GE GSDL132F01WW, GSDL132F00WW, GSDL122F01BB, GSDL122F00BB, GSD5360F01SS Owner’s Manual

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Congratulations!

YouAreNow Partof theGEFamily.

Welcome to the (;E tinnily. We're proud oF(mr quality products and we are

committed to proxiding dependable sePd(e. You'll

see it in this easy-to-use ()wner's Manual and ,'ou'll

hear it in the lt'ien(lb voices of our customer sel%ce

depamnent. Best oF all, you'll experience

these vahles each time roll use your dishwasher. That's

ilnportalll, because "'OllF lleW

dish_<M_er will be part oF

your lmliily R_rnlany years. And we hope you will be part

of ours lor a long time to

COllie.

We thank you li)r buying GE. We appreciate your

purchase, and hope yon

will continue to rely on us whenever you need quali b"

appliances t(_r your home.

Important!

lqll out and return tile Consumer Product Registration Card. There are t_voeas} wa}s to

www.geappliances.com.

_ Complete and mail ttle enclosed card.

Write themodel and serial numbers

here.

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Youcan find them on the tub wall just

inside the door.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original purchase date

is needed to obtain service under the

warran_

GE& You,

A ServicePartnership.

Ask any GEappliance owner and they will

te#you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself injust a few minutes? This Owner's Manual can tefl you how.

thisManual

Inside ym will find many helpful hints on how to use

and maintain y)ur dishwasher properly.Just a little preventive care on y)ur part can save you a

gxeat deal of time and money over the lite of your dishwasher.

ReviewtheSection onTroubleshooting

Safety Information ...... 4J

OperatingInstructions

ControlPaneland

Settings................ 8-10

UsingtheDishwasher... 11-12

LoadingtheRacks ...... 13-17

OptionalAccessories .... 18, 19

CareandCleaning ......... 20

TroubleshootingTips

BeforeYou

CallForService........ 21-25

Tips

answers to

common problems here. Ilyou review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call t0r

service at all.

If YouNeedService

llyou do need service, ?xn_can relax knowing help is only a

phone call away. A list ot toll-fl'ee (llstomer service iltllnl)ers is

included in the back section. ()r xxm can always call the

GE'Answer Cenier <'_at 8(t(t.626.2(t(t(t, 24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

CustomerService

ProductRegistration..... 27 28

Warrantj ............. 30-31

ServiceTelephone

Numbers.......... Back Cover

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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A WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric

shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,

or loss of life.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater thathas notbeen used for two weeks or

more. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If tile hot water has not been tlsed tot two weeks or more, prevent the possibilit 3of damage or ir{itu), by turning on all hot water

tm_cets and allow them to run tor several minutes. Do this betore using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water

s_stem. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hvdro_,-en oas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open

fianm or appliance during this process.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual

PROPERINSTALLATION

ANDMAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before #is

used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions

sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling

us toll-free at the GEAnswer Cente_ 800.626.2000.

s_,Connect to a grounded

metal, permarmr_t wiring system; or run an equipment-

grour_dir_oconductor with

the cirolit conductors and connect to the equipment-

groundino terminal or lead of the appliance.

N Improper connection ot

the equipmentNrounding conductor can resuh in a risk

of electric shock. Check with a qualitied electrician or

service representative if ?_u are in doubt whether

the appliance is properly grounded.

_ l)ispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or packing material properl).

N I)o not attempt to repair

or replace any part ot }_ur dishwasher unless it is

specilically recommended in this manual, All other

servicing should be reterred to a qualitied technician.

N To minimize the possibility ot

electric shock, disconnect this appliance ti'om the power supply bei_)re attempting any

maintenance. NOTE:Turning the dishwasher off does not

disconnect the appliance ti'om the power supply,

We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

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i¢ Do not tamperwith controls.

i_ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand

on the door or dish rack oi dm dishwasher,

s_i'I)o not discard a dishwasher

without first removing the door of the washing

compartment.

i_ Do not store or use

combustible materials, g_/soline or other tlammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity ot this or any other

appliance.

i¢ Do not allowchiMren to

playinside, onor with this appliance or any discarded

appliance.

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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

i_ Use only powder, tabs,

liquid (letergents or rinse agents recommended t0r use

in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of

children, Cascade '> Automatic Dishwashing

Detergent has been approved tieruse in all GE dishwashers,

I,ocate sharp items so that the} are not likel} to damage

the door seal.

_ I,oad sharp knives widl the

handles up to reduce the risk of (aH-t?pe iqjuries.

i¢ Do not wash plastic items

unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the mamditcturer's

reconnnendations.

i¢ Nonq)ishware Items: I)o not

"_\;/S[1itelns Stlch as electronic

air cleaner fihers, turnace filters and paint brushes in

your dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration

or staining ot dishwasher may resuh.

s_?'l)o not touch the heating

element during or immediatel) after use,

_ I)o not operate your

dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly

in place.

N Close supervision isnecessa_ 3-

it this appliance is used by or near children.

i_ Ix_ad light, plastic items

so they will not become dislodged and drop to the

bottom ot the dishwasher- the) might come into contact

with the heating element and

be (t_-u-n_-Ic_-ed

Readandfollow this SafetyInformation carefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutthe dishwasher control aneL

Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS CLEAN J

ControlSettings

!:I! i LoadSelections

The light above the selected pad wilt be ON to indic ate which LOADSELECTION has been selected.

POTS & PANS 11.5gal.,66 min.....RewashPrewashPrewashMainwashPostriDsePostrinseFiDalnDSe

For I_eaviiy soiled dishes or cookware witll dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. Tiffs cycle will not remove burned-on foods.

NORMAL 9.9gal., 58 rnin. PrewashPrewashMain washPostrinsePestrinseFinalrinse

Forloads of everyday disl_esand glassware with medium soils.

LIGHT WASH 8.3gal., 52rnin. RewashMain washPostrinsePestrinseFinalrinse

Fordisl_eswith iigN soils.

CHINA CRYSTAL 8.3gal., 36 rnin. RewashMain washPostrinsePestrinseFinalrinse

For lightly soiled china and crystal.

RINSE ONLY 1.6gal., 4 rain. Rinse

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

optio,s

Thelight abovefl?eselectedpad will be ONtoirrdicate which OPTIONhas been selected,

H! TEMP Turnsoilthe heaterin all postrinseandfinal rinsecyclesto helppreventspotting

RINSE on dishware.ThisoptionmaybeturnedONor OFFduringthe wash cycle.

H! TEMP Energizestl_eIleatertoboostwatertemperatureinall prewashandmainwashfill

WASH cycles.Recommendedfor usewith heavilysoileddishes.Optionmaybeturned ON

or OFFduringthewash cycle.

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff tl_edryingheatoption.Dishesair drynaturallyand energyis saved.You

OFF canpropthe door openafter the CLEANlightilluminates.

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe heateron for fast drying.Thiscyclewill extendthetime toyourwash

ON cycleby30 minutes.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSE ONLYcycle.

LOCK WhentheLOCKpadistouchedtwicewithin3seconds,allpadsbecomeinoperative.

Yeacanlockthe_ntro/s to preventanyse/ectiunsfrombeingmadeOryeacan/oc_tile controbafteryet/havestartedacycleorselectedBELAYSTARTsottlecycleorBELAY STARTisnotioterropted

Children cannot accidentafly start dishwasher by touching pads with this

option selected.

Tounlockthe dishwasherafter it hasbeenlocked,touchtheLOCKpadh#icewithin 3seconds.ThelightabovetheLOC/(padwill turn off.

BELAYSTART

Youcandelaythe start of awasll cyclefor up to 8 hours.PresstheBELAYSTART padtochoosethe numberof hoursyouwant to delaythe start ofthecycle.The machinewill countdownandstartautomaticallyatthe correcttime. Pressin9 the

START/RESETbutton will cancel the BELAg STARTselection. NOTE:if youforgetto latclltile doora remindersignalwill beepuntilyou do so.

RESET Tochangea cycle afterwashing starts,touchtheSTART/RESETpadto cancel

thecycle.Afterwater ispumpedoutandthemotorstops,you canreprogramand restarttile dishwasher.Thiswill takeapproximately90seconds.

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Close and latch the door. Touch the START/_ESETpadto begin the cycle. Water till begins and approximately 40 seconds later the wash action begins.

NOTE:The dishwasher remembers )our last cTcle so )ou don't have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is in the locked

position, the control panel lights will be ONand display the last settings )ou selected.

ltyou don't want to change any oI the settings, simpl} touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.

Also, ifa power t_filum occurs, NORMALand HEATEOORYwill automatically be progq'ammed. Make any new selections and touch the START/RESETpadto begin

the Qvle.

This light is illuminated when a wash cs(le is complete. The light will sta) ON until the door is opened.

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Flashingdisplaylights.

Lights WhatIt Means What ToDo

Allow tile dishwasher to drain and

Tile START/RESETpad has been pressed.

This isnormal.

reset before )K)ll start a llew _.,,ash cycle.

CLEAN

PLUS A BEEPING

SOUND

PLUS A

BEEPING

SOUND

Control EITor

Control Error

Press tile START/RESETpadto turn oft'the beeper. It the CLEAN light

continues to tlash, call for se_%ce.

Press tile START/RESETpadto turn off the beeper and the dishwasher

will attempt to reset. Then restart

the wash cycle. If this e_'ror continues, call l_r see'vice.

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