GE GLD6860N20SS, GLD6800N20WW, GLD5750N10CS, GLD5611L20WW, GLD5611L20CS Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ...... 2,s

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Operating Instructions

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

Control Panel and Settings ... 4-7

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

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

Optional Accessories .......... 11

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

Troubleshooting Tips .. 13,14 Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

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

EDW4000 Series EDWSO00 Series EDW6000 Series GHDA400 Series GHDA600 Series

GLD4000 Series GLDSO00 Series GLD6000 Series HLD4000 Series

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe door

165D4 700P350

49-55031 03-07JR

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, prevent the 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 gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance

during this process.

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation

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.

• Connectto a grounded metal, permanent wiring

• Improperconnection of the equipment-grounding

• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping

A CAUTION: To prevent minor injurg or propertg damage

• Contentswashed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

• Usinga detergent that is

• If your dishwasher is connected to a

• Ondishwashers with electronic controls,

PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE

• Donot attempt to repairor replaceany part

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.

available,may be hot to the touch. Usecare before handling.

not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause the dishwasherto fill with

suds.

wall switch, ensure that the switch is

on prior to use.

if you choose to turn the switch off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 secondsafter tuming the switch on before

touching START/RESETto allow the control to

reboot.

of your dishwasher unlessit is specifically

recommended in this manual. All other servicing

should be referredto a qualifiedtechnician.

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

beforeattempting any maintenance.

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

Werecommendhaving o qualified technician

serviceyour appliance.

• Non-DishwareItems: Donot wash items such aselectronic air cleaner filters, 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 isusedby or nearchildren.

• 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.

.t_ WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

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 (as shown).

Door latch keeper

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WARNING!

• Usethisappliance only for its intended purpose • Donot operate your dishwasher unless all asdescribedinthis Owner's Manual. enclosure panelsare properly in place.

• Useonly powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse • Donot tamper with controls. agents recommended for useina dishwasher and • Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door ordish

keepthem out of the reachof children. Cascade@, rack of the dishwasher` Cascade @ Complete and Electrasol @Automatic

Dishwashing Deter_nts, and Jet-Dr&l@and CascadeRinseAidw rinseagents have been

approved for use in all GEdishwashers.

• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

• Load sharp knives with the handles upto reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic 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:

• Donot allow children to play around dishwasher when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of small fingers being pinched in door.

• Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removing the door ofthe washing compartment.

• 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, onor insidethis

appliance or any discarded appliance.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control

GHDA600 Series,GLD6000 Series)

You can locate gout model number on the tub wall just inside the doon Throughout this manual, features and appearance nag varg from gour model.

panel. CFormodelswith sensor:EDWGO00Series,

D El Ell Im

ControlSettings

O Status Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisin operationand mayflash,indicatinga malfunction(seepage8).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

SENSING Displayedwhilethesensorismeasuringthe amountofsoilandtemperatureofwate_

(onsomemodels) Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

(onsomemodels)

RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.

(onsomemodels)

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDR'/.

(onsomemodels)

SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsonitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

CLEAN Displayedwhenawashcycleiscomplete.ThelightstaysONasa reminderthat thedishesare

cleanuntilthedoorisrelatchedor untilanothercycleisselected.

_ TimeRemaining Display Ionsomemodels)

Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleis complete.Thedisplaymayadjustthe remainingtimewhilethe sensinglight ison.Thetimedisplayedat thestartof eachcyclemaychangefromthe factorysettingasthe unitcustomizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplaywillshowhoursoftime

remaininguntilthecyclestarts.

D Cycles

ThelightabovetheselectedpadwillbeONto indicatewhichcyclehasbeenselected. Thisdishwasherisequippedwith a dirt andtemperaturesensor.Cyclelengthandtimewill varydependingonthe

soillevelandtemperature.

ANTI-BACTERIA or SANIWASH

POTS & PANS

NORMALWASH

Heavy8.5gal.,84 min. Medium7.3gal.,78min.

Light6.1gal.,75 min.

Thiscycleraisesthe watertemperatureinthefinalrinseto sanitizeyour dishware.Thecycle

lengthwillvary dependingonthetemperatureofyourinletware[ NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacycleismonitoredforsanitizationrequirements.Ifthe cycleis

interruptedduringoralterthe mainwashportionorifthe incomingwatertemperatureissolow

that adequatewaterheatingcannotbeachieved,the sanitizingconditionsmaynotbemet.In thesecases,thesanitizedlightwillnotilluminateat theendofthe cycle.

NOTE:NSFcertifiedresidentialdishwashers(]renotintendedforlicensedfoodestablishments. Heavy10.9gal.,102min.

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

Thiscycleismeantfor heavilysoileddishesorcookwarewithdried-onor baked-onsoils.

Everydaydishes(]resafeto beusedinthiscycle.

Heavy 8.5gal., 65 min. Medium 7.3 gal.,60 min.

Light 4.9 gal.,49 min.

Thiscycle isfor medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.

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SPEEDCYCLE

SPEEDWASH

7.3gal.,35min.

Thiscycleisforevergdagdishesandglassware.

(onsomemodels) CHINACRYSTAL 7.3gal.,48 min.

(onsomemodels) Thiscycleisfor lightlysoiledchinaandcrystal. RINSEONLY 2.5gal.,12min.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthat willbewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwiththiscycle.

NOTE:OnlytheAnti-Bacteriacyclehasbeendesignedto meetthe requirementsof Section6,NSF184for soilremovalandsanitizationefficacy.

_ Options

ThelightabovetheselectedpadwillbeONto indicatewhichoptionhasbeenselected. PRESCRUB Forusewithheavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbeselectedPRIORto

(onsomemodels) startingthecycle.Thisoptionadds16minutesto thecycletime.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith

RINSEONLYcycle.

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

HEATEDDRY Turnstheheateronfor fastdrying.Thiswillextendthetotal runtimebg8minutesfortheSPEED

LightON CYCLE,38minutesfor NORMALand POTS/PANS,and30minutesforallothercycles.

NOTE:CannotbeselectedwithRINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Youcanlockthecontrolsto preventanyselectionsfrombeingmade.Oryoucanloci<the controls

afteryouhavestartedacycle.

Childrencannotaccidentallystartdishwasherbytouchingpadswiththisoptionselected.

ToLOCKthe dishwashercontrol,touchandholdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor 3seconds.Thelight

belowtheHEATEDDRYpadwillturn on.ToUNLOCKthe dishwashercontrol,touchandholdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor3seconds.TheLOCKlightwillturn off.

ADDED Whenselected,the cyclewillrun longerwiththe heatingelementontoimprovebothwashand HEAT dry performance.NOTE:CannotbeselectedwithRINSEONLYcycle.

DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythestart ofa washcyclefor upto 9 hours.Touchthe DELAYHOURSpadto choose

thenumberofhoursyouwantto delaythestartofthe cycle;thentouchSTART/RESETonetime. Thedishwasherwill countdownandstartautomaticallyatthecorrecttime.Touching

START/RESETa secondtime will canceltheDELAYSTARTselection.

RESET Tochangea cgcleafterwashingstarts,touchthe START/RESETpadto cancelthecgcle.The

START/RESETlightwillflashwhilethewaterispumpedoutif needed.Thistakesapproximately 90 seconds.Whenthelightstopsflashing,thedishwashercanbereprogrammedand restarted.

_t Start

Closeandlatchthedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETpad onceto beginthecycle.Waterbeginstofillthedishwasher,andapproximately60secondslaterthewashaction begins.TouchingtheSTART/RESETpada secondtimewillcancelthe cycleandcausethewaterto drainout.Thiswill takeapproximately2 minutes.

NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcgclesogoudon'thaveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthe dishwasher doorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythe lastsettingsyouselected.

If youdon'twantto changeanyof thesettings,simplytouchthe START/RESETpadonceto beginthecycle. Ifthedoorisclosed,the indicatorlightswillturnoff ifthe START/RESETpadisnotpressedwithintwo minutes.

Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedoorortouchanypad. Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALandHEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybeprogrammed.

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