Camco GSD5211, GSD5311, GSD5411, GSD5511 Use And Care Manual
Use and Care Guide
®
Electronic Dishwasher
www.GEappliances.ca
Safety Instructions …………3
Installation Instructions
Built-in Dishwasher …………17-23
Portable Dishwasher …………4-5
Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration ……………2
China, Crystal, Sterling …………14
Detergent Guide …………………..9
Dispenser Cups …………………..9
Features ……………………….6 - 9
How to Operate ……………….6 - 9
Loading ………………………10, 11
Operating Instructions ……….6 - 9
Rinse Agent ………………………..8
Water Temperature ………………..8
Care and Cleaning
Winter Storage ……………………13
Wood Top …………………………13
Problem Solver …………22-24
Preparation
Front Panel Change ……………12
Consumer Services
Model and Serial Numbers ………2
Repair Service ……………………2
Camco Service …………………25
For service please call
1-800-361-3400
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For Virtually Spotless results!
FOR DEEP CLEANING POWER
ADD ONE LITRE OF WATER
BEFORE INITIAL START
You must add one litre of water into the
dishwasher to facilitate the first start.
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RECYCLABLE
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A NOTE TO CONSUMERS
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We’d like to thank you and congratulate you for making the wise decision in purchasing your dishwasher.
This User Guide is designed to be kept near your dishwasher at all times for quick and easy reference.
Features may vary on some dishwasher models. Please read the following tips to insure your dishwasher is
operating at its best performance.
We care about you and your appliance and we want your dishwasher to do its job for you.
• HOT WATER – Your dishwasher
needs hot water for best results.
Water entering the dishwasher
should be at least 120°F. but your
dishwasher performs BETTER with
HIGHER water temperatures not to
exceed 150°F.
• WATER HARDNESS – The
hardness of the water plays an
important part in how well your
dishwasher cleans. In areas where
water is very hard (12 grains or
more), it may be necessary to install
a water softener. If you do not know
the hardness of your water supply,
contact your local water department.
• DETERGENTS – Only use
detergents labeled for use in
automatic dishwashers.
Never use laundry detergents or
liquid soaps…that will cause
oversudsing and leaks. The amount
of detergent you use depends on the
water hardness and the amount of
soil on your dishes. In most cases,
detergent amounts should be
increased for hard water and heavy
soil.
• RINSE AGENT – should always be
used:
– to reduce water spotting
– to improve drying.
Always check and refill the rinse
agent when necessary.
• FOR BEST RESULTS – The cycles
and the options you choose have an
effect on the results you get. Please,
see the Operating Instructions and
Tips for more information.
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It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new dishwasher properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more
help, call:
or refer to page 25.
Save time and money.
Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
_____________________________________________
Model Number
_____________________________________________
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your dishwasher. Staple sales slip
here.
We’ll be there…
No matter what major appliance you buy from us,
you always get more than a quality product. You
receive the added assurance that, should you ever
need our help, we’ll be there.
We ask that you please be sure to read all the
Important Safety Instructions before operating your
new appliance to insure your safety.
Before using your dishwasher, read this guide
carefully.
1-800-361-3400
If you received a damaged
dishwasher…
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the dishwasher.
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label fastened to
the tub wall just inside the dishwasher
door.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING - When using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following.
•
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose, as you will find described in this Use
and Care Guide.
This dishwasher must be properly
installed and located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions before it is
used.
- This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance. See
Installation Instructions for grounding details.
- Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other
appliance .
• Do not touch the Calrod® heating element during
or immediately after use.
• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.,
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play inside, on or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or packing material
properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove
the door of the washing compartment.
• Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably
in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance. NOTE:
Turning the
not disconnect the appliance from the power
supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
control dial to the OFF position does
Important Safety Instructions
• Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
• Load light plastic items so they will not become
dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher - they might come into contact with the
Calrod® heating element and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of
injury.
CAUTION
Contents washed in SaniWash cycle may be hot to
the touch. Use care before unloading.
• When loading items to be washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal, and
• B. Load sharp knives with handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Do not tamper with controls.
WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS is
produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater and/or
water pipes if hot water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of
damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for
two weeks or more, or moved into a residence in
which the hot water system may not have been used
for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and
allow them to run for several minutes before using
any electrical appliance which is connected to the
hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas
to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this
process.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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HOW TO USE THE UNICOUPLE
(Portable Models Only)
Before operating your 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 install faucet adapter, first remove the old
aerator or trim ring on your faucet spout.
If faucet has external
threads:
Insert the thinner of the two
washers into the faucet
adapter and attach it to the
faucet spout.
Tighten with pliers.
How to connect the Unicouple
1. Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from
storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher
and attach it to the faucet adapter.
2. Attach the Unicouple
connector to the faucet
adapter by depressing
collar at the top of the
connector. When
Unicoupler is all the way
up onto the adapter,
release the collar. It will
then snap into position to
lock the Unicouple in
place.
PULL RING DOWN
If faucet has internal threads:
Insert both washers into the
faucet adapter and attach it to
the faucet spout.
Tighten with pliers.
If the faucet adapter threads
do not match your faucet
spout, your local hardware or
plumbing supply
store normally has additional fittings to adapt your
faucet spout to the special faucet adapter.
NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst if it
is installed on the same sink with your dishwasher.
We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray
attachment if your sink has one and plug the hole.
The Unicouple's small hose carries water from the
faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries drain
water to the sink. Be sure Unicouple is pointing
toward the sink bowl drain opening and the sink
drain is open for water that will drain from your
dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a disposer, operate the disposer until it is completely
empty before starting the dishwasher.
3. Turn hot water fully on before starting the dish-
washer.
How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter
1. Turn off the hot water.
2. Release the water pressure by depressing the
pressure release button. This relieves water
pressure and protects you, and the room, from
severe splashing.
How to disconnect your dishwasher
1. Remove the power cord plug from the wall
receptacle.
2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.
How to drain excess water from Unicouple hoses
If the sink is 34" or higher from the floor, the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot
be drained directly into the sink. It will be necessary to drain excess water from hoses
into a bowl or suitable container that is held outside and lower than the sink.
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3. Release Unicouple from faucet by depressing
the collar at the top of the Unicouple connector.
NOTE:
rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected and
returned to storage.
When motor stops at the end of the final
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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.
Dishwasher must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
How to Connect Unicouple How to Connect Electricity
Electrical requirements
• This appliance must be supplied with 120V,
60 Hz, and connected to an individual,
properly grounded branch circuit, protected by
a 15 amp circuit breaker or fuse.
• If the electric supply
provided does not meet
the above specifications,
it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install
an approved outlet.
INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE
• Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for
any other appliance while the dishwasher is in
operation as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
• If the wall receptacle you plug
the dishwasher's power cord
into is controlled by a switch,
turn on the switch.
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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.
Model Series GSD5211-5311-5411-5511
POTS
& PANS
NORMAL
Model Series GSD5911
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
SANITIZED
LIGHT
WASH
SANI
WASH
CRYSTAL
POTS
& PANS
CHINA
NORMAL
RINSE
ONLY
CHINA
CRYSTAL
HI TEMP
RINSE
LIGHT
WASH
RINSE
ONLY
HI TEMP
WASH
POWER
PRESOAK
OPTIONSCYCLE SELECTIONS
HEATED
DRY
OPTIONSCLEAN SENSOR SELECTIONS
HEATED
DRY
LOCK
(2 TIMES)
LOCK
(2 TIMES)
2 4 8
DELAY
HOURS
2 4 8
DELAY
HOURS
CLEAN
START
RESET
CLEAN
START
RESET
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The Status
SENSOR Displayed during periods using CleanSensor technology to measure the amount of soil in the load and decide if another prewash is needed.
WASH Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.
RINSE Displayed during rinse periods.
DRY Displayed during
SPEED DRY/HEATED DRY
.
SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.
Load Selections
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which LOAD SELECTION has been selected.
SANI WASH Heavy 11.5 gal., 99 min., Medium 9.9 gal., 93 min., Light 8.2 gal., 93 min.
This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature
of your inlet water.
NOTE:
The SaniWash cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or
if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions will not be met.
In these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.
Control Settings
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The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and also any malfunctions if they occur (see page X).
The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.
NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwashers
Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
POTS & PANS Heavy 13.1 gal., 101 min., Medium 11.5 gal., 79 min., Light 9.9 gal., 55 min.
For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
burned-on foods.
NORMAL
SPEED WASH/
LIGHT WASH
CHINA CRYSTAL
RINSE ONLY
NOTE:
If the dishwasher is equipped with Clean Sensor technology, cycle length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.
Heavy 9.9 gal., 72 min., Light 8.2 gal., 43 min.
For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
NOTE:
Many dishes have lighter soil than normal. Choosing a
Heavy 9.9 gal., 37 min., Medium 8.2 gal., 34 min., Light 6.6 gal., 25 min.
For dishes with light soils.
Heavy 9.9 gal., 52 min., Medium 8.2 gal., 39 min., Light 6.6 gal., 35 min.
For lightly soiled china and crystal.
Heavy 3.3 gal., 7 min., Light 1.6 gal., 4 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.
Options
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.
POWER For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option
PRESOAK
SPEED DRY/ Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. You can prop the door open after the
HEATED DRY illuminates.
SPEED DRY/ Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 40 minutes for the
HEATED DRY
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours. Press the
This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time.
OFF
POTS & PANS
ON
NOTE:
Cannot be selected with
LOCK
When the
from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have
is not interrupted.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.
To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the
delay
the start of the cycle, then press
START/RESET
signal will beep until you do so.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the
stops, you can reprogram and restart the dishwasher. This will take approximately 90 seconds.
Start
Close and latch the door. Touch the
the wash action begins.
NOTE:
The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher is loaded and
the door latch is in the locked position, the control panel lights will be ONand display the last settings you selected.
If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the
Also, if a power failure occurs,
and touch the
Clean
This light is illuminated when a wash cycle is complete. The light will stay
START/RESET
Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will not remove
cycle other than
cycle and 24 minutes for the
RINSE ONLY
LOCK
pad is touched twice within 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to prevent any selections
a second time will cancel the
START/RESET
NORMAL
and
pad to begin the cycle.
SPEED DRY/HEATED DRY
NORMAL, SPEED WASH/LIGHT WASH
cycle.
started a cycle or selected
LOCK
pad twice within 3 seconds. The light above the
START/RESET
pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins, and approximately 60 seconds later
. The machine will count down and start automatically
DELAY START
START/RESET
START/RESET
will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections
NORMAL
will save energy and water.
MUST
be selected
DELAY HOURS
selection.
NOTE:
pad to cancel the cycle. After water is pumped out and the motor
pad to begin the cycle.
ON
until the door is opened.
PRIOR
to starting the cycle.
CLEAN
and
SANI WASH
DELAY START
pad to choose the number of hours you want to
If you forget to fully close the door, a reminder
CHINA CRYSTAL
cycle.
so the cycle or
at the correct time. Pressing
DELAY START
LOCK
pad will turn off.
Operati
Instructions
light
and
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7
Flashing display lights (on some models)
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Status Lights What It Means What To Do
CLEANSENSOR
Error If the sensing light doesn’t come on during the first part of the cycle,
the
CLEANSENSOR
is not working. Call for service. The dishwasher will
continue to work without the
CLEANSENSOR
.
NOTE:
This light will NOT stay on the entire cycle.
START/RESET
pad Allow up to 90 seconds for the dishwasher to drain and reset before selecting
has been pressed a new cycle.
Control Error Press the
START/RESET
pad to turn off the beeper. Turn off power at the circuit
breaker for 10 seconds, then restore power. If the rinsing light continues to
flash, then call for service.
Control Error Press the
START/RESET
pad to turn off the beeper and the dishwasher will
attempt to reset. Then restart the wash cycle. If this error continues, call
for service.
Filling the Dispenser
Fill the rinse agent dispenser until it reaches the bottom
of lip inside the opening. Replace cap.
To check if rinse agent is needed, press the clear center
of the fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent fills the center
of the cap, you have enough.
A full dispenser should last about one month.
If rinse agent spills, wipe up the excess.
Check the Water Temperature
The entering water must be at least 120°F and
not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature
with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place
the thermometer in a glass and let the water run
continuously into the glass until the temperature
stops rising.
Use Jet-Dry® Rinse Agent
Jet-Dry
®
rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes,
glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.
Using the dishwasher.
PLUS A
BEEPING
SOUND
PLUS A
BEEPING
SOUND
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
SANITIZED
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
SANITIZED
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
SANITIZED
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
SANITIZED
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