GE GSD6900J00CC, GSD6900J00BB, GSD6860J00SS, GSD6600G02WW, GSD6560J00SS Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ......... 10

Control Panel and Settings.. 4-6

Loading Place Settings ....... 9

Loading the Racks .......... 8

Optional Accessories ......... 9

Using the Dishw_her ...... 6, 7

Troubleshooting Tips ... 11, 12

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on the rub w_ll

just inside the dooi:

Consumer Support

Consumer Support...Back Cover

Product Registration ..... 13, 14

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

165D4700P271 49-5945 02-03 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin thismanual mustbe followed to minimizethe risk offire or explosion,electric shock,orto preventpropertydamage,personal injury, or death.

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Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been

WATERHEATERSAFETY

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 m run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected m 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.

Use this appliance 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 GEAppfiances.com.

• 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 tile appliance.

• Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified

electrician or smwice 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 dish,a-asher off does not

disconnect the appliance from tbe power supply. We recommend having a qualified

technician service your appliance.

A WARNING!

DONOT...

• Do not tamper witb controls.

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

• Do not discard a dish,a-asher without first removing the door or removing tbe door

latch.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of tbis or any otber

appliance.

• Do not allow children to play around dishwasher when opening or closing door

due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in doon

• Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance or any discarded

appliance.

A WARNING!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER

.]unked or abandoned dishwashers are

dangerous.., even if they will sit for 'just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old

dish_a-ashm; please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away YourOld Dishwasher:

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reTake off the door of the washing

compartment or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

CAUTION; Contents washed in

Anti-Bacteria cycle may be hot to the touch.

Use care before unloading.

mUse only powdm; robs, liquid detergents or

rinse agents recommended for use in a dish,a-asher and keep them out of the reach

of children. Cascade :_,Cascade Complete _ and ElectrasoP Automatic Dishwashing

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

reLocate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

reLoad sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

roDe not wash plastic items unless marked

dishwashersafeor the equivalent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

mNon-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.

roDe not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

IIRDo not operate your dishwasher unless all

enclosure panels are properly in place.

inClose supmwision is necessary if this

appliance is used by or near children.

ImLoad light, plastic items so they will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwaeher-they might come into

contact with the heating element and be damaged.

Doorlatchkeeper

"._'_ READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

_'\_ SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel

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

may vary from your model

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B_aC/e_ SensorMml0ns B_xaz

ONLY

CRYS'DU. CYCLE WASH &PANS DACl_ HOURS HOTWRSH SCRUB m_sE,_

DELAY m_nP._w

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ControlSettings

O StatusIndicator Lights

The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash,

indicating a malfimction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

SENSING Displayedwhile the ExtraCleanTM Sensoris measuringthe amountof soilandtemperatureofwater.

(onsomemodels)Thedishwasherwill adjustthe selectedcycleto achieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

(onsomemodels)

RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.

(onsomemodels)

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.

(onsomemodels)

SANITIZED Displayedwhen cyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

CLEAN Displayedwhenawashcycle iscomplete.Thelightwill remainONuntil dooris opened.

[] ExtraCleanTM SensorSelections

Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ExtraClean SensorSelectionhas been

selected.

ANTI-BACTERIA

POTS Heavy 11.4 gal., 95 rain.

& PANS Medium 10.0gal., 71 rain.

NORMALWASH

Heavy10.0gal.,93rain. Medium8.6gal.,90rain.

Light7.2gal.,90 rain.

Thiscycleraisesthe watertemperatureinthefinal rinseto sanitizeyourdishware.Thecycle

lengthwill varydependingonthe temperatureof yourinlet wate£ NOTE:TheAntbgacteriacycleis monitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.If the cycleis

interruptedduringor afterthe mainwash portionorif the incomingwatertemperatureissolow that adequatewater heatingcannotbeachieved,the sanitizingconditionsmaynot bemet.In thesecases,thesanitizedlightwill notilluminateattheendofthe cycle.

NOTE:NSFcertifiedresidentialdishwashersare notintendedforlicensedfoodestablishments.

Light 10.0 gal., 66 rain.

Thiscycleis meantfor heavilysoileddishesorcookwarewith dried-onorbaked-onsoils.This cyclemaynot removeburned-onfoods.Everydaydishesaresafeto beusedinthiscycle.

Heavy9.9gal.,74 rain.

Medium7.0gal.,61rain.

Light5.6gal.,48 rain.

Thiscycleis for medium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.

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SPEEDCYCLE or

SPEEDWASH

(onsomemodels)

CHINACRYSTALHeavy10.0gal.,49 rain.

(onsomemodels) Medium 7.2ga!.,36rain.

RINSEONLY Heavy2.9gal.,7 min.

NOTE:This dishwasher is equipped with an ExtraClean'" Sensor with automatic temperature

control; therefore cycle length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.

NOTE:Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

_l Extras

Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which EXTRAhas beenselected.

EXTRA Forusewith heavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.Thisoption MUSTbe selected

SCRUB PRIORtostartingthecycle. Thisoption adds 16minutes to the cycle time. NOTE:Cannot

(onsomemodels) beselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Heavy9.3gal.,36 min. Medium 7.2ga!.,36rain.

Light5.7gal.,33 rain.

Thiscycleis for everydaydishesandglassware.

Light72 gaL 36 rain. Thiscycleis for lightlysoiledchinaandcrystal.

Light1.4gaL,3 min.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthat will bewashedlater.Donot usedetergentwith this cycle.

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff the dryingheatoption.Dishesairdrynaturallyandenergyis saved.Forfasterair dry,

Light OFF youcanpropthedooropenafterthe CLEANlight illuminates.

HEATEDDRY Turnstheheateronforfast drying.Thiswill extendthe timeto yourwashcycleby8 minutes

Light ON for theSPEEDCYCLEand30minutesforall othercycles.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith

RINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Youcanlockthecontrolstopreventanyselectionsfrombeingmade.Oryoucanlockthe

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

selected.

Tounlockthedishwashercontrols,pressandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor 3 seconds.Tolock thedishwasher,pressandholdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor3 seconds.Thelight abovethe LOCK

padwill turn off.

EXTRAWhenselected,thecyclewill run longerwith heatingelementsonto improvebothwashanddry

HOTWASH performance.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythe startof a washcycleforupto 8 hours.Pressthe DELAYHOURSpadto

choosethenumberof hoursyouwant to delaythe startof the cycle,then pressSTART/RESET Themachinewill countdownandstartautomaticallyat thecorrecttime.PressingSTART/RESET

a secondtimewill canceltheDELAYSTARTselection.NOTE:Ifyouforgettofully closethe door,aremindersignalwill beepuntilyou doso.

RESETTochangea cycleafterwashingstarts,touchtheSTART/RESETpadto cancelthe cycle.The

START/RESETlightwill flashwhile thewater ispumpedoutif needed.Thistakesapproximately

90 seconds.Whenthe light stopsflashing,the dishwashercanbe reprogrammedandrestarted.

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