith automatic temperature control, therefore, cycle
length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.
NOTE; Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil
removal and sanitization efficacy.
_]l Enhancements/Extras
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/ERTRA has been selected.
PRE WASH For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be
(on some models) selected PRIOR to starting the cgcle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energg is saved. For
Light OFF faster air dry, you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.
HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the time to your wash cgcle bg 8
Light ON minutes for the SPEED CYCLE and 30 minutes for all other cgcles. NOTE: Cannot be
selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.
LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being mode. Or you con lock
the controls offer you hove started ocycle.
Children cannot occidentally start dishwasher by touching pods with this option
selected.
To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds.
The light above the LOCK pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher, touch and hold the
HEATED DRY pad for 3seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn on.
ADDED HEAT or When selected, the cgcle will run longer with heating elements on to improve both
EXTRAHOTWASH wash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.
(on some models)
DELAY HOURS You can delag the start of a wash cgcle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURSpad
to choose the number of hours you want to delag the start of the cgcle; then touch
START/RESET.The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.
Touching START/RESETa second time will cancel the DELAYSTART selection. NOTE: If
you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep until you do so.
RESET To change a cgcle after washing starts, touch the START/RESETpad to cancel the
cycle. The START/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.