GE GDWT106VBB, GDWT106VWW, GLD5604VCC, GLD5664VSS, GLD5604VBB Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2-s

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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .................. lS

Control Panel and Settings .......... 6-9

Loading Place Settings .............. 14

Loading the Dishwasher Racks ...... 13

Unicouple ............................ 10

Using the Dishwasher ............ 11, 12

Troubleshooting Tips ......... 16-18

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .................... 24

Warranty ........................... 23

Tall Tub

Dishwashers

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just inside thedoor.

TOP CONTROL MODELS

FRONT CONTROL MODELS

49-55077 05-11 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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_, WARNING!

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

_iADVERTENCIA!

Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones de este manual a fin de minimizar riesgos de incendio,
explosiSn, descargas el_ctricas, y para evitar dafios en su propiedad, lesiones personales o la

muerte.

,_ WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions,hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that hasnot beenused for two or
more weeks.HYDROGENGASISEXPLOSIVE.

Ifthe hot water has not been usedfor two or more weeks, prevent the possibilityof damage or injury by turning
on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before usingany electrical appliance
connected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape.Since
the gas isflammable, do not smoke, usean open flame, or use the appliance during this process.

""_'_ _, iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDADDELCALENTADORDEAGUA

Bajo ciertascondiciones,se podrd producir gas de hidr6geno en un calentador de agua que no rue usadopar dos
semanas o mds.ELGASDE HIDROGENOESE×PLOSlVO.

Siel agua caliente no seus6 par dos semanas o mSs,evite la posibilidad de que ocurran da5os o lesiones
abriendo todos losgrifos deagua caliente y dejando que corra agua par varios minutos. Haga esto antes de
usar cualquier artefacto el6ctrico conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Esteprocedimiento simple permitirc_la
sol!do de cuolquier acumulaci6n de gas de hidr6geno. Debido o que el gas es inflomoble, no fume, no use uno
llama abierta ni useel electrodom6stico durante este proceso.

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. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.

[] Connect the dishwasher/appliance 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.

[] Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a riskof electric shock.Check
with a qualifiedelectrician or servicerepresentative

ifyou are in doubt whether the appliance is properly
grounded.

[] Disposeofdiscarded appliances and shipping

or packing material properly.

[] Donot attempt to repair or replace any part

of your dishwasher unless it isspecifically
recommended in this manual. Allother servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.

[] To minimizethe possibilityof electric shock,

disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE'.Turningthe dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.We
recommend having a qualifiedtechnician service
your appliance.

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" CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage

• Contentswashed in SANI WASH/SANITIZEmode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Usecure before
handling.

• Usinga detergent that is
not specifically designed for

dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.

• Ifyour dishwasher is
connected to a wall switch, ensure that
the switch ison prior to use.

• Ondishwashers with electronic controls,
ifyou choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles,allow 5-10
secondsafter turning the switch on
before touching START/RESETto allow the control to

initialize.

• Non-Dishwure Items: Donot wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters
and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage

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

• Closesupervision is necessary ifthis appliance
isused by or near children.

• Load light,plastic items sothey do not become
dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come into contact with
the heating element and be damaged.

PRECAUCION: A tin _e evitar lesiones menores y dafios sobre la propiedad

• Loscontenidos lavados en el modo SANIWASH/
SANITIZE(Lavado Desinfectante/ Desinfecci6n},

sieste producto est6 disponible,podrSn estar
calientes al tacto. Tenga
cuidado antes de tomar los

mismos con las manos.

• Eluso de un detergente
que no est6 diseBado

lavavajillas har6 que este Oltimose Ilene
de agua conjab6n.

espec[ficamente para !_

• Siellavavajillasest_ conectado a un
tomacorriente, asegOresede que el
interruptor est6 encendido antes del uso.

• Siellavavajillastiene controles electr6nicos,en
caso de decidir apagar elinterruptor entre ciclos

tM

de lavado, espere entre 5 y 10 segundos luego de
encender el interruptor antes de presionar START/
RESET(Iniciaff Reiniciar)para permitir que el control

se inicie..

• items que no sean Utensilios:Nolave art[culos tales
como filtros electr6nicos de limpieza con aire,filtros
de horno y brochas de pintura en su lavavajillas.Se
podrc_nproducir daBos,descoloraci6n o manchas
sobre el lavavajillas.

• Sedeber(_estarespecialmente atento siel
electrodom6stico es usado por niBoso sise

encuentra cerca de losmismos.

• Cargueartfculos deplSstico livianos,de modo
que no sean desplazadosni caigan al rondo del
lavavajillas- es posible que entren en contacto con
el elemento calentador y sean daBados.

ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS

• Thisappliance must be supplied with 120V,60 Hz,
and connected to an

individual, properly
grounded branch circuit,
protected bya 15or 20
amp circuit breaker or
time-delay fuse.

• Ifthe electric sup-
ply provided does

not meet the above

Ensurepropergroundexist
beforeuse(portablemodels
only).

specifications, it is recommended that a licensed
electrician install an approved outlet.

• Yourdishwasher circuit should not be used for
any other appliance while the dishwasher is in

operation as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.

imlf the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher's

power cord into iscontrolled by a switch, turn on
the switch.

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WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers (]re

dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a

few doys." If you (]re getting rid of your old

dishwasher, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:

• Takeoff the door of the washing
compartment or remove the door latch
keeper (as shown).

Front control latch keeper

iADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE QUE UN NINO QUEDE

ATRAPADO

Topcontrol latch keeper

FORMA ADECUADA DE DESCARTAR EL LAVAVAJILLAS

Los lavavajillas antiguos o abandonados son
peligrosos.., incluso aunque seconserven por "s61(

unos pocos dfas". Si se deshara de su antiguo
refrigerador, siga las siguientes instrucciones a fin

de evitar accidentes.

Antes de Descartar su Antiguo

Lavavajillas:

• Retire la puerta del compartimiento de
lavado o retire la traba de la puerta (como

se muestra).

Control frontal de la traba
de seguridad

Control superior de la traba
de seguridad

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...A WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions.

• Usethisappliance only for its intended purpose •
usdescribed in this Owner'sManual.

• Use only powder, Cascade ®Complete Action Packs, •

liquid detergentsor rinseagents recommendedfor •
usein u dishwasherand keepthem out of the reach

of children.Cascade®and Cascade®Complete •
Automatic DishwashingDetergents,andCascade

Crystal Clearerinseagents have beenapproved for
usein all GEdishwashers. •

• Locatesharpitems sothat they are not likelyto
damage the door seal.

• Loadsharp kniveswith the handlesupto reduce the •
risk ofcut-type injuries.

• Donotwash plasticitems unlessmarked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent.For plasticitemsnot so marked, •

checkthe manufacturer's recommendations.

• Donottouch the heating element during or
immediately after use.

iADVERTENCIA!

• Useesteelectrodom6sticos61opar(]suprop6sito
original,como se describeen el Manual del Propietario.

• Use s61opolvo, Paquetes de Acci6n Completa
de Cascade@, detergentes Ifquidos o ogentes de

enjuogue recomendodos p(]ro uso en un Iovovojillos,

y monteng(] los mismos fuer(] del (]lconce de los
niflos. Los Detergentes poro L(]vodoen Lovovojillos
Autom6ticos Cascade@ y Cascade@ Complete, y
los ogentes de enjuogue de Cascade Crystal Clear@
fueron oprobodos por su uso en todos los Iovovojillos

deGE

• Ubique (]rticulos puntiogudos de modo que no h(]yo

posibilidudesde duflos sobreelsellodorde Io puertu.

• Ubiqueartfculos puntiagudos de modo que no hayu
posibilidudesde d(]flossobre el selludorde la puerto.

• Nolaveartfculosde pl(_stico,o menosquefigure que
sonseguros par(] uso en Iovovojilloso una indicoci6n

equivolente.Sise trot(] de artfculos de pl6stico
que no cuenton con dicha indicoci6n,consulte los

recomendocionesdel fobriconte.

• Notoque elelemento de colefacci6n duronte o
inmediotomente despu6sdel uso.

including the following:

Donot operateyour dishwasherunlessall enclosure
panelsare properlyin place.

Donot tamper with controls.
Donot abuse,sit on or stand on the door or dish rack

ofthe dishwasher.
Donot allow childrento play around the dishwasher

when openingor closingthe door dueto the possibility

ofsmall fingers being pinched inthe door.
Donot discard a dishwasher without first removing

the door of thewashing compartment or the latch

keeper.
Donot store or use combustible materials,gasolineor

otherflammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

Donot allow childrento play with, on or insidethis or
anydiscarded appliance.

AI usar su lavavajillas, siga las precauciones b6sicas,

incluyendo Io siguiente:

• Notoque el elemento de colefacci6n duronte o
inmediotamente despu6sdel uso.

• Notoque el elemento de colefacci6n duronte o
inmediatomente despu6sdel uso.

• Noabuse,no se siente ni separe sobrelu puerto o Io
bundejo del platodel Iovovajillas.

• Nopermit(] que losniflosjueguen olrededor del
Iovovojillosal abrir o cerrar Io puerto,debido o
Ioposibilidadde que sus dedospequeflos seon
presionodoscontro lu puerta.

• Nopermit(] que losniflosjueguen olrededor del
Iovavojillasal abrir o cerrar Io puerta,debido a
la posibilidadde que sus dedospequeflossean
presionadoscontra Iopuerta.

• Noguarde niusemateriales combustibles,gasolina u
otrosvapores inflamoblesy Ifquidoscerca de _ste ni

de otros electrodom_sticos.

• Noguarde niusemateriales combustibles,gasolina u
otrosvapores inflamoblesy Ifquidoscerca de _ste ni

de otros electrodom_sticos.

READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY'.

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Front Control Models Only. For top control models see Top Control Models Only section.

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Front Control Settings

R tatus Indicator Lights

TheStatus display tellsyou what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating
a malfunction. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

CLEAN

SANITIZED

B Cycles

The light above the selected pad willbe ON to indicate which cycle has been selected.

SANI WASH
(on some

models)

POTS & PANS
or HEAVY

WASH (onsome
models)

Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that

the dishes are clean. Openingthe door or pressingany keywhile the door isclosedand

latchedwill turn off the light.

Displayedat the end of the cyclewhen SAN!WASHhas been selected and the dishwasher
has met the requirements for sanitization. SeeSAN! WASH,below,for complete cycle

description. Opening the door or pressing any key while the door isclosed and latched will
turn off the light.

7.5-8.8 gal., 50-135 min.

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 SANI WASHcycle 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 may not be met. In these cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the
end of the cycle.

NOTE:NSFcertified residentialdishwashersare not intended for licensedfood establishments.

8.8 gal., 88 min.

This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-

on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.

2 4 8

L_ .tu.Lj

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Options

e

R

m

CLEAN

o

NORMAL WASH

LIGHTWASH 7.6 gal., 46 min.
(onsome models) This cycle is for light to medium soiled dishes.

CHINA CRYSTAL6.3 gal., 41 min.
(onsome models) This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.

RINSEONLY 1.2 gal., 7 min.
(on some For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

models)
NOTE:Only the SANI WASHcycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF184

for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

3.3 gal., 54 min..

This cycle is meant for normal every day soil levels and is designed to conserve both
water and energy. NOTE:NORMAL WASHwas used to rate the energy efficiency of

this dishwasher.

_t_ Options

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

STEAM(Prewash) Use this option to improve wash performance with heavy or dried-on soils. This option is available
(on some with all cycles except RINSE ONLY.
models)

HOTWASH/ Use this option to improve wash and dry performance with heavy or dried-on soils.
HI-TEHPWASH/ This option must be selected prior to starting the cycle. It cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY or

ADDED HEAT CHINA/CRYSTAL cycle.

(on some models)

HOT START Use this option to improve wash and dry performance where inlet water temperature is low.
(on some models)

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry without using energy.

Light OFF Forfaster air dry you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.
HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time between 54 and 45 minutes

Light ON depending on the cycle selected.

NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLY

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CONTROL
LOCK

(on some
models)

DELAY HOURS

START

You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the controls
after you have started u cycle to prevent uninterrupted cycle changes.

Forexample, children cannot accidentally start the dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

ToLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchandholdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor3 seconds.Thelightto theleftof the
HEATEDDRYpadwillturnon.ToUNLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchand holdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor3seconds.

TheLOCKlightwillturnoff.
You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options may vary by model)

Touch the DELAYHOURSpad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the
cycle; then touch START/RESETone time. A single beep will confirm DELAYHOURShas been set. The

dishwasher will count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESETa
second time will cancel DELAYHOURSand turn off the dishwasher.

NOTE:While DELAYHOURSis active (after the START/RESETpad has been pressed),the dishwasher
will update the remaining count down time on the control panel before the dishwasher starts the

cycle. For example, if DELAYHOURS8 is selected, the delay hour indicator will move from 8 to 4 to 2
to off as delay time elapses.

Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired options. Touch the

START/RESETpad one time to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately

60 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 door is closed and latched, the control panel lights will display the last

settings selected.
If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESETpad once to begin the cycle.

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if a pad is not pressed within two minutes.

To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.

If a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASH and HEATEDDRY will automatically be programmed.

RESET

To change cycles after washing starts, press the START/RESETpad. This will cancel the currently
running cycle, and begin pump-out. During this time, the LEDsof the currently selected cycle

will flash. Once the pump-out is complete, the dishwasher will turn off.

Pressthe START/RESETpad when the dishwasher is running to cancel the cycle. The dishwasher will

pump out and turn off at the end of pump-out. The LEDsof the currently selected cycle will flash
during pump-out. You can select cycles and options during pump-out. If you press START/RESET

during the pump-out period, the pump-out will stop and a new cycle will begin.

About the dishwasher control panel.

Top Control Models Only.

B

Auto

Sanitize
Normal

Light

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@ @ @ @ @ @

2 4 8

ini--m

Control Lock

Sanitized

Clean

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TopControlSettings

_ tatus Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethe dishwasheris inoperationandmayflash,indicatingamalfunction.
ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

CONTROL Displayedwhen control islocked.

LOCK

(onsome models)
SANITIZED Displayedat the end of the cyclewhen SANITIZEhas been selected and the dishwasher has

met the requirements for sanitization. SeeSANITIZE,below,for complete cycledescription.
Openingthe door or pressingany keywhile the door isclosedand latched will turn off the light.

CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the

dishes are clean. Openingthe door or pressingany keywhile the door isclosedand latchedwill
turn off the light.

CYCLESTATUS Thecyclestatusindicatorlightislocatedonthe rightsideofthe dishwasher,abovethehandle.This
INDICATOR lightcomesonasamberwhiletheselectedcycleisrunning.Thelightturnstogreenwhentheselected

cycleiscomplete.ThelightstaysONasgreenasa
reminderthatthe dishesarecleanuntilthe dooris I _ 2

openedoruntilanothercycleisselected. 1[. I

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CycleStatusIndicatorLight

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Cycles

PresstheSelectCydekeypadforthedesiredwashcycle.
NOTE:Allcycletimes and water usageinformation contained in the following section are approximate values

only.Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors, including but not limited to, inlettemperature, householdwater
pressureand dirtinessof the wash water. Thisdishwasher isequippedwith a dirtand temperature sensor.

Thelight nextto the SelectCyclepad will be ONto indicate which WASHCYCLEhas beenselected.
AUTO S.0gal.,67min.

Thiscycleismeantforlightto heavilysoileddishes.

SANITIZE

NORMAL 3.3 gal., 54 min.

LIGHT 7.6gal.,46min.

NOTE:Only the SANITIZEcycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF184 for soil
removal and sanitization efficacy.

8

7.5-8.8gal.,50-1% min.

Thiscycleraisesthewatertemperaturein thefinalrinsetosanitizeyourdishware.Thecyclelengthwill
varydependingonthetemperatureofyourinletwater.

NOTE:TheSANITIZEcycleismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements,if thecycleisinterruptedduringor
afterthefinal rinseportionorifthe incomingwatertemperatureisso lowthatadequatewaterheating

cannotbeachieved,the sanitizingconditionsmaynotbemet.tnthesecases,the Sanitizedlightwillnot
illuminateattheendof thecycle.

NOTE:NSFcertifiedresidentialdishwashersarenotintendedfor licensedfoodestablishments.

This cycle is meant for normal every day soil levels and isdesigned to conserve both water
and energy. NOTE:NORMALwas used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher.

Thiscycleismeantforlightto mediumsoileddishes.