GE EDW3000 Series, GSD5400 Series, GSD5500 Series, GSD5600 Series, GSD5700 Series Owner’s Manual

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EDW3000 Series

GSD5400 Series
GSD5500 Series
GSD5600 Series
GSD5700 Series
GSD5800 Series
GSD5900 Series

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P269 49-5943-1 11-02 JR

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

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .11

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 Cover

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

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial # ____________________

You can find them on a label on the
tub wall just inside the door.

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

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Do not tamper with controls.

■

Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.

■

Do not discard a dishwasher without first
removing the door of the washing compartment.

■

Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■

Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the
possibility of small fingers being pinched in door.

■

Do not allow children to play with, on or around
this appliance or any discarded appliance.

DO NOT…

WARNING!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

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
injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this
before using any electrical appliance which is connected 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 use an open flame or appliance during this process.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

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

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 GEAppliances.com.

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Connect to 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.

■ I

mproper connection of the equipment­grounding 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 grounded.

■ Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C

(167°F).

■

Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.

■

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

■

To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power
supply before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power
supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.

Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions

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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 (as shown).

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents
or rinse agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher and keep them out of the reach
of children. Cascade®, Cascade Complete

®

and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents, and Jet-Dry®rinse agent have
been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.

■ Load sharp knives with the handles up to
reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

■ Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher-safe or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked, check the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

■ 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.

■ Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.

■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.

■ Close supervision is necessary if this
appliance is used by or near children.

■ 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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Door latch keeper

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Cycle Chart

Model Cycle Water Usage (gal.) Cycle Time (min.)

EDW3000, SaniWash 8.5 56–101
GSD5400, Pots & Pans
GSD5500, Heavy 11.5 70–85
GSD5600, Medium 9.9 65
GSD5700, Light 8.2 61
GSD5800, Normal Wash
GSD5900 Heavy 9.9 70

Medium 8.2 62

Light 6.6 56
Speed Wash/Light Wash 8.3 39
China Crystal 6.6 34
Rinse Only 1.6 5

Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Model Series EDW3000

Model Series GSD5500

Model Series GSD5400, GSD5600, GSD5700

Model Series GSD5800

Model Series GSD5900

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.

STATUS

SENSING

WASHING

RINSING

DRYING

SANITIZED

SANI

WASH

STATUS

SENSING

WASHING

RINSING

DRYING

SANITIZED

SANI

WASH

STATUS

SENSING

WASHING

RINSING

DRYING

SANITIZED

SANI

WASH

Clean Sensor

POTS

& PANS

& PANS

& PANS

NORMAL

Clean Sensor

POTS

Clean Sensor

POTS

NORMAL

NORMAL

CHINA

CRYSTAL

CRYSTAL

CRYSTAL

CHINA

CHINA

SPEED
WASH

LIGHT
WASH

SPEED
WASH

RINSE

ONLY

RINSE

ONLY

RINSE

ONLY

POWER

PRESOAK

HEATED

SPEED

DRY

DRY

SPEED

DRY

OPTIONSLOAD SELECTIONS

OPTIONSLOAD SELECTIONS

OPTIONSLOAD SELECTIONS

LOCK

(2 TIMES)

LOCK

(2 TIMES)

LOCK

(2 TIMES)

2 4 8

DELAY
START

2 4 8

DELAY
START

2 4 8

DELAY
START

CLEAN

START
RESET

CLEAN

START
RESET

CLEAN

START
RESET

STATUS

SENSING

WASHING

RINSING

DRYING

SANITIZED

STATUS

SENSING

WASHING

RINSING

DRYING

SANITIZED

OPTIONSLOAD SELECTIONS

HEATED

DRY

OPTIONSLOAD SELECTIONS

SPEED

DRY

LOCK

(2 TIMES)

LOCK

(2 TIMES)

2 4 8

DELAY
START

2 4 8

DELAY
START

START
RESET

CLEAN

START
RESET

SANI

WASH

SANI

WASH

Clean Sensor

POTS

& PANS

Clean Sensor

POTS

& PANS

NORMAL

NORMAL

CHINA

CRYSTAL

CHINA

CRYSTAL

LIGHT

WASH

SPEED
WASH

RINSE

ONLY

RINSE

ONLY

POWER

PRESOAK

POWER

PRESOAK

CLEAN

Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions

The Status

The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and also any malfunctions if they occur (see page 6).
The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

SENSING Displayed during periods using CleanSensor technology to measure the amount of soil in the load and decide if another prewash is needed.

The SENSING light is displayed only during NORMAL and POTS & PANS cycles.

WASHING Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.

RINSING Displayed during rinse periods.

DRYING Displayed during SPEED DRYING/HEATED DRYING.

SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.

Load Selections

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which LOAD SELECTION has been selected.

SANI WASH This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature

of your inlet water.

NOTE: The SaniWash 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 will not be met.
In these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.

NOTE: Only the SaniWash cycle has been designated to meet the requirements of NSF184 for soil removal and sanitization efficiency.
Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

POTS & PANS For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.

Everyday dishes may be included. This cycle will not remove

burned-on foods.

NORMAL

For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than normal. Choosing a
cycle other than NORMAL will save energy and water.

SPEED WASH/ For dishes with light soils.

LIGHT WASH

CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal.

RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.

POWER For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle.

PRESOAK This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time.

SPEED DRY/ Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. You can prop the door open after the CLEAN light

HEATED DRY illuminates.

OFF

SPEED DRY/ Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle by 23 minutes for the NORMAL cycle and

HEATED DRY 30 minutes for the SANI WASH cycle. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

ON

LOCK

When the LOCK pad is touched twice within 3 seconds, all pads become inoperative. You can lock the controls to prevent any selections
from being made. Or you can lock the controls after you have

started a cycle or selected DELAY START so the cycle or DELAY START

is not interrupted.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the

LOCK

pad twice within 3 seconds. The light above the

LOCK

pad

will turn off.

DELAY START You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours. Press the DELAY START pad to choose the number of hours you want to

delay

the start of the cycle. The machine will count down and start automatically

at the correct time. Pressing the START/RESET

button will cancel the DELAY START selection. NOTE: If you forget to latch the door, a reminder signal will beep until you do so.

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. After water is pumped out and the motor

stops, you can reprogram and restart the dishwasher. This will take approximately 90 seconds.

Start

Close and latch the door. Touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins, and approximately 40 seconds later
the wash action begins.

NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you 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 ON and display the last settings you selected.

If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.

Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and SPEED DRY/HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections
and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.

Clean

This light is illuminated when a wash cycle is complete. The light will stay ON until the door is opened.

Control Settings

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