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Safety Instructions ...... 2,s
EDW4000 Series
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning ............ 12
EDWSO00 Series
Control Panel and Settings ... 4-7
EDW6000 Series
Loading Place Settings ........ 11
GHDA400 Series
Loading the Racks ............ 10
GHDA600 Series
Optional Accessories .......... 11
GLD4000 Series
Using the Dishwasher ........ 8, 9
GLDSO00 Series
Troubleshooting Tips .. 13, 14
GLD6000 Series
HLD4000 Series
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Warrants .....
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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 in]ur 9, or death, _tls A WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY f _,,J',_ "_ Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Ifthe hot water has n
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ge.com .t_ 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: mTake off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper (as shown). Door latch keeper When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, WARNING! inc
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About the dishwasher control panel. CFor modelswith sensor:EDWGO00 Series, GHDA600 Series, GLD6000 Series) You can locate gout model number on the tub wall just inside the doon Throughout this manual, features and appearance nag varg from gour model. D El Ell Im ControlSettings O Status Indicator Lights TheStatusdisplaytellsyou what'shappeningwhilethe dishwasher isin operationand mayflash,indicatinga malfunction(seepage8).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceof operationthe dishwasher isin. S
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ge.com SPEED CYCLE 7.3gal.,35min. or Thiscycle isfor evergdagdishesandglassware. SPEEDWASH (onsomemodels) CHINACRYSTAL 7.3gal.,48 min. (onsomemodels) Thiscycle isfor lightlysoiledchinaandcrystal. RINSE ONLY 2.5gal.,12min. Forrinsingpartialloadsthat willbewashedlater.Donot usedetergentwiththiscycle. NOTE: OnlytheAnti-Bacteria cyclehasbeendesignedto meetthe requirements of Section6,NSF184for soilremovalandsanitizationefficacy. _ Options Thelightabovethe selected padwill beONto indicatewhichoptionh
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About the dishwasher control panel. C or models without o sensor:EDW4000Series, EDWSO00 Series,GHDA400Series,GLD4000Series,GLD5000Seriesand HLD4000Series) You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the doon Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. !! e SANITIZ_O _/iJOptions _? _/ ." • Cycles It. Jf-h _ .... ii ® 2 4 8 WASH NORMAL _TART "DELAY" / MEdEa "00( AS .o, ] N II- irt Control Settings H Status Indicator Lights The Status display tells Uou
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ge.com _l 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 PRIORto 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 RINSEONLY cycle. HEATEDDRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Light OFF
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Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the and not more than 150°F,for effective cleaning dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and to prevent dish damage. Check the water and let the water run continuouslg into the temperature with a candg or meat thermometer, glass until the temperature stops rising. Use Jet-Dr_j®or Cascade Cr_jstal Clear®RinseAgent Jet-Dry* or Cascade Crystal Clear _°_ rinse age
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Using the dishwasher, gecom Proper Use of Detergent Use onl U detergent specificall U made for use Medium Medium Extremely in dishwashers. Cascade +_and Electrosol +> Soft Soft Hard Hard approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep uour detergent fresh and dru. Don't put powder detergent into the dispenser until Uou're read U to wash dishes. The amount of detergent to use depends on H MAIN WASH Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been __< _" whether uour water is hard or soft. With hard \ wate
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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 Althoughthe upperrackisfor glasses, cupsand Secure largerdishwasher-safe plasticsover2tines saucers,potsandpanscanbe placedinthisrack whenpossible. for effectivecleaning.Cupsandglasses fit best Hakesuresmallplasticitemsaresecuresothey alongthe sides. Thisisalsoasecureplacefor can'tfallontothe heate_ dishwasher-sa
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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 mag varg from gour model. Upper Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets mag vorg from gour model. V Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings accessories. Optional You can change the
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Caring for the dishwasher. Cleaning the Door Panel Stainless Steel Door Panel (model Before cleaning the front panel, make sure gou know what tgpe of panel gou have. numbers ending in SS) Referto the last two letters of gour model The stainless steel panels can be cleaned number. You can locate gour model with Stainless Steel Hagic or a similar number on the left-hand tub wall just product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not inside the door. If gour model number ends use appliance wax, polish, ble
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Before you call for service.., gecom Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. _,_ roubleshooting Tips Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status Youhove pressedthe • Press the START/RESET padonlgwhengouwantto restartthe indicator light flashing START/RESET pod while the dishwasher. dishwasher is running. This will cancel the cgcle. The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains (about 90 seco
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Beforegou callfor service... Problem Possible Causes What To Do Detergent left in Dishesare blocking the • Repositionthe dishes,so the water from the lowersprag arm can dispensercups detergent cup flush the detergentcup. Seethe Loadingthe dishwashersection. Aluminumutensilshave • Remove markswitha mild,abrasivecleanen Blackor gray marks ondishes rubbedagainstdishes Dishesdon'tdry Lowinlet water temperature • Hakesureinletwatertemperatureisat least120oR • SelectHEATED DRY. • UseHOTSTART, HOTWASHo
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GE Dishwasher Warrants. All warranty serviceprovided by our Factory ServiceCenters, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized CustomerCare_ technician.Toschedule Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service service,on-line,24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com,or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Pleasehaveserial number under the warranty. and model number available when coiling for service. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of the dishwasher which fails due
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Consumer Support. GEAppliances Wetsite ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GEAppliances Website 24 hours a day, anu day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service,you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. ScheduleService ge.com ExpertGErepairserviceisonly one step awagfrom your door Geton-line and scheduleyour serviceat your convenience24 hours any day of the year!Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)duringno
