GE GHDA696P04SS, GHDA696P03SS, GHDA696P02SS, GHDA696P01SS, GHDA690P04WW Owner’s Manual

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

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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .............. 9JlO

Control Panel and Settings ....... 415

Loading the Racks .................. 8

Using the Dishwasher ............ 617

Troubleshooting Tips ..... 11-12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ........ Back Cover

Warrantg ......................... 15

GHDA696P GHDA690P

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe door.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING- SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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.

Ifthe hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, 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 which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure willallow any built- up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance

during this process.

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.

• Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; 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 electricshock.

Checkwith a qualified electrician or service

representative if you are in doubt whether

the appliance isproperly grounded.

• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.

• Donot attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unlessit isspecifically

recommended inthis manual. Allother servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

beforeattempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasher off doesnot

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

We recommend having a qualified technician

service gout appliance.

CAUTION: Topreventminorinjuryorpropertydamage

• 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 dishwasherswith electronic controls, if you choose to turn the wall

switch off between wash cycles,allow 5-10 secondsafter turning the switch on before

touching START/RESETto allow the control to

reboot.

• Non-Dishware Items: Donot wash itemssuch aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher.Damage to

dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

• Closesupervision is necessary if this appliance isused by or near children.

• 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 heating element and be damaged.

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

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Junked or abandoned dishwashers ore dangerous... even if they will sit for "just a few dogs."Ifyou ore

getting rid of your old dishwasher,pleasefollow the instructions to help prevent accidents.

O Screw

(On some

models)

A WARNING!

• Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

• Useonly powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and

keepthem out of the reach of children.Cascade®,

Cascade ®Complete and Electrusol ®Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry®and

Cascade Crystal Cleare rinse agents have been approved for useinallGEdishwashers.

• Do not mix any chlorine bleach-bused automatic dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing

detergent containing enzymes as this could cause the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of the SmartDispenseTM system.

• Locatesharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.

• Loadsharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

• Donot wash plastic items unlessmarked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic

items not so marked, checkthe manufacturer's recommendations.

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

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher

Takeoff the door of the washing compartment or

remove the door latch (asshown).

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

• Do not operate your dishwasher unlessall enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not abuse,sit on or standon the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

• Do not allow children to play around dishwasher when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of small fingers being pinched in door.

• Do not discord a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing comportment or the door latch.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsinthe

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not allow children to play with, on or insidethis appliance or any discorded appliance.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance mabl varbl from blour model.

_ Ado_ Cycles _ ....

........ Options

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ControlSettings

O Wash Cycles

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POTS& PANS

NORMALWASH

DELICATEHAND

RINSEONLY

7.4gal.,85 min.

Thiscycle is meant for heavily soileddishesor cookwarewith dried-on or baked-on soils. Thiscycle may not remove burned-on foods.Everyday dishesaresafe to be used in this

cycle.

4.4 gal.,47min.

Thiscycle isfor medium/heavily soileddishesandglassware.

4.2 gal.,33 min. Thiscycle is for lightly soiled dishes and glassware.

2.1gal.,7 min.

Thiscycle isfor rinsing partial loads that will bewashed later.

DONOTuse detergent or HEATEDDRYOptionwith thiscycle.

O Options

Thelight abovethe selectedpadwill be ONto indicatewhich OPTIONhasbeenselected.

HEATEDDRY

Light ON

HEATEDDRY

Light OFF

HOT WASH

HOT START

Turnsthe heater on forfast drying, Thiswill extendthe total cycletime by approximately

38 minutesfor a NORMALWASHcycle. NOTE:Cannot be selectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Shutsoff the drying heat option. Disheswillair dry naturally to save energy.

When selected, the cycle will run a little longer with heated elements on to improve

both wash and dry performance. Adds approximately 15 minutes to the cycle. NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUSTbe selected PRIORto starting the cycle. This option adds approximately 22 minutes to the cycle and

two additional rinses to the cycle.

NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option

selected.

To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for ] seconds. The light above the lock pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher, press and hold the

HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn on.

_JStart/Reset

Closeand latchthe dishwasherdoor and selectthe cycle and desiredenhancements.Touchthe START/RESETpadto begin the cycle.Thewater fill beginsimmediately, and approximately 60 secondslater

the wash action begins. Whenthe dishwasherdoor isfully closed and latched,the control panel lightswilldisplay the last settings

you selected.Ifyou don't want to change any of thesettings, siimplytouch the START/RESETpad to begin the cycle.

Ifthe door is closed,the indicator lightswillturn off ifthe START/RESETpad isnot selectedwithin 5 minutes. Toactivate the display,open and closethe door or pressany pad.

DELAY HOURS

Time Remaining Display (onsomemodels)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining untilthe cycle iscomplete. Thedisplay may adjust the remaining time while the SENSINGlight ison.Thetime displayed at the start of each

cycle may change from the factory setting as the unit customizes itselfto home use.Duringa delay start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.

RESET

Youcan delay thestart ofawash cycle for up to 6 hours.Pressthe DELAYSTART

pad to choosethe number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle;then pressSTART/RESET.

Themachine will count down and start automatically at thecorrect time.

NOTE:Tocancelthe DELAYSTARTselectionbefore the cycle begins,repeatedly pressthe DELAYSTARTpad untilthe display isblank.

Tochange a cycleafter washing starts: Touchthe START/RESETpad to cancel the cycle.TheSTART/RESETlight will flash while

the water is pumped out, if needed.Thistakes approximately 2 minutes.

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Clean

TheCLEANlight is illuminated when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete. The light will stay ON until a pad is pressedor the door is opened and then closed.

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