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
Warrants ..................... 15
ADW1000 Series
GHDA300 Series
GSDIO00 Series
GSD2000 Series
GSDSO00 Series
GSD4000 Series
GSN2000 Series
HDA1000 Series
HDA2000 Series
HDA3000 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 01-07 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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A WARNING! WATERHEATERSAFETY
f _..J'._ "_ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas mag be produced in a 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 possibilitg of 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.
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
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Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, gou con receive one bg visiting our website at ge.com.
• Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
• Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
A CAUTION: Toprevent minor injurg and propertg damage
• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
• Using a detergent that is
• If gour dishwasher is connected to a
• On dishwashers with electronic controls,
PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE
• Donot attempt to repair or replace ang part
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.
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if gou are in doubt whether the
appliance is properlg grounded.
or packing material properlg.
available,mag be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.
not specificallg designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fillwith
suds.
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.
if gou chooseto 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.
of gour dishwasher unlessit is specificallg
recommended in thismanual. Allother servicing
shouldbe referredto a qualified technician.
• To minimize the possibilitg of electric shock,
disconnect this appliancefrom the power supplg
before attempting ang maintenance.
NOTE:Turningthe dishwasher off doesnot
disconnectthe appliancefrom thepower suppl!:].
Werecommend having o qualifiedtechnician
service!:]ourappliance.
• 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 isnecessarg ifthis 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.
_k 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:
mTake 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 OwnePsManual. 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
CascadeCrystal Clear_ rinseagents have
been approved for use inall GEdishwashers.
• Locate sharp items sothat they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
• Load sharp kniveswith the handles upto reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe orthe equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, checkthe 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 door.
• 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.
(onsomemode)s)
NORMAL/ For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Hang 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
(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 30 minutes.
PLATEWARMER
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 TEMP Turns on the heater inall final rinse cycles to help prevent spotting on dishware. This option may be
(onsomemodels)
(electronicmodels prevent any selectionsfrom being mode. Or you con lock the controls after you have started o cycleor selected
(onsomemodels)
(electronicmodelsl and then turn off the dishwasher. Do not touch START/RESETmore than one time unless you intend to
RINSE turned ON or OFF during 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 OFFduring 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 30 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. Youcon lock the controls to
only) DELAYSTARTsothe cycJeor DELAYSTARTisnot 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
HDAl100 Hot PreWash Option 1 2.5 10
ADWl100 Normal Wash 5.7 117
GSD1500 Hot Start Option _ 2.5 10
GSD2100 Heovg 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 cgcle time shown when selected.
* Normal Wash button should be pushed to run this cgcle.
Heovg Wash 7.0 120
Normal Wash 5.7 117
Rinse Onlg 2.2 53
Plate Wormer 0.0 40
Drging 0.0 40
Light Wash 4.5 113
Rinse Onlg 2.2 53
Plate Warmer 0.0 40
Heovg Wash 7.0 120
Normal Wash 5.7 117
Water Saver 4.5 113
Rinse Onlg 2.2 53
Drging O.0 40
Heovg Wash 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118
Water Saver* 4.5 114
Rinse Onlg* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer O.0 40
Light Wash* 4.5 114
Rinse Onlg* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer O.0 40
Heovg Wash 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118
Rinse Onlg* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer O.0 40
Pots & Pans 7.0 118
Normal Wash* 5.7 118
Rinse Onlg* 2.2 53
Plate Warmer O.0 40
Pots & Pans 8.2 103
Heovg Wash 7.0 103
Normal Wash* 5.7 103
Light Wash* 3.4 95
Rinse Onlg* 2.2 42
Plate Warmer 0.0 33
Heovg Wash 7.5 108
Normal Wash 5.7 105
China/Crgstal 6.3 80
Rinse Onlg 1.3 3
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NOTE: Not all models have everg cgcle listed.