GE GLC4100 User Manual

GLC4100 Series

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P365 49-55040-1 09-08 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

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

Control Panel and Settings . . . . 5, 6

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

Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unicouple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Troubleshooting Tips . . 13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________
Serial # __________________

You can find them on the tub wall
just inside the door.

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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
or 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.

■ 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.

■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items
such as electronic air cleaner filters,
furnace filters and paint brushes in your
dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwasher
may result.

■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used 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.

■ 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 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 or property damage

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.

If the 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 will allow any built­up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.

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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.
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 dishwasher is equipped with a cord having a grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is installed and grounded in accordance with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NPFA
NO. 70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

■ This appliance must be
supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,
and connected to an
individual, properly
grounded branch circuit,
protected by a 15 or 20
amp circuit breaker or
time-delay fuse.

■ If the electric supply
provided does not meet
the above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

■ 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.

WARNING!

Improper connection of the equipment/grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
dishwasher 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.

Ensure proper ground exists
before use.

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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

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 dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.

■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment.

■ 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
appliance or any discarded appliance.

WARNING!

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash,
indicating a malfunction. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the
dishwasher is in.

CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that

the dishes are clean until the door is opened or until another cycle is selected.

Cycles

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which cycle has been selected.

HEAVY WASH 8.5 gal., 89 min.

This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked­on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.

NORMAL WASH 5.9 gal., 56 min.

This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.

LIGHT WASH 6.1 gal., 36 min.

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 gal., 39 min.

This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.

RINSE ONLY 1.2 gal., 6 min.

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with
this cycle.

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About the dishwasher control panel. ge.com

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.

Control Settings

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Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.

HOT START For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be
(on some selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option will improve both wash and dry
models) performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.
Light OFF For faster air dry you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 38 minutes.
Light ON 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.

(on some Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option
models) selected.

To LOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light below
the HEATED DRY pad will turn on. To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED
DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn off.

HOT WASH When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both

wash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options may

vary by model). Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want
to delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESET one time. The dishwasher will
count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESET a

second time will cancel the DELAY START selection.

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the

cycle. The START/RESET light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This
takes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be
reprogrammed and restarted.

Start

Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the
START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60
seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the START/RESET pad a second time will cancel the
cycle and cause the water to drain out. This will take approximately 90 seconds.

NOTE: When the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings
you selected.

If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad once to begin
the cycle.

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not pressed within two
minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.

Also, if a power failure occurs or the unit is first plugged into the wall, NORMAL and HEATED DRY will
automatically be programmed.

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About the unicouple. ge.com

Run the hot water faucet to purge cold
water from the hot water line. The hot water
must be between 120°F and 150°F for best
wash performance.

Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out
from storage compartment located at rear
of dishwasher.

Attach the Unicouple connector to the
faucet adapter by depressing the collar at
the top of the connector. When Unicouple is
all the way up onto the adapter, release the
collar. It will then snap into position to lock
the Unicouple in place.

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.

Turn hot water fully on before starting the
dishwasher.

Plug the dishwasher power cord into the
outlet.

How to Connect the Unicouple

Unplug the dishwasher.
Push the cord back into its storage location.
Turn off the hot water.

Release the water pressure by depressing

the pressure release button.

Release the Unicouple from the faucet

by depressing the collar at the top of the

Unicouple connector.

Drain excess water from the unicouple hoses
(see below). Push the hoses back into their
storage location.

CAUTION:To protect yourself and

the room from severe splashing, relieve water
pressure prior to disconnecting the unicouple.

How to Disconnect the Dishwasher

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.

Before Operating the 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.
If faucet has internal threads: Insert both of the 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.

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Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

■ No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required.

■ Scrape off hard soils, including bones,

toothpicks, skins and seeds.

■ Remove large quantities of any remaining
food.

■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings
and excessive amounts of grease or oil.

■ Remove acidic food soils that can discolor
stainless steel.

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

Use Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear®Rinse Agent

Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on

your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 100 ml (3.5 fl. oz.) of rinse agent.
Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month.
Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.

Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Replace the dispenser cap.

Rinse Aid Setting

The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be
adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings
of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If you
see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower setting.

To adjust the setting

Remove the dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise
to increase the amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.

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The entering water should 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.

Indicator
window

Dispenser cap

Rinse
agent
adjuster

Less

More

Use only detergent specifically made for use
in dishwashers. Cascade®and Electrasol

®

Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been
approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep
your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder
detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready
to wash dishes.

The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard
water, you need extra detergent. With soft water,
you need less detergent.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by
contacting your water department and asking
how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains
is extremely hard water. A water softener is
recommended. Without it, lime can build up
in the water valve, which could stick while open
and cause flooding. Too much detergent with
soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness
of glassware, called etching.

Use the information in the table below as a
guideline to determine the amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.

For heavily-soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or
Heavy Wash cycle and add a little extra detergent.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically

designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher
to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill
out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen
floor and making the floor wet.

Because so many detergent containers look alike,
store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space
from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use
the dishwasher the correct detergent and where
it is stored.

While there will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a
dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to
work with dishwashers.

Soft

Medium Soft

Medium Hard

Extremely Hard

A forgotten dish can be added any time before
the main wash.

Squeeze the door latch to release the door.
Do not open the door until the water spray

action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.

Add forgotten dishes.
Close the door.

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Proper Use of Detergent

Forget to Add a Dish?

Detergent Cups to Fill

Fill cup to first line

Fill cup to second line

Fill main wash cup

Fill both Main Wash and

Pre Wash cup

Number

of Grains

Less than 4

4 to 8

8 to 12

Greater
than 12

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MAIN WASH

WASH

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Loading the dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.

Upper Rack

Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and
saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack
for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best
along the sides. This is also a secure place for
dishwasher-safe plastics.

The utility shelf (on some models) may be placed in
the up or down position to add flexibility. A wine
glass holder (on some models) secures wine
glasses for best washability. Because wine glasses
come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push
in the rack to make sure they will clear the top of
the dishwasher.

The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped
utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items
should be placed face down. Fold-down tines (on
some models) provide flexibility for extra-large and
hard-to-fit items.

Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines
when possible.

Make sure small plastic items are secure so they
can’t fall onto the heater.

Be sure that items do not protrude through
the bottom of the rack and block rotation of the
middle spray arm. This could result in poor wash
performance for items in the upper rack.

Check to make
sure that no items
will block rotation
of the wash arms.

Lower Rack

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and
cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and
baking racks should go along the left-hand side.
Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in
corners or in the back. The soiled side of items
should face the center of the rack. If necessary,
oversized glasses and mugs can be placed in the
lower rack to maximize loading flexibility.

Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such
as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom
rack. This could block the wash arm and cause
poor washing results.

Fold-down tines (on some models) provide
flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. The
tines may be left in the up position or folded down
to customize the lower rack.

Do not let any item
extend through the
bottom of the silverware
basket. Items that
extend through the rack
could prevent the spray
arm from turning and
cause poor wash
performance.

Silverware Basket

To load flatware, simply push the adjustable
handle to either side (on some models). Put
flatware in the removable basket with fork and
knife handles up to protect your hands. Place
spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix
knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest
together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items,
such as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers, should go in the bottom of the
silverware basket with the silverware on top.

The one-piece silverware basket (on some models)
can be placed in the front, right side or back of the
lower rack.

A variety of options is available regarding the
three-piece silverware basket (on some models)
in your dishwasher. The complete basket is
designed to fit on the right side of the lower rack.
Additionally, each end of the basket is removable
to add loading flexibility to accommodate flatware
and lower rack capacity needs.

The lids of both end and middle baskets
(on some models) can be closed to contain small
items. Long items can be placed on the utility shelf
in the upper rack.

The accessory
basket (on some
models) can hold
small items such
as: baby bottle
nipples, plastic lids,
corn cob holders, etc.

To remove end baskets, grasp the
basket at opposite corners and slide
apart.

Three-piece basket (on some models)

One-piece basket (on some models)

Single basket (on some models)