GE GLDA690 How to use

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-9138
GE Built-In
Dishwasher
GLDA690
GLDA696
Technical Service Guide
June 2006
GE Consumer & Industrial

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by
individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a
major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in
connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing
this product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test
purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the
necessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to
complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be
returned to their original position and properly fastened.
GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2006
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.

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Table of Contents
Bottom Door Seal .............................................................................................................................................................19
Component Locator Views........................................................................................................................................... 8
Control Assembly..............................................................................................................................................................12
Control Features............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Detergent/Rinse Module................................................................................................................................................16
Diagnostics and Service Information...................................................................................................................... 28
Dishwasher Components..............................................................................................................................................11
Door Assembly...................................................................................................................................................................17
Door Latch and Release Assembly........................................................................................................................... 13
Door Panel............................................................................................................................................................................11
Door Switch Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................15
Drain Pump Assembly....................................................................................................................................................24
Fill Funnel..............................................................................................................................................................................21
Heating Element................................................................................................................................................................19
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Pressure Switch .................................................................................................................................................................23
Schematics and Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................................................30
Service Test Mode.............................................................................................................................................................28
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................28
Static Dry System.............................................................................................................................................................12
Sump Assembly.................................................................................................................................................................27
Thermistor............................................................................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................................29
Tub Seal.................................................................................................................................................................................18
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................31
Wash Pump Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................25
Water Inlet Valve...............................................................................................................................................................22

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Platform
4-6 = GE tall tub
G L D A 6 9 0 M B B
Product Type
GLD = GE long door
Exterior Color
BB = Black
CC = Bisque
SS = Stainless Steel
WW = White
Model Year Designator
Model Number
The nomenclature plate is located on
the left side of the tub wall, inside the
door jamb.
The mini-manual is located in a
plastic bag taped behind the toe kick.
Nomenclature
The letter designating
the year repeats every
12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
Serial Number
The first two characters of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AL123456S = January, 2006
A- JAN 2006 - L
D - FEB 2005 - H
F - MAR 2004 - G
G - APR 2003 - F
H - MAY 2002 - D
L - JUN 2001 - A
M - JUL 2000 - Z
R - AUG 1999 - V
S - SEP 1998 - T
T - OCT 1997 - S
V - NOV 1996 - R
Z - DEC 1995 - M
Nomenclature
Door
0 = Color door
6 = Stainless door
Feature Pack
ADA Compliant

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Introduction
GLDA690MWW GLDA696MSS
FEATURES
ADA Compliant Yes Yes
Door Styl
e
Long door/Tall tub Long door/Tall tub
Energy Star® Qualified Yes Yes
Tub and Door Line
r
Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Control Type Electronic Light-Touch Electronic Light-Touch
Automatic Temperature Control Yes Yes
Automatic Temperature Sensing Yes Yes
Dual Pumps and Motors Yes Yes
Last Cycle Memor
y
Yes Yes
Wash Arms 3-Direct Feed 3-Direct Feed
Wash Levels 6 6
Water Filtration System 100% Water Filtration 100% Water Filtration
Cycles / Options 4/4 4/4
Light Wash Yes Yes
Normal Wash Yes Yes
Pots & Pans Yes Yes
Rinse Onl
y
Yes Yes
Delay Star
t
2/4/8-Hr. 2/4/8-Hr.
Heated Dry On/Of
f
Yes Yes
Hot Wash Yes Yes
HotStart™ Yes Yes
Lock Pad Yes Yes
Start / Cancel / Reset Pad Yes Yes
Cup Shel
f
2 Plastic with 1 StemSafe™ 2 Plastic with 1 StemSafe™
Lower Rack Deluxe Towerless Deluxe Towerless
Silverware Baske
t
1 Piece Super with 1 Cell Cove
r
1 Piece Super with 1 Cell Cove
r
Upper Rack Tiered Tiered
Cycle Countdown 2 Digit Displa
y
2 Digit Displa
y
Touchpads / Knobs 9 Touchpads 9 Touchpads
120 ° Inlet Water Capabilit
y
Yes Yes
Calrod Heate
r
Multi-Wattage Multi-Wattage
ECONOMICAL / QUIET
Door Insulation and Bitumen Yes Yes
Outer Wrap Full-wrap Blanke
t
Full-wrap Blanke
t
QuietPower™ Moto
r
Yes Yes
Sound Insulation Package QuietPower™ 3 58 dB
A
QuietPower™ 3 58 dB
A
Stainless Steel Interio
r
Yes Yes
Tub Collar Trim Yes Yes
APPEARANC
E
Installation Built-In Built-In
Color Appearance "WW" "BB" "CC" Stainless Steel
Control Color / Styl
e
"WW" "BB" "CC" / Electronic Black / Electronic
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Approximate Shipping Weight 100 lb 100 lb
Net Weight (lbs.) 95 lb 95 lb
Overall Depth 24 in 24 in
Overall Heigh
t
32.35 in 32.35 in
Overall Height With Legs Extended (In.) 34.5 34.5
Overall Width 24 in 24 in
POWER / RATINGS
Calrod Heater Watts 875 Max. 875 Max.
Volts/Hertz/Amps 120V 60 Hz 9.1
A
120V 60 Hz 9.1
A
WARRANT
Y
Parts Warranty Limited 1-year entire applianc
e
Limited 1-year entire applianc
e
Labor Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance Limited 1-year entire appliance

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Control Features

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About the dishwasher control panel.
Cycle Sequence
Water Time
Cycles (approx.) (approx.) Cycle Sequence
POTS & PANS
7.4 gal. 85 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse
NORMAL WASH 5.3 gal. 56 min. Rinse Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse
LIGHT WASH 4.2 gal. 33 min. Rinse Rinse Wash Rinse Rinse
RINSE ONLY 2.1 gal. 7 min. Rinse Rinse
Drying Options
HEATED DRY ON Adds approximately 38 minutes to the cycle.
(Not available on the RINSE ONLY cycle.)
HEATED WASH Options
HEATED WASH ON Adds approximately 15 minutes to the main wash cycle. Energizes heater during
main wash cycle.
(Not available on the RINSE ONLY cycle.)
HEATED START Options
HEATED START ON Adds approximately 22 minutes to the cycle by adding 2 pre-rinses. The first is a
normal pre-rinse to purge the water supply lines. The second pre-rinse lasts 15
minutes with the heater energized to heat the tub and dishware. (Not available on
the RINSE ONLY cycle.)

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Front View
Component Locator Views
Control Panel View
Insulation
Door Spring
Access Panel
Control Panel
Door Latch
Control Assembly
Static Dry Vent
(Continued next page)

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Interior View (With Racks)
Detergent/Rinse Module Compartment View
Top Rack
Bottom Rack
Detergent/Rinse Module
Static Dry Vent
Detergent Compartment
Compartment Lid
Sight Glass
Rinse Agent Cap
Rinse Agent Outlet
(Continued next page)

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Interior View of Basin (With Racks Removed) Right Side View (Insulation Removed)
Bottom View (Looking Up)
Sump
Drain Pump
Spray Arm
Heating Element
Filter Assembly
Micro-Filter
Clamp Nut
Fill Hose
Pressure
Switch Hose
Fill Funnel
Wash Pump Assembly
Capacitor
Pressure
Switch
Thermistor
Water Inlet Valve
Front
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