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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2–4
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
GLC4100 Series
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control Panel and Settings . . . . 5, 6
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 11
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unicouple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Troubleshooting Tips . . 13, 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . .
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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 tw
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com CAUTION: For personal safety: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS—This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dis
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING — SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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). Do
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the dishwasher control panel. ge.com 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, indicating a malfunction. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of oper
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About the dishwasher control panel. 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 Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry natura
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the unicouple. ge.com Before Operating the Dishwasher the First Time Attach the faucet adapter. The special faucet adapter supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the sink faucet before you can use your dishwasher. The faucet adapter is designed to fit standard spouts having internal or external threads. You will find the adapter and two washers in the faucet adapter packet in your dishwasher. To in
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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 continuously into the temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. glass until the temperature stops rising. ® ® Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse Agent ® ® Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear rins
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use ® ® Extremely Hard Soft Medium Soft Medium Hard in dishwashers. Cascade and Electrasol 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 PRE to wash dishes. MAIN WASH WASH The amount of detergent to use depe
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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 and Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack when possible. for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best Make sure small plastic items are secure so they along the sides. This is also a secure place for
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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. In Canada, visit geappliances.ca. Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad one time to start the dishwasher. Press it a indicator light START/RESET pad while the second time
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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 service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). date is needed to obtain service In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and under the warranty. model number available whe
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: 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 or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www.geappliances.ca Schedule Service In the U.S.: ge.com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenien
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www.electromenagersge.ca Instructions de sécurité . . . . 2–4 Manuel du propriétaire Instructions de fonctionnement Chargement des couverts . . . . . . . . 11 Séries GLC4100 Chargement des paniers . . . . . . . . . 10 L’unicouple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Panneau de contrôle et réglages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Soins et nettoyage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Utilisation du lave-vaisselle . . . . . .8, 9 Conseils de dépannage . . 13, 14 Soutien au
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INFORMATION IMPORTANTE SUR LA SÉCURITÉ. LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT L’UTILISATION — CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT ! Pour votre sécurité, les instructions de ce manuel doivent être suivies pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou d’explosion, d’électrocution et pour éviter les dommages à la propriété, les blessures ou la mort. AVERTISSEMENT ! SÉCURITÉ DU CHAUFFE-EAU Dans certaines conditions, de l’hydrogène peut être présent dans un chauffe-eau qui n’a pas été utilisé pendant deux
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Instructions de Instructions de sécurité Conseils de dépannage Soutien au consommateur fonctionnement www.electromenagersge.ca MISE EN GARDE : Pour votre sécurité personnelle : N’UTILISEZ JAMAIS UNE RALLONGE OU UNE FICHE D’ADAPTATION AVEC CET APPAREIL ÉLECTROMÉNAGER. NE COUPEZ OU N’ENLEVEZ JAMAIS LA TROISIÈME BROCHE DE MISE À LA TERRE DU CORDON D’ALIMENTATION. INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE—Cet appareil électroménager doit être mis à la terre. En cas de panne ou de mauvais fonctionnement, la
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INFORMATION IMPORTANTE SUR LA SÉCURITÉ. LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT L’UTILISATION — CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT ! RISQUE D’ENFANT PRIS AU PIÈGE BONNE DISPOSITION DE VOTRE LAVE-VAISSELLE Les lave-vaisselle jetés ou abandonnés sont dangereux…même si vous ne les laissez jetés que quelques jours. Si vous voulez jeter votre vieux lave- vaisselle, suivez les instructions pour empêcher les accidents. Avant de jeter votre vieux lave-vaisselle: ■ Enlevez la porte du compartiment de
