GENERAL ELECTRIC GLD4460NSS, GLD4406R, GLD4404R, GLD6964RSS, GLD6968RSS User Manual

Dishwashers

Tall Tub

Dishwashers

Owner’s Manual

165D4700P388 49-55064 07-09 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2–5

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Control Panel and Settings . . 6–11

Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 17

Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Dishwasher . . . . . .12–15

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 19–21

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________
Serial # __________________

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

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 equipment­grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

■ Improper 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 grounded.

■ 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.

WARNING!

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two
or more weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, 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 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, use an open flame, or use the appliance
during this process.

■ Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.

■ Using a detergent that is not
specifically designed for
dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.

■ If your dishwasher is connected to a wall
switch, ensure that the switch is on prior
to use.

■ On dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after
turning the switch on before touching START/RESET
to allow the control to initialize.

■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not 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.

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

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

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage

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SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA

¡ADVERTENCIA!

Bajo ciertas condiciones, puede producirse gas de hidrógeno en un calentador de agua que no se ha usado
durante dos semanas o más. EL GAS DE HIDRÓGENO ES EXPLOSIVO.

Si el agua caliente no se ha utilizado por dos semanas o más, evite la posibilidad de daños o lesiones
abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente y dejándolas correr durante varios minutos. Haga esto antes
de utilizar cualquier aparato eléctrico que se encuentre conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Este simple
procedimiento permitirá que se libere cualquier clase de acumulación de gas de hidrógeno. Ya que el gas
es inflamable, no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante este proceso.

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR—
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES GEAppliances.com

INSTALACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS

Este lavaplatos debe instalarse de manera adecuada y ubicarse de acuerdo con las Instrucciones de
Instalación antes de comenzar el uso. Si usted no ha recibido una página de Instrucciones de instalación
con su lavaplatos, puede obtener una visitando nuestro sitio Web en GEAppliances.com.

■ Conecte el lavaplatos/aparato a un sistema
de cableado permanente con conexión a tierra
o debe utilizarse un conductor de conexión a tierra
del equipamiento con los conductores de circuito,
y debe conectarse a la terminal de conexión
a tierra o conductor del aparato.

■ Una conexión inadecuada del conductor de
conexión a tierra de equipo puede provocar
un riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte a un
electricista calificado o representante de servicio
técnico si tiene dudas sobre la correcta conexión
a tierra del aparato.

■ Elimine los aparatos que no va a utilizar más y el
material de empaque o envío como corresponde.

■ No intente reparar o cambiar ninguna pieza de
su lavaplatos a menos que esté específicamente
recomendado en este manual. Cualquier otro
servicio debe realizarlo un técnico calificado.

■ Para minimizar la posibilidad de una descarga
eléctrica, desconecte este aparato de la fuente
de energía antes de realizar cualquier clase de
mantenimiento.

NOTA: Apagar el lavaplatos no desconecta el
aparato del suministro de energía. Recomendamos
que un técnico calificado realice el servicio técnico
de su aparato.

■ Los elementos lavados en el modo anti-bacterial,
si se encuentra disponible, pueden quedar
calientes al tacto. Tenga cuidado antes de
tocarlos.

■ Utilizar un detergente no
diseñado específicamente
para lavaplatos provocará
que el aparato se llene
de espuma.

■ Si su lavaplatos se encuentra conectado
a un interruptor de pared, verifique que
el interruptor se encuentre encendido
antes del uso.

■ En lavaplatos con controles electrónicos, si usted
elije apagar el interruptor de pared entre ciclos
de lavado, deje pasar 5-10 segundos después de
encender el interruptor antes de presionar
START/RESET para permitir que el control se inicie.

■ Elementos no aptos para lavaplatos: No lave
elementos como filtros de limpiadores de aire
electrónicos, filtros de hornos y pinceles de pintura
en su lavaplatos. Pueden producirse daños en el
lavaplatos y decoloración o manchas en el
aparato.

■ Se requiere una supervisión estricta cuando
cualquier aparato es utilizado por niños o en
su cercanía.

■ Cargue elementos livianos y plásticos de modo
que no se desplacen y caigan al fondo del
lavaplatos, ya que pueden entrar en contacto con
el elemento calentador y dañarse.

PRECAUCIÓN: Para evitar lesiones menores y daños a la propiedad

¡ADVERTENCIA!

Para su seguridad, debe cumplirse con la información de este manual a fin de minimizar
el riesgo de incendio o explosión, descarga eléctrica o para prevenir daños a la propiedad,
lesiones personales o la muerte.

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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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ 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

®

and Cascade®Complete Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal

Clear

®

rinse agents 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.

■ Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

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

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.

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

■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the latch
keeper.

■ 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 with, on or inside this
or any discarded appliance.

WARNING!

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Door latch keeper

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ELIMINACIÓN CORRECTA DEL LAVAPLATOS

Un lavaplatos desechado o abandonado resulta
peligroso…aún si quedará en un lugar por “sólo
unos días”. Si va a desechar su viejo lavaplatos,
siga las siguientes instrucciones para prevenir
accidentes.

Antes de desechar su viejo lavaplatos:

■ Quite la puerta del compartimento de lavado
o saque la traba de la puerta (como puede
verse).

¡ADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE ENCIERRO PARA NIÑOS

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR—
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES GEAppliances.com

LEA Y SIGA ESTA INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD CUIDADOSAMENTE.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

■ Use este aparato sólo con el objetivo para el que
fue creado, como se describe en este Manual del
Propietario.

■ Utilice sólo detergentes en polvo, líquido o tabletas
o agentes de enjuague recomendados para uso
en lavaplatos y manténgalos alejados del alcance
de los niños. Los detergentes para lavaplatos
automáticos Cascade

®

y Cascade®Complete,

y los agentes de enjuague Cascade Crystal Clear

®

han sido aprobados para el uso en todos los
lavaplatos GE.

■ Ubique los elementos filosos de modo que no dañen
el sellado de la puerta.

■ Cargue cuchillos filosos con los mangos hacia arriba
para reducir el riesgo de una lesión personal.

■ No lave elementos plásticos a menos que estén
marcados como aptos para lavaplatos o
equivalente. En el caso de elementos plásticos
que no estén marcados así, verifique las
recomendaciones del fabricante.

■ No toque el elemento calentador durante el uso
o inmediatamente después de finalizar el uso.

■ No haga funcionar el lavaplatos a menos que todos
los paneles del recinto se encuentren en su lugar.

■ No altere o modifique los controles.

■ No maltrate, ni se siente o se pare sobre la puerta

o bandejas de los platos del lavaplatos.

■ No permita que los niños jueguen alrededor del
lavaplatos cuando abra o cierre la puerta debido
a la posibilidad de pellizcar sus dedidos con
la puerta.

■ No deseche el lavaplatos sin antes quitar la puerta
del compartimento de lavado o la traba de la
puerta.

■ No almacene o use materiales combustibles,
gasolina u otros vapores o líquidos inflamables
cerca de este o cualquier otro aparato.

■ No permita que los niños jueguen sobre, con
o dentro de este o cualquier otro aparato
descartado.

¡ADVERTENCIA!

Cuando use su lavaplatos, siga precauciones básicas
de seguridad, incluyendo las siguientes:

Traba de la puerta

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on your dishwasher.

Control Settings

Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a
malfunction (see page 8). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

SENSING Displayed while the sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water.
(on some models) The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.

SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.
CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are

clean until the door is relatched or until another cycle is selected.

Time Remaining Display (on some models)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust the
remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of each cycle may change from the
factory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time
remaining until the cycle starts.

Cycles

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which cycle has been selected.
This dishwasher is equipped with a dirt and temperature sensor. Cycle length and time will vary depending on the

soil level and temperature.

SANI WASH 7.5–8.75 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 WASH 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 may not be met. In these
cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.

NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

NORMAL WASH 5.2 gal., 60–90 min.

This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware

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LIGHT WASH 7.5 gal., 40–60 min.
(on some models)

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

RINSE ONLY 2.5 gal., 11 min.

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

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

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Options

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

STEAM For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR

to starting the cycle. The STEAM option adds 24 minutes to the cycle time.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. For faster air dry,
Light OFF you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between
Light ON 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE: HEATED DRY cannot be

selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock the controls

after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

To LOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light
below the HEATED DRY pad will turn on. To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the
HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn off.

ADDED When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both wash and
HEAT dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose

the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESET one time.
The dishwasher will count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching

START/RESET a second time will cancel the DELAY START selection.

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. The

START/RESET light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This takes approximately
90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted.

Start

Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad
once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action
begins. Touching the START/RESET pad a second time will cancel the cycle and cause the water to drain out. This will
take approximately 2 minutes.

NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time. When the dishwasher
door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected.

If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not pressed within two minutes.

To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.
Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed.

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Control Settings

Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash,
indicating a malfunction (see page 8). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence
of operation the dishwasher is in.

SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until
(on some door is opened.
models)

CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that
(on some the dishes are clean until the door is opened or until another cycle is selected.
models)

Cycles

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

SANI WASH 7.3 gal., 97 min.
(on some

This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware.

models)

The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE: The SANI WASH 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 may not be met. In these cases, the Sanitized light will not
illuminate at the end of the cycle.

NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food
establishments.

POTS & PANS 8.5 gal., 89 min.
or HEAVY This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-

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

NORMAL WASH 5.6 gal., 56 min.

This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.

LIGHT WASH 6.1 gal., 36 min.
(on some This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
models)

CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 gal., 39 min.
(on some This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
models)

RINSE ONLY 1.2 gal., 6 min.

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

NOTE: Only the SANI WASH cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6,
NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy

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Options

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

HOT START/ For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be
STEAM selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option will improve both wash and dry

(on some performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.
models) NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.
Light OFF For faster air dry you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 38 minutes.
Light ON NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock

the controls after you have started a cycle.

(on some Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option
models) selected.

To LOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light below
the HEATED DRY pad will turn on. To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED
DRY pad for 3 seconds. The LOCK light will turn off.

HOT WASH/ When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both
ADDED HEAT wash and dry performance. For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on soils. This

option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. NOTE: Cannot be selected with
RINSE ONLY cycle.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options may

vary by model). Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want
to delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESET one time. The dishwasher will
count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESET a

second time will cancel the DELAY START selection.

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the

cycle. The START/RESET light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This
takes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be
reprogrammed and restarted.

Start

Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the
START/RESET pad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately
60 seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the START/RESET pad a second time will cancel
the cycle and cause the water to drain out. This will take approximately 2 minutes.

NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time. When
the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected.

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

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not pressed within two
minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.

Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed.

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on your dishwasher.

Control Settings

Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a
malfunction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispenseTMneeds to be refilled with liquid or gel automatic
(on some models) dishwasher detergent.

SENSING Displayed while the ExtraClean™ Sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature

of water. The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.

WASHING Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.
DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.
SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.
CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete.

Time Remaining Display (on some models)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust
the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of each cycle may change from
the factory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time
remaining until the cycle starts.

Cycles

Press the pad for the desired wash cycle.

NO

TE: All cycle times and water usage information contained in the following section are approximate

values only. Actual results will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, inlet temperature,
household water pressure and turbidity of the wash water.

The light above or next to the selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected.
SANI WASH 7.5–8.75 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 WASH 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 may not be met. In these
cases, the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.

NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

POTS & PANS 8.75–10 gal., 75–140 min.

This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in
this cycle.

NORMAL WASH 5.2 gal., 60–90 min.

This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware

.

LIGHT WASH 7.5 gal., 40–60 min.
(on some models)

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

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SPEED CYCLE 7.5 gal., 35–70 min.
(on some models)

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

RINSE ONLY 2.5 gal., 10 min.

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

NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with a CleanSensor

™

with automatic temperature control; therefore, cycle

length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.
NOTE: Only the SANI WASH cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil

removal and sanitization efficacy.

Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/EXTRA has been selected.

STEAM For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected PRIOR
(on some models)

to starting the cycle. The STEAM option adds 24 minutes to the cycle time.

HEATED DRY When HEATED DRY is off, dishes will air dry.

Light OFF

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between

Light ON 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE: HEATED DRY cannot be

selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock

the controls after you have started a cycle.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option

selected.

To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3
seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher control,
touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad
will turn on.

ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run with heating element on longer and may increase

cycle times to improve both wash and dry performance.
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad

to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then touch
START/RESET. The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.

Touching START/RESET a second time will cancel the DELAY START selection.
NOTE: If you forget to fully close 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. The START/RESET light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This
takes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher
can be reprogrammed and restarted.

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START

Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.
Water fill begins, 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 fully closed, the control panel lights will 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.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not selected within two minutes. To activate

the display, open and close the door or press any pad.
Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASH and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed. Make any new

selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.

CLEAN

The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will sound when a wash cycle is complete. On some models, the CLEAN
light will turn off when the door is opened. On other models, the CLEAN light will remain on until the door is opened
and then relatched or until any keypad is pressed while the door is latched shut.

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Status Indicator Lights What It Means

START/RESET Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESET pad. Light will stop

flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water.
NOTE: For models without the START/RESET pad, LEDs that are illuminated will flash

during reset.

Flashing display lights.

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

Use a Rinse Agent such as Cascade Crystal Clear

®

Rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear®remove spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses,
flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (103.5 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal
conditions, this will last approximately one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.

Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.
Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Replace the dispenser cap.

Rinse Aid Setting

The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory
setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a
higher setting. If you see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower setting.

To adjust the setting

Remove the dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the
amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.

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The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and
not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with
a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water

faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in
a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass
until the temperature stops rising.

Indicator
window

Dispenser cap

Rinse agent
adjuster

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

■ No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.

■ Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins

and seeds.

■ Remove large quantities of any remaining food.

■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and

excessive amounts of grease or oil.

■ Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless
steel.

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Your dishwasher comes equipped with a manual dispenser
and, on some models, an automatic liquid dishwasher
detergent dispenser (SmartDispense

TM

). You can use either

of these dispensers, but don’t use both at the same time.

The cover of the main wash section will open during the
wash cycle. If you are using SmartDispenseTM, leave the
cover of the main wash section dispenser open before
starting the cycle.

You may use powder, liquid, gel or tablets in the manual
dispenser. It is important to keep powdered detergents and
tablets fresh and dry so they don’t lose effectiveness.
Therefore, do not put detergent into the manual dispenser
until you are ready to wash dishes.

Filling Manual Detergent Dispenser

The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your
water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra
detergent. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your
water department and asking how hard your water is.
Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water
softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in
the water valve, which could stick while open and cause
flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a
permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

Use the information in the table below as a guide to
determine the amount of automatic dishwasher detergent
to place in the dispenser. You may use powder, liquid, gel
or tablets in this dispenser.

When using automatic dishwashing detergent tablets,
simply place one tablet in the main wash section and close
the cover.

For heavily soiled loads, use a bit more detergent. For water
temperatures above 140°F (60°C), use a bit less detergent.

For heavily soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or Heavy Wash cycle.

DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT

NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.
During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher
vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.

Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the
dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other
cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the
correct detergent and where it is stored.

While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher,
your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing
detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers.

Soft

Medium

Soft

Medium

Hard

Extremely

Hard

Manual Detergent Dispenser

Detergent Cups to Fill

Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full)

Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full)

Fill cup to medium hard line

(completely full)

Fill both main wash cup

and pre wash cup

Number

of Grains

Less than 4

4 to 8

8 to 12

Greater
than 12

SmartDispense

TM

Manual Detergent
Dispenser

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This dishwasher may have a SmartDispense™feature
which automatically dispenses liquid automatic
dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on soil
level and water hardness.

To utilize the SmartDispense

™

Detergent Dispenser,
it must first be filled. Although any liquid or gel
automatic dishwashing detergent can be used in
the SmartDispense™system, all liquid or gel
automatic dishwashing detergents are not the same.
Most automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine
bleach-based (such as Cascade

®

) while others contain

enzymes (such as Cascade Complete

®

).

Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic
dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing
detergent containing enzymes as this could cause
the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of
the SmartDispense

™

system. Check the detergent

label to determine if the detergent is chlorine
bleach-based or one that contains enzymes. It is
recommended that the same type of detergent be
used when refilling your SmartDispense™system.

CAUTION!Absolutely do not add

powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap or
detergent normally used for washing hands or
dishes in a sink. Only use liquid or gel detergent
specifically designed for use in an automatic
dishwasher.

¡PRECAUCIÓN! Bajo ninguna

circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo,
tabletas, o jabón o detergente líquido normalmente
utilizado para lavar manos o platos en un
fregadero. Sólo utilice detergente líquido o en gel
específicamente diseñados para utilizar en
lavaplatos automáticos.

Filling Dispenser

To open the dispenser for filling, push down and
turn the blue cap counterclockwise until the cap
is loose. Lift cap off.

Set the door at a comfortable angle to fill the
dispenser.

Aim the detergent bottle at the opening in the door
and begin to fill.

The dispenser will hold 40 oz of liquid dishwasher
detergent (standard size bottle).

When full, replace the cap and turn clockwise
until tight to ensure that no water enters the
SmartDispense™dispenser. If residue is left on
the door, it will be washed off in the next cycle.

An indicator light will turn on to notify you when the
dispenser needs to be filled again. After filling, the light
will not turn off until the door is closed. A full dispenser
will last approximately 1 month for the average user.

NOTE: If you are not using SmartDispense

™

and you

want to turn the LOW DETERGENT LED light off, press
the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. You
will hear 3 beeps, then the light will go off. You can
turn the light back on by pressing the ADDED HEAT
pad 5 times within 3 seconds.

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Using the dishwasher.

SmartDispense

TM

Detergent Dispenser (on some models)

Light will turn on when it is time to refill.

Turn clockwise until tight.

Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions

Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to
be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow
directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to
the hardness of your tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

In the bag containing these instructions, you should
find a water hardness test strip package. Read the
instructions on the package, remove the test strip and
follow the instructions to determine the hardness level
of your tap water. You will use this information to
calibrate your dishwasher to dispense the optimal
amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication

Set Control to Calibration Mode

From the standby mode (dishwasher not running
a cycle and the panel lights on), enter the water
hardness selection mode.

Control Calibration

1. Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher

not running).

2. Press the SANI WASH and DELAY HOURSpads at

the same time for 3 seconds. The display will show
a number 1 to 5. This is the water hardness value
currently set.

3. Press the SANI WASH pad to raise the value or
the NORMAL WASH pad to lower the value. Set
the water hardness value (1 to 5) to the number
determined with the test strip and table at left.

4. Once the water hardness is set, press the
START/RESET pad to save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.

You should recalibrate the dispenser if water
conditions change, for example, if a water softener
system is added or removed.

Calibration of Models Without 3-Digit
Display Front Controls

1. Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher not
running).

2. Press the SANI WASH and DELAY HOURS pads
together for 3 seconds.

3. To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS pad
the number of times that corresponds to the water
hardness value. You will hear a confirmation with
beeps for the number of times you pressed the pad.

4. If the number of beeps is not what you desire, start
pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to reenter
a new water hardness level.

5. Once the water hardness is set, press the
START/RESET pad to save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.

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SmartDispenseTMDetergent Dispenser
Water Hardness Calibration

Control Panel

0 RED

1 RED

2 RED

3 RED

4 RED

1

2

3

4

5

SOFT

HARD

Value to Enter

into Dishwasher

15

Press at the same time for 3 seconds.

Display

Control Panel

Press NORMAL

WASH pad to lower

the value.

Press SANI

WASH pad to

raise the value.