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Safety Instructions . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
EDW5000 Series
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
EDW6000 Series
Control Panel and Settings . . . 4–7
GHDA450 Series
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 11
GHDA650 Series
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
GLD4100 Series
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . .11
GLD4200 Series
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . .8, 9
GLD4300 Series
Troubleshooting Tips . . 13, 14
GLD5500 Series
GLD5800 Serie
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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 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. If the hot water has not been used for two
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 Away Your Old Dishwasher: Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper (as shown). Door l
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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. 1 4 2 3 5 Control Settings Status Indicator Lights 1 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 co
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of
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About the dishwasher control panel. (For models without a sensor: EDW5000 Series, GHDA450 Series, GLD4100 Series, GLD4200 Series, GLD4300 Series, GLD5500 Series, GLD5800 Series and HLD4000 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. 1 2 4 3 Control Settings Status Indicator Lights 1 The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicat
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Options 3 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 Shut
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x a M Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F and water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the not more than 150°F, for effective cleaning and to thermometer in a glass and let the water run prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature continuously into the glass until the temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot stops rising. ® ® Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse Agent ® ® Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the dishwasher. ge.com Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use ® ® Open in dishwashers. Cascade and Electrasol cup Automatic 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. (on some models) The amount of detergent to use depends on whether
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Loading 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 Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over and saucers, pots and pans can be placed 2 tines when possible. in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and Make sure small plastic items are secure so glasses fit best along the sides. This is also they can’t fall onto t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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 Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings 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 setting
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Caring for the dishwasher. Cleaning the Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make sure Stainless Steel Door Panel (model you know what type of panel you have. numbers ending in SS) Refer to the last two letters of your model The stainless steel panels can be cleaned number. You can locate your model with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar number on the left-hand tub wall just product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not inside the door. If your model number ends use appliance wax, polish, bl
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. Error Messages 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 light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher. dishwasher is running. This will c
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Detergent 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 gray 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 H
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Dishwasher Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule Proof of the original purchase service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number under the warranty. and model number available when calling for se
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, ™ order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts ” your questions, and so much more... Schedule Service ge.com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule
