GEAppliances GSD5610 GSD5620 GSD5630 GSD5640 GSD5650 GSD5910 GSD5920 GSD5930 GSD5940 GSD5950 www.geappliances.com P.. No. 165B4700P200 Pub. No.
Congratulations! YouAre Now Partof theGEFamily. _,_elconle to the (;E t_unily. _,_e're proud of our quality prodtlctS and "_e are comnlitted to providing (lependable service. "1ou'll see it in this eas}-to-use ()wner's Manual and )ou'll hear it in the tAendly voices O_ Ollr (llStOiller sel_Ti(e deparmlent. Best of all, you'll experience these vahles each time you use your dishwasher. That's iiilportant, because yOllr new dish_<_sher will be part of your liunily tbr many years.
Safety Information ...... 4J GE& You, A ServicePartnership. Ask any GEappliance owner and they will te# you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner's Manual can tefl you how. OperatingInstructions thisManual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your dishwasher properly.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! For your safe_ the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heaterthat has not been used fortwo weeks or more.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual PROPER INSTALLATION ANDMAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before #is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free at the GEAnswer Cente_ 800.626.2000.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! DONOT... i¢ Do not tamperwith i_ Do not abuse, on the door controls. sit on, or stand or dish rack oi dm dishwasher, s_i'I)o not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment.
WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER CAUTION J'_ Contents washed in SaniWash _ycle may be hot to the touch. Use care bei0re unloading. _ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended t0r use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children, Cascade '> Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved tot use in all GE dishwashers. s_?'I,ocate sharp items so that tile) are not likely to dmnage the door seal.
_iiiiii_iiiiliiiil About the dishwasher control panel 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 I SANITIZED ControlSettings Tho Status The St}lttlS display tells you What's hapl)eningwhile and also any malfunctions indicating the sequence if they occur of operation the dishwasher (see page 10).
@tio,s The light above fiveselected pad will be ONto indicate which OPTIONhas been selected, iiii i POWER Foruse with heavilysoiled and/ordried-on,baked-onsoils. This optiml MUSTbe PRESOAK selectedPRIORto star_ingthe cycle. This option adds 16minutes to the cycle time, !i ii ,iii i SPEEDDRY Shutsoff the drying heatoption. Dishesair drynaturallyand energyis saved.You OFF can prop the door openafter the CLEANfight iIlumhlates. SPEEDDRY Turnsthe heateron for fast drying.
Flashingdisplaylights. Status Lights i STATUS What It Means What To Do CLEANSENSOR Error If the sensing light doesn't come on during the NORMALor POTS & PANS Q'cles, the CLEANSENSOR is not working. Call tor service. The dishwasher',_ill comintm to work _itbotEt the CLEANSENSOR. _)_._ENSING i WASHING | RINSING | DRYING | SANITIZED NOTE:This light will not stay on the entire c?de. STATUS _L SENSING START/RESETpad has been pressed Allow dishx_asherto drain and reset before selecting a new cycle.
The CleanSensor. The dishwasher has an exclusive CleanSensor System that measures the amount of soil in the load and determines the number of prewashes needed to clean the dishes. CYCLE WATER TOTAL USAGE TIME GALLONSM/NUTES SOIL CYCLE LEVEL SEQUENCES Sani Wash 8.5 45-90 Heavy 11.5 68-83 Medium 9.9 64 Light 8.3 6O Medium 9.9 58 Light 8.3 54 6.6 33 Speed Wash 8.3 38 Rinse Only 1.
Using the dishwasher. Checkthe Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°t ;. and not more than 150°1% t0r otto(rive cleaning and to prevent dish damage, Check the water temperature "_titha candy or meat thermometer, Turn on the hot water taucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water mn continnousl) into the glass until the temperature stops rising.
ProperUseof Detergent Use only detergent spedfirally made for use in dishwashers. Cascade/' Autonmtic Dishwashing Detergem has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep ymr detergent fi'esh and d[)'. Don't put detergent into the dispenser until you're ready to wash dishes. '_ou'll tind two detergent dispensers on the _ i,,side dooro_,,o,rdishwasher. ._lh,',_sh __des require detergent in the main cup. _ash (y(les /__f-_, open CuP_ w,,apre-wasl, and amain was,..-ill also t.se _,e -i'-\\'_,_ open c
Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper rack is tbr glasses, cups and saucers. (;lips and glasses fit best along tile sides. This is also a se(_lre place tbr dishwasher-s_de plastics. The cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in tile up or down position to add flexibility.
Lower Rack Whenloadingthe lowerrack,donot loadlargeplattersor traysin thefrontdgbtcorner.Theymaypreventdetergent fromcirculatingduringthe washcycle. iiii i !i ii ,iii i Tile lower rack is best used tbr plates, saucers, and cookware. [,arge items Stlch as broiler pans and racks should go along the right-hand side. [_oad platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack.
iiiiii_Ii;iiiiY Loading lOplace seeings... Follow these guidelines for loading 10place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
About optional accessories. Youcan change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: iiii ii > Color Panels !i ii ,iii ii _ 1/4" Wood Panel Trim Kit _,_3/4" Trimless Panel Kit These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover cards accepted) by calling 800-626-2002. Specify accessory number when ordering.
Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. Protect Against Freezing 11your dishwasher is leIi in an unheated techrfician to: place during the winter, ask a sep,dce cutofrelectri,al power tothedishw,sher, l_emove _sesortrir,,ircuit t_reaker. Turrl °It'the water suI_pl} and disc°rmect .....................
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. i , Control panel lights go off when you're setting controls Noise Possible Causes What To Do Time too long between touching of selected pads Each pad must be t(m(hed withiri 30 seconds oi the others, To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door. Some of the sounds you'll hear are normal Hard tbod disposal shredding action.
Before you call for service... Possible Water standing in the bottom of the tub Causes This is normal What ToDo A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the mb bottom at the back ot the mb keeps seal lubricated. Water won't pmnp i iiii ;iiiii!iiii i ii; ;ii out of the tub Drain is clogged the water lt) ou have an air gap, clean it. Check 1o see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a pluml)er.
i Possible Causes Dishesandflatware notclean Low inlet water temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 12). Water pressure is temporarily low Turn on a thucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal bet0re using }our dishwasher. Air gap is clogged hnproper Spots and fihning on glasses and flatware What To Do rack loading ' Clean the air gap.
iili,i i!iHiWi!ii!,ii Before you call for service... Possible Causes Cloodinesson glassware Combination of soft water and too much detergent ]]]ig!{iiiii!;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!7 What ToDo This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent tiffs ti'om happening, use less detergent if)ou have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest (ycle tllat will get them clean. Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°F. I s)wer tile water heater temperature.
: i¸ i¸,i.i!Possible Causes What To Do Lowinlet water temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see pa_e 12). o Select SPEEDDRY. Rinse agent dispenser is empty Check the rinse agent dispenser. Controlpanel respondedto inputs butdishwashernever filled with water Door latch may not be properly seated Call tot se_'ice. Dishwasherwon'trun Fuse is blown, or the circuit breaker lripped Dishesdon'tdry i_iiLJ,!,ii{ii{ iiiiiiiii ' Repla(e fllse or reset cir(alit breaker.
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iI!ltl GEDishwasherWarranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. _ GE Will Replace: One Year Anypart o! the dishwasher From the date of the materials original purchase warranq, GE will also provide, and in4_ome Second Year Awpart whkh or workmanship. service [_dls due 1o a detect During the defective part. which t_tils due to a detect or workmanship.
Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswer Center_ 8oo.62a2ooo The ( _FAnswer (_enter'" is open 24 hours a day. t days a ,,reek. In-HomeRepairServiceSOO-GE-CARES (800-,uZ-ZTaa Fxpert (;E repair service s only a phone call away. Special Needs Service800.626.2000 ;t TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) (;E otters, t_'ee of dlarg-e, a brocl-mre ..... to assist in l)lannin°_ a barriert_'ee k tchen for persons with lira ted mobil tv..
