GE GLDL500N15WW, GLD5900N10WW, GLD5900N10CC, GLD6860N10SS Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions ....... 2,3

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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ......... 12, 13

Control Panel and Settings .... 4-7

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

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

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

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

Troubleshooting Tips .. 14,is Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warrantg ..................... 17

EDW4000 Series EDWSO00 Series EDW6000 Series

GHDA400 Series GHDA600 Series

GLD4000 Series GLDSO00 Series GLD6000 Series HLD4000 Series

GLDE400 Series GLDESO0 Series

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe door.

165D4700P376 49-55052 10-08 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 or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

-&WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions hgdrogen gas mag 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 weeksor more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury

by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Dothis before usingany electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system.This simple procedure will allow any built-

up hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas is flammable, do not smoke or usean 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.

Connectto 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.

m Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a riskof electric shock. Checkwith a qualified electrician or service

representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance isproperly grounded.

m Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping

or packing material properly.

CAUTION:

mContents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

available, may behot to the touch. Usecare

before handling.

m Usinga detergent that is

not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause the dishwasherto fill with

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 switch off between wash cycles,allow 5-10

seconds after turning the switch on

beforetouching START/RESETto allow

the control to reboot.

To prevent minor injury or property damage

m Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part

of your dishwasher unless it isspecifically recommended inthis manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

raTa minimize the possibility of electricshock,

disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot disconnect theappliance from the power supply. Werecommend having a qualified technician

serviceyour appliance.

Ill 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.

mClosesupervision is necessary ifthis appliance

is usedby or near children.

m 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

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 Awa U Your Old Dishwasher:

• Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper (asshown).

Doorlatch keeper

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_kWARNING!

Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose asdescribed in this Owner's Manual.

mUseonly powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keepthem out of the reach of children. Cascade@,

Ca ® ®

scade Complete and Electrasol Automatic

Dishwashing Deter_nts, andJet-Dru ® and Cascade RinseAid rinseagents have been

approved for usein all GEdishwashers.

mLocate sharp items sothat they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

mLoad sharp kniveswith the handlesup to reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

mDo not wash plastic items unlessmarked

dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked,check the manufacturer's

recommendations.

Do nottouch the heating element during or immediately after use.

When using #our dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

m Donot operate your dishwasher unlessall

enclosure panelsare properly in place. m Donot tamper with controls. m Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher. m Donot allow childrento play aroundthe dishwasher

when opening or closingthe door due

to the possibility of small fingers being pinched

in the door. m Donot discard a dishwasher without first removing

the door of the washing compartment. m Donot store or use combustible materials,gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquids inthe

vicinity of this or any other appliance. m Donot allow children to play with, on or inside this

appliance or any discarded appliance.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION

CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control

GHDA600 Series,GLD6000 Series)

You can locate sour model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and

pane . I ormodelswithsensormwGoooser es

appearancemay var_jfromyour model.

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Contro!Settings

Status Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmayflash,indicatinga malfunction.ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

SENSING Displayedwhilethesensorismeasuringtheamountof soilandtemperatureof water.

(onsomemodels) Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

(onsomemodels)

RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.

(onsomemodels)

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.

Ionsomemodels)

SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

CLEAN

Displayedwhen awashcycleiscomplete.ThelightstaysONasa reminderthat thedishesare

cleanuntilthedooris relatchedor untilanothercycleisselected.

TimeRemaining Displag (onsomemodels)

Duringoperation,the displayshowsthe minutesremaininguntilthecycleis complete.Thedisplaymayadjustthe remainingtimewhilethesensinglightison.Thetime displayedat the startofeachcyclemaychangefromthe factorysettingastheunit customizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,the displaywillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthe cyclestarts.

Cycles

ThelightabovetheselectedpadwillbeONtoindicatewhichcgctehasbeenselected. Thisdishwasherisequippedwith a dirt andtemperaturesensor.Cbtclelengthandtimewill vorbtdependingon the

soillevelandtemperature.

ANTI-BACTERIAL or SANI WASH

POTS

& PANS

NORMALWASH

Heavg8.5gal.,84 min. Medium7.3gal.,78min.

Light6.1gal.,75min.

Thiscycle raisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinsetosanitizeyourdishware.Thecycle

lengthwillvary dependingonthetemperatureofyourinletwater. NOTE:TheAnti-Bacterialcycleismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.Ifthe cycleis

interruptedduringor afterthe mainwashportionor ifthe incomingwatertemperatureissolow

that adequatewaterheatingcannotbeachieved,the sanitizingconditionsmay notbemet.In thesecases,thesanitizedlightwillnotilluminateatthe endofthecycle.

NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersarenot intendedfor licensedfoodestablishments. Heavg10.9gal.,102min.

Medium8.5gal.,78min. Light7.3gal.,73min.

Thiscycle ismeantfor heavilysoileddishesor cookwarewithdried-onor baked-onsoils.

Everydaydishesaresafeto beusedinthiscycle. Heavg8.5gal.,65 min.

Medium7.3gal.,60min. Light4.9gal.,49min.

Thiscycle isfor medium/heavilysoileddishesand glassware.

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SPEEDCYCLE

SPEEDWASH

7.3gal.,35 min.

Thiscycle isfor everydaydishesandglassware.

(onsomemodels)

CHINACRYSTAL 7.5gal.,/48 min. (onsome models) Thiscycle isfor lightly soiled china and crystal.

RINSEONLY 2.5gal.,12min.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwillbewashedlater.Donot usedetergentwiththiscycle.

NOTE:OnlytheAnti-Bacteriacyclehasbeendesignedto meetthe requirementsofSection6,NSF18/4for soilremovalandsanitizationefficacy,

r/I options

ThelightabovetheselectedpadwillbeONtoindicatewhichoptionhasbeenselected. PRESCRUB Forusewithheavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionNUSTbeselectedPRIORto

(onsomemodels) startingthecycle.Thisoptionadds16minutestothechicletime.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith

RINSEONLYcycle.

HEATEDDRY

LightOFF

HEATEDDRY

LightON

Shutsoff the dryingheatoption.Dishesairdry naturallyandenergyissaved.Forfasterairdry, youcan propthedooropenaftertheCLEANlightilluminates.

Turnsthe heateronforfast drying.Thiswillextendthetotal runtimeby 8 minutesforthe SPEED

CYCLE,38minutesfor NORMALand POTS/PANSand 30minutesfor allothercycles. NOTE:CannotbeselectedwithRINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Youcanlockthecontrolstopreventan;#selectionsfrombeingmade.Orbmucanlockthecontrols afteryouhavestartedacycle.

Childrencannotaccidentallystart dishwasherbgtouchingpadswiththisoptionselected.

ToLOCKthe dishwashercontrol,touchandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor 3seconds.Thelight

belowtheHEATEDDRYpadwillturn on.ToUNLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchandholdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor 3seconds.TheLOCKlightwillturn off.

ADDED HEAT

DELAYHOURS

Whenselected,the cyclewillrun longerwiththe heatingelementontoimprovebothwashand dry performance.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Youcandelaythestartofa washcycleforupto9 hours.TouchtheDELAYHOURS padtochoose thenumberofhoursyouwanttodelaythestartofthecycle;thentouchSTART/RESETonetime. Thedishwasherwillcountdownandstartautomaticallyatthecorrecttime.Touching

START/RESETa secondtime will cancelthe DELAYSTARTselection.

RESET

Tochangea cycleafterwashingstarts,touchthe START/RESETpadto cancelthecycle.The START/RESETlightwillflashwhilethewaterispumpedoutif needed.Thistakesapproximately 90seconds.Whenthelightstopsflashing,thedishwashercan bereprogrammedandrestarted.

Start

Closeandlatchthedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.Touchthe START/RESETpad onceto beginthecycle.Waterbeginstofillthe dishwasher,andapproximately60secondslaterthe washaction begins.Touchingthe START/RESETpada secondtimewillcancelthecycleandcausethewaterto drainout.Thiswill takeapproximately2minutes.

NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcyclesoyoudon'thaveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthedishwasher doorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythelastsettingsyouselected.

Ifyoudon'twantto changeanyofthesettings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadonceto beginthe cycle. Ifthedoorisclosed,the indicatorlightswillturnoff iftheSTART/RESETpadisnotpressedwithintwo minutes.

Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedoorortouchanypad. Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALandHEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybeprogrammed.

About thedishwashercon ol

EDWSCO0series,GHDA400 Series,GLD/400_Series,GLD50_ Series,HLD/400_Series,GLDE400seriesand GLDE500Series)

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance mabl var_ from blour model.

_" ,, B , Cycles

pane1,cFormodelswithoutasensor:EDW4000Series,

CLEAN

Options

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ControlSettings

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. SANITIZED

(on some models)

CLEAN (on some models)

Displaged when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until

door is opened.

Displaged when a wash cgcle 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 wi!!be ON to indicate which c_]clehas been selected.

SANI WASH (on some

models)

POTS& PANS or HEAVY

WASH

NORMALWASH 5.9 gal., 56 min.

7.3gal., 97 min.

This cgcle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize gour dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.

NOTE:The SANI-WASH cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is

interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions mag

not be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle. NOTE:NSFcertified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensedfood establishments.

8.5 gal., 89 min. This cgcle is meant for heavilg soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-

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

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

ECOWASH (on some models)

LIGHTWASH (on some

models) CHINA CRYSTAL6.1 gal., 39 min.

(on some This cycle is for lightlg soiled china and crystal. models)

RINSEONLY 1.2gal., 6 min.

NOTE:Only the SANI-WASH cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF184 for

soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

4.8 gal., 55 min. This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

6.1 gal., 36 min. This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

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

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