GE HDA3640N20SA, HDA3640N10SA, HDA3600N20WW, HDA3600N20CC, HDA3600N20BB Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions ........ 2,s

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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .............. 12

Control Panels ................... 6

Control Settings .............. 4-5

Dial Cgcles ...................... 7

Flashing Displag Lights ........... 8

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks .............. 10

Loading Place Settings .......... 11

Optional Accessories ............ 12

Using the Dishwasher .......... 8, 9

Troubleshooting Tips ... is, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warrantg ..................... 1S

ADW! 000 Series

GHDA300 Series

GSD!O00 Series
GSD2000 Series
GSD3000 Series
GSD4000 Series

GSM2000 Series

HDA2 000 Series
HDA2000 Series
HDA5000 Series

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcan find them on a label on the
tub walljust insidethe dooE

165D4700P343 49-55025-1 04-07 JR

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 in]ur 9, or death,

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WARNING! WATERHEATERSAFETY

f _,,J'_ "_ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been used

for two or more weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
Ifthe hot water has not been usedfor two or more weeks, prevent the possibilitgof damage or injurg

bg turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes.Do thisbefore using ang
electricalappliance connected to the hot water sgstem.Thissimple procedure will allow ang built-up

hgdrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas is flammable, do not smoke, usean open flame, or usethe appliance
during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet with

your dishwasher, you con receive one bg visiting our website at ge.com.

• Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring sgstem; or run an
equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the equipment-
grounding 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.

• Donot attempt to repair or replace ang part
of your dishwasher unlessit isspecifically
recommended in this manual. Allother servicing
shouldbe referredto a qualified technician.

• To minimize the possibilitg of electric shock,
disconnect this appliancefrom the power supply
before attempting ang maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasher off doesnot
disconnectthe appliancefrom thepower supply.
Werecommend having a qualifiedtechnician
serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: Toprevent minor injurg and propertg damage

• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available,mag be hot to the touch. Usecare

before handling.

• Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fillwith
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 cgcles,allow 5-10
secondsafter tuming the switch on before
touching START/RESETto allow the control

to initialize.

• Non-Dishware Items:Do not wash items such
as electronicair cleaner filters,furnace filters and
paint brushes ingour dishwasher.Damage to the

dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the
dishwasher mag result.

• Closesupervision isnecessary if this appliance
isused bg or near children.

• Load light, plastic items so theg do not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of
the dishwasher-theg might come into contact
with the heating element and be damaged.

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEDISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous...even if they will sit for "_justa 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 (asshown).

Door latch keeper

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WARNING!

• Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose • Donot operate your dishwasher unless all
asdescribed in this Owner's Manual. enclosure panelsare properly in place.

• Useonly powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse • Donot tamper with controls.
agents recommended for use ina dishwasher and • Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish

keepthem out of the reach of children. Cascade ®,
Cascade ®Complete and Electrasol ®Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry ®and

Cascade Crystal Clear¢ rinseagents have
been approved for use in all GEdishwashers.

• 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.

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

rack of the dishwasher.

• Donot allow children to play around the
dishwasherwhen opening or closingthe door due

to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in
the dooE

• Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removing

the door of the washing compartment or the latch

keeper.

• Donot store or usecombustible materials,gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Donot allow children to play with, on or insidethis
or any discarded appliance.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel

Control Settings

Cycles

An indicator light above the selectedpad will beON to indicate which CYCLEhas 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.
HEAVYWASH This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

(onsomemodels)

NORMtAIJ For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Hang dishes have lighter

NORMtALWASH soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than NORMIALWASH 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

(onsomemodels) consisting mostly of glasses.

WATERSAVER For dishes with light soils.

LIGHT WASH

(onsomemodels)

RINSEONLY 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 50 minutes.

PLATEWARMtER

HOT PREWASH Preheats wash water to the correct temperature.

HOT START

CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.
(onsomemodels}

O Options

An indicator light above theselected pad will be ONto indicate which OPTIONhasbeen selected,on some models.

HI TEiVlp Turns on the heater inall final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be

(onsomemodelsl

(electronicmodels prevent any selectionsfrom being mode. Or you con lock the controls after you hove started ocycle or selected

(onsomemodels)

(ebctronicmodelsl and then turn off the dishwasher. Do not touch START/RESETmore than one time unless you intend to

RINSE turned ON or OFFduring the wash cycle.

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.

HEATEDDRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishesair dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher door

OFF to speed drying.

HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle bg 50 minutes.

DELAYHOURS Delays the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours.

(timermodels)

START/RESET Touch START/RESETone time to start dishwasher cycle. Touch START/RESETa second time to pump out

ON DO NOT use with RINSE ONLYcycle.

LOCK When the LOCKpad istouched twice within 3 seconds,all pads become inoperative. Youconlock the controls to

only) DELAYSTARTso the cycleor DELAYSTARTis not interrupted.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.
Tounlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the LOCK pad twice within 3 seconds. Thelight above

the LOCKpad will turn off.

RESET Touch RESETto cancel options.

end the cycle.

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Control Settings

Cycle Chart

Model Cycle Water Usage (gal.) Cycle Time (min,)
GSDllO0 Hot Start Option 1 2.5 10

HDAll00 Hot PreWash Option 1 2.5 10
ADWl100 Normal Wash 5.7 117

GSD1300 Hot Start Option 1 2.5 10
GSD2100 Heavy Wash 7.0 120

GSD2101 Normal Wash 5.7 117

HDA2100 Hot PreWash Option 1 2.5 10

HDA3500 Hot PreWash Option 1 2.5 12

GSD2300 Hot Start Option _ 2.5 12
GSD2301 Pots & Pans 7.0 118

GSM2200 Normal Wash* 5.7 118

GSD2700 Hot Start Option 1 2.5 12

GSD3300 Hot Start Option _ 2.5 12

GHDA350 Hot Start Option 1 1.3 3

GSD4000 Pots & Pans 8.8 112

1 Hot Start Option adds water amount and cycle time shown when selected.
* Normal Wash button should be pushed to run this cycle.

Heavy Wash 7.0 120
Normal Wash 5.7 117

Rinse Only 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40

Drying O.0 40

Light Wash 4.5 113
Rinse Only 2.2 53

Plate Wormer O.0 40

Heavy Wash 7.0 120
Normal Wash 5.7 117
Water Saver 4.5 113

Rinse Only 2.2 53
Drying O.0 40

Heavy Wash 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118
Water Saver* 4.5 114

Rinse Only* 2.2 53
Plate Wormer O.0 40

Light Wash* 4.5 114
Rinse Only* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer O.0 40

Heavy Wash 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118

Rinse Only* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer O.0 40

Pots & Pans 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118

Rinse Only* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer O.0 40

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

Heavy Wash 7.5 108
Normal Wash 5.7 105

China/Crystal 6.3 80
Rinse Only 1.3 3

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NOTE: Not all models have every cycle listed.