GE GHDA300 User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Dishwashers
165D4700P343 49-55023-1 04-07 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Dial Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Flashing Display Lights . . . . . . . . . . .8
Loading the
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . . .11
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Troubleshooting Tips . . . 13, 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial # ____________________
You can find them on a label on the
tub wall just inside the door.
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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
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,
explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at ge.com.
■ Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.
■ Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
suds.
■ If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.
■ On dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the wall switch off
between wash cycles, allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESET to allow the control
to initialize.
■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to the
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the
dishwasher may result.
■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children.
■ Load light, plastic items so they do not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of
the dishwasher—they might come into contact
with the heating element and be damaged.
■ Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or run an
equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
■ 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.
■ Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
■ To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
We recommend having a qualified technician
service your appliance.
WARNING!
CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used
for two or more weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up
hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance
during this process.
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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).
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Door latch keeper
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and
Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agents have
been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
■ Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
■ Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
■ Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
■ Do not allow children to play around the
dishwasher when opening or closing the door due
to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in
the door.
■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the latch
keeper.
■ 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 allow children to play with, on or inside this
or any discarded appliance.
WARNING!
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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About the dishwasher control panel
Cycles
An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which CYCLE has been selected, on some models.
POTS & PANS/ For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
Everyday dishes may be included.
HEAVY WASH This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.
(on some models)
NORMAL/
For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter
NORMAL WASH
soil than normal. Choosing
a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.
SHORT WASH For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with medium soils
that have not dried on, such as loads
(on some models)
consisting mostly of glasses.
WATER SAVER For dishes with light soils.
LIGHT WASH
(on some models)
RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.
DRYING For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This cycle will take approximately 30 minutes.
PLATE WARMER
HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.
HOT START
CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.
(on some models)
Control Settings
Options
An indicator light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected, on some models.
HI TEMP Turns on the heater in all final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be
RINSE turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.
(on some models)
HI TEMP Energizes the heater to boost water temperature in prewash and main wash fill cycles. Recommended
WASH for use with heavily soiled dishes. Option may be turned ON or OFF during the wash cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door
OFF to speed drying.
HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 30 minutes.
ON DO NOT use with RINSE ONLY cycle.
LOCK
When the LOCK pad is touched twice within 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to
(electronic models
prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have
started a cycle or selected
only)
DELAY START so the cycle or DELAY START 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
LOCK
pad twice within 3 seconds. The light above
the
LOCK
pad will turn off.
DELAY HOURS Delays the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours.
(on some models)
RESET Touch RESET to cancel options.
(timer models)
START/RESET Touch START/RESET one time to start dishwasher cycle. Touch START/RESET a second time to pump out
(electronic models) and then turn off the dishwasher. Do not touch START/RESET more than one time unless you intend to
end the cycle.
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Cycle Chart
Model Cycle Water Usage (gal.) Cycle Time (min.)
GSD1100 Hot Start Option
1
2.5 10
Heavy Wash 7.0 120
Normal Wash 5.7 117
Rinse Only 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40
HDA1100 Hot PreWash Option
1
2.5 10
ADW1100 Normal Wash 5.7 117
Drying 0.0 40
GSD1300 Hot Start Option
1
2.5 10
GSD2100 Heavy Wash 7.0 120
GSD2101 Normal Wash 5.7 117
Light Wash 4.5 113
Rinse Only 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40
HDA2100 Hot PreWash Option
1
2.5 10
Heavy Wash 7.0 120
Normal Wash 5.7 117
Water Saver 4.5 113
Rinse Only 2.2 53
Drying 0.0 40
HDA3500 Hot PreWash Option
1
2.5 12
Heavy Wash 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118
Water Saver* 4.5 114
Rinse Only* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40
GSD2300 Hot Start Option
1
2.5 12
GSD2301 Pots & Pans 7.0 118
GSM2200 Normal Wash* 5.7 118
Light Wash* 4.5 114
Rinse Only* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40
GSD2700 Hot Start Option
1
2.5 12
Heavy Wash 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118
Rinse Only* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40
GSD3300 Hot Start Option
1
2.5 12
Pots & Pans 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118
Rinse Only* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40
GHDA350 Hot Start Option
1
1.3 3
Pots & Pans 8.2 103
Heavy Wash 7.0 103
Normal Wash* 5.7 103
Light Wash* 3.4 95
Rinse Only* 2.2 42
Plate Warmer 0.0 33
GSD4000 Pots & Pans 8.8 112
Heavy Wash 7.5 108
Normal Wash 5.7 105
China/Crystal 6.3 80
Rinse Only 1.3 3
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Hot Start Option adds water amount and cycle time shown when selected.
* Normal Wash button should be pushed to run this cycle.
Control Settings
NOTE: Not all models have every cycle listed.
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