GE HLD4000 Series User manual

EDW5000 Series
EDW6000 Series
GHDA400 Series
GHDA650 Series
GLD4100 Series
GLD4200 Series
GLD4300 Series
GLD5500 Series
GLD5800 Series
GLD6200 Series
GLD6300 Series
GLD6500 Series
HLD4000 Series
Owner’s Manual
Dishwashers
165D4700P339 49-55019 03-06 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . 2, 3
Operatin Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control Panel and Settings . . . 4–7
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 11
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional ccessories . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . .8, 9
Troubleshootin Tips . . 13, 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on the tub wall
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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 dama e, personal injury, or death.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
PROPER I STALLATIO A D MAI TE A CE
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.
■Contents washed in nti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.
■Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
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 turn the switch off
between wash cycles, allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching ST RT/RESET to allow the control to
reboot.
■Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.
■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by 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.
■Connect to 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 of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
■Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
■Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. ll other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
■To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
We recommend having a qualified technician
service your appliance.
WARNING!
CAUTION: To prevent minor injury or property dama e
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 damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-
up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
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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 Away Your Old
Dishwasher:
■Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Door latch keeper
READ A D FOLLOW THIS SAFETY I FORMATIO
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
■Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®utomatic
Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and
Cascade Rinse Aid®rinse agents have been
approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
■Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
■Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
■Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
■Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
■Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
■Do not tamper with controls.
■Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
■Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.
■Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment.
■Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.
WARNING! When usin your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
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About the dishwasher control panel. (For models with sensor: EDW6000 Series,
GHDA650 Series, GLD6200 Series, GLD6300 Series, and GLD6500 Series)
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.
Control Settings
Status Indicator Li hts
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.
SENSING Displayed while the sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water.
(on some models) The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.
WASHING Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.
(on some models)
RINSING Displayed during rinse periods.
(on some models)
DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.
(on some models)
SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.
CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are
clean until the door is relatched or until another cycle is selected.
Time Remainin Display (on some models)
During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust the
remaining time while the sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of each cycle may change from the
factory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time
remaining until the cycle starts.
Cycles
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which cycle has been selected.
This dishwasher is equipped with a dirt and temperature sensor. Cycle length and time will vary depending on the
soil level and temperature.
ANTI-BACTERIA Heav 8.5 gal., 84 min.
or SANI WASH Medium 7.3 gal., 78 min.
Light 6.1 gal., 75 min.
This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle
length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE: The nti-Bacteria 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: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
POTS Heav 10.9 gal., 102 min.
& PANS Medium 8.5 gal., 78 min.
Light 7.3 gal., 73 min.
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
NORMAL WASH Heav 8.5 gal., 65 min.
Medium 7.3 gal., 60 min.
Light 4.9 gal., 49 min.
This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware
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SPEED CYCLE 7.3 gal., 35 min.
or This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
SPEED WASH
(on some models)
CHINA CRYSTAL 7.3 gal., 48 min.
(on some models) This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
RINSE ONLY 2.5 gal., 12 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.
NOTE: Only the nti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for
soil removal and sanitization efficacy.
Options
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which option has been selected.
PRE SCRUB For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to
(on some models) starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time. NOTE: Cannot be selected with
RINSE ONLY cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. For faster air dry,
Light OFF you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.
HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 8 minutes for the SPEED
Light O CYCLE, 38 minutes for NORMAL and POTS/PANS, and 30 minutes for all other cycles.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
LOCK 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 accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.
To LOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light
below the HEATED DRY pad will turn on. To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the
HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn off.
ADDED When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both wash and
HEAT dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose
the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESET one time.
The dishwasher will count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching
START/RESET a second time will cancel the DELAY START selection.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. The
START/RESET light 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.
Start
Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad
once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action
begins. Touching the START/RESET pad 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/RESET pad once to begin the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not pressed within two minutes.
To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.
lso, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed.
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About the dishwasher control panel. (For models ithout a sensor: EDW5000 Series,
GHDA400 Series, GLD4100 Series, GLD4200 Series, GLD4300 Series, GLD5500 Series, GLD5800 Series and HLD4000 Series)
You can locate your model number on the tub all just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and
appearance may vary from your model.
Control Settings
Status Indicator Li hts
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 Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until
(on some door is opened.
models)
CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that
(on some the dishes are clean until the door is opened or until another cycle is selected.
models)
Cycles
The light above the selected pad ill be ON to indicate hich cycle has been selected.
SANI WASH 7.3 gal., 97 min.
(on some This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware.
models) 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: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
establishments.
POTS & PANS 8.5 gal., 89 min.
or HEAVY This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-
WASH on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
NORMAL WASH 5.9 gal., 56 min.
This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.
LIGHT WASH 6.1 gal., 36 min.
(on some This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
models)
CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 gal., 39 min.
(on some This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
models)
RINSE ONLY 1.2 gal., 6 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with
this cycle.
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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Options
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.
HOT START For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be
(on some selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option will improve both wash and dry
models) performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.
Light OFF For 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 total run time by 38 minutes.
Light O NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.
(on some Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option
models) selected.
To LOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light below
the HEATED DRY pad will turn on. To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED
DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light 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 RINSE ONLY cycle.
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options may
vary by model). Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want
to delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESET one time. The dishwasher will
count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESET a
second time will cancel the DELAY START selection.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the
cycle. The START/RESET light 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.
Start
Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the
START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60
seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the START/RESET pad 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/RESET pad once to begin
the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not pressed within two
minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.
lso, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed.
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Dish Preparation Prior to Loading
■No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required.
■Scrape off hard soils, including bones,
toothpicks, skins and seeds.
■Remove large quantities of any remaining
food.
■Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings
and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
■Remove acidic food soils that can discolor
stainless steel.
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Usin the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
Use Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear®Rinse Agent
Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear ®rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on
your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.
Fillin the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent. Under normal
conditions, this will last approximately one month. Refill when rinse agent
is not visible in the indicator. Do not overfill.
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
dd rinse agent until the indicator window looks full. Do not overfill.
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam.
Replace the dispenser cap.
Rinse Aid Settin
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be
adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of
calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If you
observe foam in the final rinse, try a lower setting.
To adjust the settin
Remove the dispenser cap, then turn the adjustable setting dial
counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise
to reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed.
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The entering water should be at least 120°F and
not more than 150°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.
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Indicator
Dispenser cap
djustable setting dial

Use only detergent specifically made for use
in dishwashers. Cascade®and Electrasol®
utomatic 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. 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.
Use the information in the table below as a
guideline to determine the amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.
For heavily-soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or
Heavy Wash cycle and add a little extra detergent.
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT
NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher
to fill with suds. During 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, your dishes will not get clean using a
dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to
work with dishwashers.
MAIN WASH
PRE
WASH
Soft
Medium
Soft
Medium
Hard
Extremely
Hard
forgotten dish can be added any time before
the main wash.
Squeeze the door latch to release the door.
Do not open the door until the water spray
action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.
dd forgotten dishes.
Close the door.
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Proper Use of Detergent
Forget to Add a Dish?
(on some models)
Deter ent Cups to Fill
15 cup or fill cup to first line
25 cup or fill cup to second line
15 and 25 cups or fill main wash cup
15, 25 cups and the open cup or fill
both Main Wash and Pre Wash cup
Number
of Grains
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Greater
than 12
Open
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Loadin the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack
lthough the upper rack is for glasses, cups
and saucers, pots and pans can be placed
in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and
glasses fit best along the sides. This is also
a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics.
The utility shelf (on some models) may be
placed in the up or down position to add
flexibility. A wine glass holder (on some
models) secures wine glasses for best
washability. Because wine glasses come
in various sizes, after loading, slowly push
in the rack to make sure they will clear
the top of the dishwasher.
The upper rack is good for all kinds of
odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing
bowls and other items should be placed
face down. Fold-down tines (on some models)
provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-
to-fit items.
Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over
2 tines when possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so
they can’t fall onto the heater.
Be sure that items do not protrude through the
bottom of the rack and block rotation of the
middle spray arm. This could result in poor
wash performance for items in the upper rack.
Check to make
sure that no
items will block
rotation of the
wash arms.
Lower Rack
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers
and cookware. Large items such as broiler
pans and baking racks should go along the
left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls
along the sides, in corners or in the back. The
soiled side of items should face the center of
the rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and
mugs can be placed in the lower rack to
maximize loading flexibility.
lso, be careful not to let a portion of an item
such as a pot or dish handle extend through
the bottom rack. This could block the wash
arm and cause poor washing results.
Fold-down tines (on some models) provide
flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
The tines may be left in the up position or
folded down to customize the lower rack.
Silverware Basket
To load flatware, simply push the adjustable
handle to either side (on some models). Put
flatware in the removable basket with fork
and knife handles up to protect your hands.
Place spoons in the basket with handles
down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they
don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small
plastic items, such as measuring spoons and
lids from small containers should go in the
bottom of the silverware basket with the
silverware on top.
The one-piece silverware basket (on some
models) can be placed in the front, right side
or back of the lower rack.
variety of options is available regarding
the three-piece silverware basket (on some
models) in your dishwasher. The complete
basket is designed to fit on the right side
of the lower rack. dditionally, each end of
the basket is removable to add loading
flexibility to accommodate flatware and
lower rack capacity needs.
The lids of both end and middle baskets (on
some models) can be closed to contain small
items. Long items can be placed on the utility
shelf in the upper rack.
The accessory
basket (on some
models) can hold
small items such
as: baby bottle
nipples, plastic lids,
corn cob holders, etc.
Don’t let any
item extend
through
bottom.
To remove end baskets, grasp the basket
at opposite corners and slide apart.
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Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model.
Upper Rack—10 place settin s Lower Rack—10 place settin s Lower Rack—10 place settin s
Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model.
Upper Rack—12 place settin s Lower Rack—12 place settin s
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)
■GPF525W (White)
■GPF525C (Bisque)
Trimless wood panel kit—This accessory
contains parts and instructions for you to supply
and install a 3/4″thick decorative wood door:
■GPF575
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.
■GPF65
These accessories are available at extra cost from
GE. Call 800.626.2002 to order. Visa, Mastercard
or Discover cards are accepted.
Specify accessory number when ordering.
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If your dishwasher is left in an unheated
place during the winter, ask a service
technician to:
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.
Drain water from the water inlet line
and water valve. (Use a pan to catch
the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the
water valve.
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Cleanin 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, S 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 or BG–graphite metallic)
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 Steel 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
#WX10X15 through GE Parts by calling
800.626.2002.
CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers
ending in CS)
Use a 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 towel. These may leave
a residue. Do not use scouring pads or
powdered cleaners because these
products can scratch the finish.
Operatin Instructions Safety Instructions
Consumer Support Troubleshootin Tips
Cleanin the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly
dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Protect A ainst Freezin
Check the air gap any time
your dishwasher isn’t draining
well.
n 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 ap is easy to clean.
Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
cover.
Remove the plastic cap and clean with
a toothpick.
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ir gap Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn on
not clean the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water
temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off
the faucet. This insures the entering water is hot.
Water pressure is temporaril low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Air gap or disposer is clogged • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser
or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.
No air gap or high drain loop • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to
the Installation Instructions.
Spots and filmin •Use Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agents to remove spots and
on lasses and prevent new film buildup.
flatware •To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
1Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2Do not add detergent.
3Select the POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH cycle.
4Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasher
will now be in the main wash.
5Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher.
6Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t
work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals
instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,
lassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest
cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering • This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
wasn’t used Cascade®and Electrasol®utomatic Dishwashing Detergents
have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
•To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let
suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water
by touching the START/RESET pad once; then 30 seconds later,
touch the START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.
Rinse agent was spilled • lways wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Error Messa es Possible Causes What To Do
START/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only when you want to restart the
indicator li ht flashin START/RESET pad while the dishwasher.
dishwasher is running. This will
cancel the c cle. The light will stop
flashing after the dishwasher drains
(about 90 seconds).
Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that our • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.
once every 30 seconds dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until ou close
the door.
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Extremel hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empt
Too little detergent

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Consumer Support Troubleshootin Tips
Before you call for service…
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Deter ent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can
dispenser cups detergent cup flush the detergent cup. See the Loading the dishwasher section.
Black or ray Aluminum utensils have • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes
Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.
•Select HEATED DRY.
•Use HOT START, HOT WASH or ADDED HEAT options.
•Select a higher cycle, such as ANTI-BACTERIA, SANI WASH, POTS & PANS
or HEAVY WASH.
Rinse agent dispenser is empt • Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
Control panel responded Door latch ma not be properl • Make sure the door is firmly closed.
to inputs but dishwasher seated
never filled with water Water valve ma be turned off • Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on.
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can • Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load
cause reddish stains can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade®
Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.
Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm water.
WARNING
Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
An overall ellow or brown film can
• special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
be caused b iron deposits in water this problem. Contact a water softener company.
White film on inside surface— • GE recommends Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear®to help
hard water minerals prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming.
•Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric acid
(Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts. See back
cover for ordering information.
Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from
is tripped the circuit.
Power is turned off • In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a
wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
Control panel is locked • Unlock control panel. See page 5 or 7.
Reboot our control • Turn off power to the dishwasher (circuit breaker or wall switch) for
30 seconds; then turn back on.
Control panel li hts Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others.
o off when you’re touching of selected pads To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
settin controls
Water standin in This is normal • small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub
the bottom of the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it. See page 12.
out of the tub •If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
•Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you
may need a plumber.
Steam This is normal • Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
Sanitized li ht does The door was opened and the • Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash.
not illuminate at the c cle was interrupted during
end of the cycle or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria The incoming water • Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F.
cycle only) temperature was too low
Noise Normal operating sounds • Detergent cup opening.
•Water entering dishwasher.
•The motor stops and starts at various times during the cycle.
•Drain pump sounds during the pump out.
Rattling dishes when the spra • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
arm rotates dishwasher racks section.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
What GE Will Not Cover:
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this
From the date of the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of char e, all labor and related service to
original purchase replace the defective part.
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GE Dishwasher Warranty.
■Service trips to our home to teach ou how to use
the product.
■Improper installation, deliver or maintenance.
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commerciall .
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■Damage to the product caused b accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
■Incidental or consequential damage caused b possible
defects with this appliance.
■Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the
drain line.
■Damage caused after deliver .
■Product not accessible to provide required service.
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, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may 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 warranty. In
Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your 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.
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule
service, on-line, 24 hours a day, 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 your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, includin the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

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for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GE C
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicin
enerally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicin may cause unsafe operation.
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