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ge.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
EDW4000 Series
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
EDW5000 Series
Control Panel and Settings . . . . 4–7
EDW6000 Series
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 11
GHDA400 Series
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
GHDA600 Series
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .12
GLD4000 Series
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . .8, 9
GLD5000 Series
Troubleshooting Tips . . 14, 15
GLD6000 Series
HLD40
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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, GHDA600 Series, GLD6000 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. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the di
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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: EDW4000 Series, EDW5000 Series, GHDA400 Series, GLD4000 Series, GLD5000 Series, HLD4000 Series, GLDE400 Series and GLDE500 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 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 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 O
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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 rinse
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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 Medium Medium Extremely ® ® Soft Hard Hard in dishwashers. Cascade and Electrasol Soft 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. The amount of detergent to use de
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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 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
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Optional accessories. You can change the appearance of your Non-wood countertop bracket kit—This is dishwasher by adding a custom panel for installations which have non-wood trim kit. countertops and includes side-mounting brackets and instructions for securing the Wood panel trim kit—This accessory dishwasher. contains trim and instructions for you to supply and install a 1/4″ -thick decorative ■ GPF65 wood door: These accessories are available at extra ■ GPF525B (Black) cost from GE. Call 800
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Caring for the dishwasher. ge.com Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated Drain water from the water inlet line 3 place during the winter, ask a service and water valve. (Use a pan to catch technician to: the water.) Cut off electrical power to the Reconnect the water inlet line to the
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Before you call for service… 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 START/RESET pad while the dishwasher. flashing dishwasher is running. This will cancel the cycle. The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains (about 90 sec
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 s
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Notes. 16 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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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 Please have serial number and model number available when under the warranty. calling for service. For The Per
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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 or even schedule service on-line. Schedule Service ge.com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.273
