GE GLC4100N10WW, GLC4100N10BB, GLC4100N00WW, GLC4100N00BB Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions ...... 2-4

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Operating Instructions

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

Control Panel and Settings ... S,6

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

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

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

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

Troubleshooting Tips .. is, 14
Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warrants .................... 1S

GLC41O0Series

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe door

165D4700P360

49-55055-1 06-07 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
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 in]ur 9, or death,

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A WARNING! WATERHEATERSAFETY

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

for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

Ifthe hot water has not been usedfor two weeksor more, preventthe possibility of damage or injurg
bgturning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using ang

electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sgstem. Thissimple procedure will allow ang built-

up hgdrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or usean open flame or appliance

during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE

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

• Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring

• Improperconnection of the equipment-grounding

• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping

A CAUTION: To prevent minor injurg or propertg damage

• Usinga detergentthat is

• If your dishwasher is connected to a

• Non-DishwareItems:Do not wash items

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.
Checkwith a qualified electrician or service

representative if you are in doubt whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

or packing material properly.

not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasherto fillwith

suds.

wall switch, ensure that the switch is

on prior to use.

such as electronic air cleaner filters,

furnace filters and paint brushes ingour

dishwasheEDamage to dishwasher and
discoloration orstaining of dishwasher
mag result.

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

recommended inthis manual. Allother servicing

should be referredto a qualifiedtechnician.

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

beforeattempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthedishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Werecommendhaving oqualified technician

serviceyour appliance.

• Closesupervision isnecessargif this appliance
isusedbg or near children.

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

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.¢ CAUTION:

For personal safety:
DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORDOR 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. 7O.

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.

ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS

• This appliance must be

suppliedwith 120V,60 Hz,

individual, properly

grounded branch circuit, _protected by a 15 or 20

and connected to an _ _,)
amp circuit breaker or

time-dela9 fuse.

• If the electric supply existsbeforeuse.
provided does not meet

the above specifications,it is recommended that a

licensedelectrician install an approved outlet.

Ensureproperground

• Yourdishwasher circuit should not be usedfor
any other appliance while the dishwasher isin

operation as the dishwasher requiresthe 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.

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

./k WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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 (asshown).

Door latch keeper

WARNING!

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

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

keepthem out ofthe reach of children.Cascade®,

Cascade®Complete and Electrosol®Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry ®and

Cascade Crystal Cleare rinseagents have been
approved for usein all GEdishwashers.

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

• Loadsharp kniveswith the handles upto reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.

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

items not so marked,check the manufacturer's

recommendations.

• Donot touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.

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

• Donot operate your dishwasher unlessall
enclosure panels are properly inplace.

• Donot tamper with controls.

• Donot abuse, siton or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher

• Donot allow childrento play around dishwasher

when opening or closing doordue to the possibility

of smallfingers being pinched indoo_

• Donot discard a dishwasher without first removing

the door ofthe washing compartment.

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

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Donot allow childrento play with, on or insidethis
appliance orany discarded appliance.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About thedishwashercontrol panel.

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.

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CLEAN

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Control Settings

H Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what's happenmg 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 stags 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.

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HEAVY WASH 8.5 gal., 89 min.

This cgcle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-

on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.

NORMALWASH 5,9 gal. 55 min.

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

LIGHT WASH 6.1 gal., 36 min.

This cgcle 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 lateE Do not use detergent with

this cgcle.