GE GSD5960G00SS, GSD5860G00SS, GSD5560G03SS, GSD5560G02SS, GSD5500G03WW Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ........... l l

Control Panels ............... 4

Control Settings ............. 5

Flashing Display Lights ........ 6

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks .......... 8, 9

Loading Place Settings ....... 10

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

Using the Dishwasher . ...... 6, 7

Troubleshooting Tips .... 13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Co_er

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

EDW3OOOG Series

GSD5400G Series GSD 5500G Series GSD5800G Series

GSD5 900G Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

Y_m can find them on a label on the

nil) wall just inside the doo_;

165D4700P284 49-5960-2 06-04 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin thismanual mustbe followed tominimizethe risk offire or explosion,electric shock,or to prevent propertydamage,personal injury,or death.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

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

ii_jury by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to Hm for several minutes. Do this befl)re

using any electrical appliance which is c(mnected to the hot water system. This simple procedure

will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or rise [111 open flame or appliance dm'ing this process.

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

PROPERINSTALLATIONANDMAINTENANCE

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 GEAppliances.com.

• Connect to a grotmded metal, pemmnent wiring system; or mn an equipment-grom_ding

conductor with the circuit conductoi_ and connect to the equii)ment-grotmding terminal

or lead of the appliance.

• Imi)roper 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 grotmded.

• Use sui)pl ) conductors rated at least 75°C

(167°F),

• Dispose of discarded appliances and ,shilI) )iIw

or I)acking, material properl).

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of yore" dishwasher mfless it is specifically

recommended in this manual. _M1 other servicing should be referred to a qualified

technician.

• To minimize the possibiliD' of electric shock, discom_ect this appliance fl'om the power supply befin'e attempting any maintenance.

NOTE."Turning the dishwasher off does not

discom_ect the appliance ti'om the power sui)ply. We recommend having a qualified technidan service w_m" appliance.

WARNING!

DONOT...

• Do not tamper xfith controls.

• Do not ab/ise, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher:

• Do not discard a dishwasher without fi_t removing the door ot the washing compartment.

• Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapm_ and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not allow children to pla) arotmd dishwasher when oi)ening, or closim,,_ door due to the possibilit} of small finge_, being, I)inched in door

• Do not allow children to play with, on or arotmd this appliance or an) discarded appliance.

WARNING!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are

dangerous...even if they Mll sit for "just a tew da):s." If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher;

please fi)llow the instructions below to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

• _ke off the door of the washing compartment or relnove the door latch keeper (as shown).

Doorlatch keeper

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WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

• Use only powder; tabs, liquid detergents

or rinse agents recoillillended for rise in a

dishwasher and kee I) them out of the reach of children. Cascade_, Cascade ® Complete

and ElectrasoP _Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry _ and Cascade Rinse

Ai_ "_rinse agents have been approved fin. use in all GE dishwashers,

• Llsing a detergent that is not specificall) designed fin" dishwashers will cause the

dishwasher to fill with suds.

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• I,ocate shaq) items so that thex are not likelx to (lama_*e the door seal.

• Do not wash plastic items tmless marked dishwasher-safe or the equiwflent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the

Ilia n tl[;I ct tlI'e I"S Yecoillillendations.

• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such

as electronic air cleaner filters, flu'nace filters and paint brushes in wmr dishwasher.

Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

• Do not touch tile heating element dm'ing or

immediately alter use.

• Do not operate yore" dishwasher tmless all

enclosm'e panels are properly in place.

• Close SUl)ervision is necessary if this

appliance is used by or near children.

• I,oad light, plastic items so they will not

become dish)dged and drop to tile bottom of the dishwashet_they might come into

contact with the heating element and be damaged.

• I,oad sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type iniuries.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel

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.

Model Series EDW3000

STATUS CLEAN SENSOR SELECTIONS OPTIONS

I SENSmG I

| RINSING SANI POTS CHINA SPEED RINSE POWER LOCK DELAY |DRYING WASH & PANS CRYSTAL_. WASH_. ONLYA PRESOAKA1___(2 TIMES) HOURS

II SANITIZED

Model Series GSD5400

STATUS

| SENSING | WASHING

| RINSING | DRYING | SANITIZED

Model Series GSD5500

STATUS

| SENSING | WASHING

| RINSING I DRYING I SANITIZED

CLEAN SENSOR SELECTIONS OPTIONS

CHINA LIGHT RINSE

NORMAL CRYSTAL WASH ONLY

CLEAN

Model Series GSD5800

STATUS

| SENSING | WASHING

I RINSING I DRYING

| SANITIZED

Model Series GSD5900

STATUS

I SENSING I WASHING

I RINSING | DRYING | SANITIZED

CLEAN SENSOR SELECTIONS OPTIONS

SANI POTS CHINA LIGHT RINSE POWER LOCK DELAY

WASH & PANS CRYSTAL WASH ONLY PRESOAK HOURS

CLEAN SENSOR SELECTIONS OPTIONS

SANI POTS CHINA SPEED RINSE POWER LOCK DELAY

WASH & PANS CRYSTAL WASH ONLY PRESOAK (2TIMES) HOURS

(2 TIMES)

CLEAN

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ControlSettings

O TheStatus

TheStatusdisplay tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and alsoany malfunctions if they occur (seepage 6). Thelights will comeON indicating thesequence of operationthe dishwasher is in.

SENSING DisplayedduringperiodsusingCleanSensortechnologytomeasuretheamountofsoilin theloadanddecideif anotherprewashis needed.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.

DRYING DisplayedduringSPEEDDRY/HEATEDDRY

SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

0 Load Selections

Thelight above theselected padwill be ONto indicate which LOADSELECTIONhasbeenselected.

SANIWASH Heavy11.5gal.,99rain.,Medium9.9gal.,93rain.,Light8.2gal.,93rain.

Thiscycleraisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinseto sanitizeyourdishware.Thecyclelengthwill varydependingonthetemperature

ofyourinletwater. NOTE:TheSaniWashcycleismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.If thecycleisinterruptedduringorafterthemainwashportionor

if the incomingwatertemperatureissolowthatadequatewaterheatingcannotbeachieved,the sanitizingconditionswill notbemet. Inthesecases,thesanitizedlightwill not illuminateat theendofthecycle.

POTS& PANS Heavy13.1gak,101rain.,Medium11.5gal.,79rain.,Light9.9gal.,55rain.

Forheavilysoileddishesorcookwarewithdried-onorbaked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybe iecluded.Thiscyclewill notremove burned-onfoods.

NORMAL Heavy9.9gal.,72rain.,Light8.2gak,43rain.

Forloadsofeverydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsoils. NOTE:Manydisheshavelightersoilthannormal.ChoosingacycleotherthanNORMALwill saveenergyandwater

SPEEDWASH/ Heavy9.9gal.,37rain.,Medium8.2gal.,34min.,Light6.6gal.,25min.

UGHTWASH Fordisheswithlight soils.

CHINACRYSTAL Heavy9.9gal.,52rain.,Medium8.2gal.,39rain.,Light6.6gal.,35min.

Forlightlysoiledchinaandcrystal.

RINSEONLY Heavy3.3gal.,7rain.,Light1.6gal.,4 rain.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthat will hewashedlatecDonotosedetergent

NOTE:Thedishwasherisequippedwith CleanSensortechnology;therefore,cyclelengthandtimemayvarydependingonsoilandtemperatureconditions.

0 Options

Thelight above theselected padwill be ONto indicate which OPTIONhasbeen selected.

POWER Forusewith heavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbeselectedPRIORtostartingtile cwle.

PRESOAK Thisoption adds 16minutesto thecycle time.

SPEEDDRY/ Shuts_thedryi_gheat_pti_n.Dishesairdrynatural_yandenergyis_aved.Y_uca_pr_pthed_r_penaftertheCLEAN_ight

HEATEDDRY illuminates.

OFF

SPEEDDRY/ Turnsthe heateronfor fastdrying.Thiscyclewill extendthetimetoyourwashcycleby40reinutasforthe CHINACRYSTALand

HEATEDDRY POTS&PANScycleand24minutesforthe NORMAL SPEEDWASH/LIGHTWASHandSAM WASHcycle.

ON NOTE:Caneotbeselectadwith RINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK WhentheLOCKpadistouchedtwicewithin3 seconds,all padsbecomeinoperative.Yeacanlockthecontrolstopreventanyseleotione

frombeingmadeOryoucarllooktilecontro/eafteryea/lavestarteda cycleorselectedDELAYSTARTsotirecycleorDELAYSTART isnotinterrupted.

Childrencarmot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

Tounlockthedishwasherafter ithasbeenlocked,touchthe LOCKpadtwicewithin3seconds.ThelightabovetheLOCKpadwill turnoff.

DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythestart ofa washcycleforupto 8 hours.PresstheDELAYHOURSpadto choosethe numberof hoursyouwantto

O Start

Close _md l_t_II the (lo,.n: 'Ibudl the START/RESETp:,d to bcgpa the (_'(1(.. Xk2,I(.I-fill begins, _md :q)pa-,)xim_tdy 60 seconds l_lt_l- the w_lsll _lction begins.

NOTE:The dishwzJsher rememl)er', w)ur l_st cv(le so w_u don't have to VCl)vogram e_ch time. When the (lishwash4 r is lo;_ded ;rod

tile door l;iwh is in the locked po',ition, the (:onwol p;mel lights will be ON and displn} the l;ist setting', y*)u selected. I_ y*)u dont w;mt to ch;mge any ot the settings, simply touch the START/RESETpadto begin the cycle.

Also, ii'_l l)O_cr t:,/ilur( occur.,, NORMALand SPEEDDRY/HEATEDDRY_qll amom_ti(ally b( programm(d. Mak( rely ne_ salt efforts

and totlch tile START/RESETpad to begpa tile (y(le.

0 Clean

This light isillmninale([ xdl(n _/w_sh (yde is (onlpl(te. The light will stay ONunfil the (loot is op( n_ (I. 5

delaytilestartofthecycle,thenpressSTART/RESETThemachinewillcountdownandstartautomaticallyat the correcttime.Pressing START/RESETasecondtimewill cancel the DELAYSTARTselection.NOTE:Ifyouforgetto fullyclosethe door,a reminder

signalwill beepuntilyoudeso.

RESET Tochangeacycleafterwashingstarts,touchthe START/RESETpadtocancelthecycle.Afterwaterispumpedoutandthe motor

stops,youcanrepregramandrestartthedishwasherThiswill takeapproximately90seconds.

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