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Owner’s Manual
EDW4000 Series
GHDA960 Series
GHDA980 Series
GSD6100 Series
GSD6200 Series
GSD6300 Series
GSD6500 Series
GSD6600 Series
GSD6700 Series
GSD6800 Series
GSD6900 Series
SSD4900 Series
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2, 3 Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Operating Instructions
Product Registration . . . . .13, 14
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Panel and Settings . . 4–6
Loading Place
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. 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 weeks or more, prevent the possibil
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.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 s
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About the dishwasher control panel. 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 5 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 (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in. ™ SENSING Displayed while the ExtraClean Sen
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com SPEED CYCLE Heavy 9.3 gal., 36 min. or Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min. SPEED WASH Light 5.7 gal., 33 min. (on some models) This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware. CHINA CRYSTAL Heavy 10.0 gal., 49 min. (on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min. Light 7.2 gal., 36 min. This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal. RINSE ONLY Heavy 2.9 gal., 7 min. Light 1.4 gal., 3 min. For rinsing partia
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About the dishwasher control panel. If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply Start 4 touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Close the dishwasher door and select the If the door is closed the indicator lights will turn cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the off if the START/RESET pad is not selected within START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Water fill two minutes. To activate the display, open and begins, and approximately 60 seconds later the close the door or press
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the dishwasher. www.GEAppliances.com Dish Preparation Prior to Loading No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, required. and excessive amounts of grease or oil. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, Remove acidic food soils that can discolor toothpicks, skins and seeds. stainless steel. Remove large quantities of any remaining food. Using the Dishwasher Door The do
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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 The upper rack is good for all kinds of Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing and saucers, pots and pans can be placed bowls and other items should be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and face down. Fold-down tines (on some glasses fit best along the
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Loading place settings… www.GEAppliances.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 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 settings Lower Rack—12
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Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior, cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. use a good appliance polish wax. Protect Against Freezing Drain water from the water inlet line If your dishwasher is left in an unheated 3 and water valve. (Use a pan to catch place during the winter, ask a service the water.) technician to: Reconnect the water inlet line to the Cu
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights go off Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. when you’re setting controls touching of selected pads To relight, touch a
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do ® ® Spots and filming Extremely hard water • Use Jet-Dry and Cascade Rinse Aid rinse agents to remove spots and on glasses and prevent new film buildup. Low inlet water temperature flatware • To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware: Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. Old or damp powder detergent 2 Do not add detergent. Rinse agent dispenser empty 3 Sele
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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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, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, date is needed to obtain service or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of t
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website www.GEAppliances.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 www.GEAppliances.com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your d
