GE Dishwasher Customer Manual for GSD6900N10BB

8/4/2019 GE Dishwasher Customer Manual for GSD6900N10BB

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Safety Instructions ...... 2, sOperating InstructionsCare and Cleaning ............ 12Control Panel and Settings ... 4-6Loading Place Settings ........ 11Loading the Racks ............ 10Optional Accessories .......... 11Using the Dishwasher ........ 6-9Troubleshooting Tips .. 13, 14Consumer SupportConsumer Support ..... Back CoverWarrants .................... 1S

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Write the model and serialnumbers here:Model #Serial #Youcan find them onthe tub walljust insidethe doon

165D4700P336 49-55016 06-06 JR


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING --SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING!

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

WARNING! WATERHEATERAFETYf _,l'_ _ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been usedfor two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not beenused for two weeks or more, prevent the possibilitg of damage or injurybg turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using angelectrical appliance which isconnected to the hot water sgstem.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or use anopen flame or applianceduring this process.

PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCEThis dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the InstallationInstructions before it is used. If you did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet withgout dishwasher, you con receive one bg visiting our website at ge.com. Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiringsystem; or runan equipment-groundingconductor with the circuit conductors andconnect to the equipment-grounding terminalor leadof the appliance.

Improper connection ofthe equipment-groundingconductor can result in a riskof electric shock.Checkwith a qualified electrician or servicerepresentative if you are in doubt whether theappliance is properly grounded.

Dispose of discarded appliances and shippingor packingmaterial properly.

Do not attempt to repair or replaceany partof your dishwasher unlessit is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All other servicingshould be referred to a qualified technician. Tominimize the possibility of electric shock,disconnect this appliance from the power supplybefore attempting any maintenance.NOTE:Turning thedishwasher off does notdisconnect the appliance from the power supply.Werecommend having o qualified technicianserviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: Topreventinornjurgrpropertgamage Contentswashed inAnti-bacterial mode, ifavailable,may be hot to the touch. Usecarebefore handling.

Using a detergent that isnot specificallydesignedfor dishwashers will causethe dishwasher to fill withsuds. If your dishwasher is connected to awall switch, ensure that the switch ison prior to use.

On dishwashers with electronic controls,if you chooseto tum the wall switchoff between wash cycles, allow 5-10seconds after turning the switch on beforetouching START/RESETo allow the controlto boot.

Non-Dishware Items:Do not wash items suchas electronic air cleaner filters,furnace filters andpaint brushes in your dishwasheEDamage todishwasher and discoloration or staining ofdishwasher may result.

Closesupervisionis necessary if this applianceis usedbg or near children. Load light, plastic items so they will notbecome dislodged and drop to the bottomof the dishwasher-they might come intocontact with the heating element and bedamaged.


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_i, WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENTPROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHERJunked or abandoned dishwashers aredangerous...even if they will sit for '_justafew days." If you are getting rid of your olddishwasher, please follow the instructions belowto help prevent accidents.Before You Throw Away Your OldDishwasher: Take off the door of the washing compartmentor remove the door latch keeper (as shown). Door latch keeper

WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,including the following: Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose Donot operate your dishwasher unlessallas described in thisOwner's Manual. enclosure panels are properly in place. Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse Donot tamper with controls.agents recommended for usein a dishwasher and Donot abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dishkeepthem out of the reach of children.CascadeCascadeComplete and ElectrasolAutomaticDishwashing Detergents,and Jet-DryandCascade Crystal Clear rinse agents havebeenapproved for use in all GEdishwashers.

Locate sharp items so that they arenot likelyto damage the door seal. Loadsharp kniveswith the handles upto reducethe riskof cut-type injuries.

Do not wash plastic items unlessmarkeddishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplasticitems not somarked, check the manufacturer'srecommendations.

Do not touch the heating element during orimmediately after use.

rack ofthe dishwasheE Donot allow children to play around dishwasherwhen opening or closing door due to the possibilityof small fingers being pinched in dooE

Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removingthe door of the washing compartment orthe doorlatch.

Donot store or use combustible materials, gasolineor other flammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance.

Donot allow children to play with, on orinsidethisappliance or any discarded appliance.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS


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About the dishwasher control panel.You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the doon Throughout this manual, features andappearancemay vary from your model.I!1 El

Control SettingsH Status Indicator LightsTheStatusdisplagtellsUouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwashersinoperationandmauflash,indicatinga malfunction(seepage6).Thelightswill comeONindicatingthesequenceof operationthedishwashersin.

LOW DisplayedwhentheSmartDispenseM needsto berefilledwith liquidorgel automaticdishwasherDETERGENTdetergent.SENSING Displagedwhilethe ExtraCleanM Sensorsmeasuringheamountof soilandtemperatureofwateE

Thedishwasherwill adjustthe selectedcycleto achieveoptimalperformance.WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.DRYING DisplagedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZED Displagedwhencycle hasmet sanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.CLEAN Displagedwhena washcgcleiscomplete.Thelightwill remainONuntildoor is opened.

D TimeRemaining Displag (onsomemodels)Duringoperation,he displayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthe cycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymay adjustthe remainingtimewhiletheSensingightis on.Thetimedisplayedat thestartof eachcgclemay changefromthe factorysettingastheunitcustomizestselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart, the displagwill showhoursoftime remaininguntilthe cgclestarts._l Selections

Pressthe pad for thedesiredwash cycle.NOTE:Allcgde times andwater usageinformation contained inthe followingsection are approximate valuesonly.Actual resultswill dependon severalfactors,including but not limited to,inlet temperature, householdwater pressureand turbidity ofthe washwateEThe light above or next to the selectedpadwill beON to indicate whichWASHCYCLEhas beenselected.

ANTI-BACTERIA Heavg8.8gal.,105min.Medium 7.5gal.,95min.Ught 6.3 gal.,85 min.Thiscgcleraisesthe water temperature inthe final rinseto sanitizegour dishware.The cgclelengthwillvary depending on the temperature of your inlet water,NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacgcle ismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.Ifthe cgcleisinterrupted during or after the main wash portion or ifthe incomingwater temperature issolow that adequate water heating cannot be achieved,the sanitizingconditionsmag not bemet. Inthesecases,the sanitizedlight will not illuminate at the end of the cgde.NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersare not intendedfor licensedfood establishments.

COOKWARE(POTS& PANS)

NORMAL WASH

Heavg 10.0gal.,80 min.Medium 8.8 gal., 70min.Light 7.5 gal.,60 min.Thiscgcle ismeant for heavilg soileddishes or cookwarewith dried-on or baked-on soils.Thiscgcle mag not remove burned-on foods. Evergdagdishes are safe to be usedin this cgcle.Heavg 8.8gal., 70min.Medium 7.5gal.,60 min.Light 5.0 gal.,50 min.Thiscgcle is for medium/heavilg soileddishes and glassware.


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ge.comSPEED CYCLE

(on some modelsCHINA CRYSTAL

GLASSES(on some models

RINSEONLY

7.5 gal.,35 min.Thiscycle isfor everyday dishesand glassware.7.5 gal.,35 min.Thiscgcle isfor lightly soiledchina and crgstal.7.5 gal.,35 min.Thiscgcle isspecifically designed for glasses.2.5 gal., 10min.For rinsing partial loads that will bewashed later Donot use detergent with this cgcle.

NOTE; The CHINA CRYSTAL/PLASTICS (some models) selector is a toggle pad, toggle the pod until thedesired cycle is indicated.NOTE; This dishwasher is equipped with a CleanSensor TMwith automatic temperature control, therefore, cyclelength 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 soilremoval and sanitization efficacy.

_]l Enhancements/ExtrasThe light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/ERTRA has been selected.PRE WASH For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be

(on some models) selected PRIOR to starting the cgcle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time.NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energg is saved. For

Light OFF 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 time to your wash cgcle bg 8

Light ON minutes for the SPEED CYCLE and 30 minutes for all other cgcles. NOTE: Cannot beselected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.LOCK You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being mode. Or you con lock

the controls offer you hove started o cycle.Children cannot occidentally start dishwasher by touching pods with this optionselected.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, touch and hold theHEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn on.

ADDED HEAT or When selected, the cgcle will run longer with heating elements on to improve bothEXTRAHOTWASH wash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.(on some models)DELAY HOURS You can delag the start of a wash cgcle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURSpadto choose the number of hours you want to delag the start of the cgcle; then touchSTART/RESET.The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.Touching START/RESETa second time willcancel the DELAYSTART selection. NOTE: Ifyou forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep until you do so.

RESET To change a cgcle after washing starts, touch the START/RESETpad to cancel thecycle. The START/RESETight will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. Thistakes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwashercan be reprogrammed and restarted.


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About the dishwasher control panel.m

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StartClosehe dishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETadtobeginthecycle.Waterfill begins,andapproximately60secondsaterthewashactionbegins.NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyour lastcyclesoyoudon'thaveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthedishwasherdoor isfully closed,the controlpanellightswilldisplaythe lastsettingsyouselected.CleanTheCLEANightis illuminatedwhena washcycleiscomplete.Thelightwill stayONuntilthe dooris openedandthenclosedand latchedorwhen o podispressedwiththe doorclosed.Youcon turnoffthe CLEANightby pressingany padwhenthedooris latched.

Flashing display lights.

If youdon'twantto changeany of thesettings,simplytouch the START/RESETpad to begin the cycle.Ifthe door isclosed,the indicator lightswillturnoff ifthe START/RESETpad isnot selected withintwominutes.Toactivate the display,open and close the dooror press any pad.Also,f a powerfailureoccurs,NORMALandHEATEDDRYwill automaticallybe programmed.MakeanynewselectionsandtouchtheSTART/RESETadto beginthecycle.

Status Indicator Lights What It MeansSTART/RESET

Using the dishwasher.Cyclehasbeeninterruptedby pressingheSTART/RESETad.Lightwillstopflashingafterthedishwasherautomaticallydrainsout thewaten

Check the Water TemperatureTheenteringwater shouldbeat least120%andnot morethan150For effectivecleaningandto preventdishdamage.Checkhewatertemperaturewith acandyormeat thermometenTurnonthe hotwater faucetnearest

thedishwasher,placethe thermometerin aglassandletthewater runcontinuouslyntothe glassuntilthetemperaturestopsrising.

Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal ClearRinse AgentJet-DryorCascadeCrystalClear_rinseagentsremovespotsand preventnewfilm buildupon yourdishes,glasses,flatware,cookwareandplastic.Filling the DispenserTherinseagentdispenserholds5.5oz.of rinseagent.Undernormalconditions,hiswilllastapproximatelyonemonth.Tryto keepit full,but do notoverfill.[] Makesurethedishwasherdoorisfullyopen.r-zj Turnthedispensercaptothe leftand liftit out.r_ Addrinseagentuntilthe indicatorwindowlooksfull.F] Cleanupanyspilledrinseagentwitha dampcloth. Indicatorr_-i Replacehe dispensercop. window Dispenser capRinseAid SettingTheamountof rinseagentreleasedntothe final washcan beadjusted.Thefactorysettingisatthe midpoint.Ifthereareringsof calcium(hardwater)spotson dishes,ry ahighersetting.Ifyou seefoamin thedishwasher,movethe indicatorto a lowersetting.Toadjust the settingRemovethe dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increasetheamount of rinse agent, clockwise to reducethe amount of rinse agent.Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

agentadjuster

Noprerinsingofnormalfoodsoilis required. Scrapeoffhardsoils,ncludingbones,oothpicks,skinsandseeds. Removeargequantitiesof any remainingfood.

Removeeafyvegetables,meattrimmingsandexcessiveamountsof greaseoroil. Removeacidicfoodsoilsthat candiscolorstainlesssteel.


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Manual Detergent DispenserYourdishwashercomesequippedwithan automaticliquiddishwasherdetergentdispenser(SmartDispenseM) andamanualdispensenYoucanuseeitherof thesedispensersbutdon'tusebothat thesametime.

SmartDispense TM

Manual DetergentDispenser

Thecoverof themainwashsectionwillopenduringthewashcgcle.IfgouareusingSmartDispenseM, leavethecoverof themainwashsectiondispenseropenbeforestartingthecgcle.Forthemanualdispenser,CascadeandElectrasolAutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapproved.Youmagusepowder,iquid,gelor tabletsin thisdispenser.tisimportantto keeppowdereddetergentsandtabletsfreshanddrgsothegdon'tloseeffectiveness.herefore,do notput detergentintothemanualdispenseruntil gouarereadgtowashdishes.Filling Manual Detergent DispenserTheamountof detergento usedependson whethergourwaterishardorsoft.With hardwater,gouneedextradetergent.Withsoftwater,gouneedlessdetergent.Protectgourdishesanddishwasherbg contactinggourwaterdepartmentandaskinghowhardgourwater is.Twelveormoregrainsisextremelghardwater.Awatersoftenerisrecommended.Withoutit, limecanbuildup inthewatervalve,whichcouldstickwhileopenandcauseflooding.Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwatercancauseapermanentcloudinessof glassware,calledetching.Usethe informationinthe tablebelowasa guidetodeterminehe amountof automaticdishwasherdetergenttoplaceinthe dispenser.Youmagusepowder,iquid,gelortabletsinthisdispenser.Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergentablets,simplgplaceonetabletin the mainwashsectionandclosethecover.

Forheavilgsoiledloads,usea bit moredetergent.Forwatertemperaturesabove140F,usea bit lessdetergent.Medium Medium ExtremelgSoft Soft Hard Hard

L A' WASForheavilysailedloads,usethePotsandPansor HeavyWasheyrie.

DONOTUSEHANDDISH DETERGENT

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NOTE:Usinga detergenthatisnotspecificallydesignedfordishwasherswillcausehedishwashero fillwith suds.Duringoperation,hesesudswillspilloutof thedishwashervents,coveringhekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.Becausesomangdetergentcontainersookalike,storethedishwasherdetergentina separatespacefrom allothercleaners.Showangonewhomagusethedishwasherhecorrectdetergentandwhereit isstored.Whiletherewillbeno lastingdamageto thedishwasher,gourdisheswillnotgetcleanusingadishwashingdetergentthat isnot formulatedto workwith dishwashers.

Numberof Grains Detergent Cups to FillLessthan 4 Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full)4 to 8 Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full)8 to 12 Fillcup to medium hard line(completelg full)Greater Fill both main wash cupthan 12 and pre wash cup


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Using the dishwasher.SmartDispense TMDetergent Dispenser ConomemodelslThis dishwasher may havea SmartDispenseTM feature Setthe door at a comfortable angle to fill thewhich automatically dispenses l iquid automatic dispenseEdishwasher detergent into each cycle based on soillevel and water hardness.To utilize the SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser,it must first befilled. Although any liquidor gelautomatic dishwashing detergent can be usedinthe SmartDispenseTM system, all liquid or gelautomatic dishwashing detergents are not the same.Most automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorinebleach-based (such asCascadeor Electrasol)while others contain enzgmes (suchas CascadeComplete).Do not mix ang chlorine bleach-based automaticdishwashing detergent with any dishwashingdetergent containing enzgmes asthis could causethe detergents to congeal and lead to blockage ofthe SmartDispenseTM sgstem. Checkthe detergentlabel to determine if the detergent ischlorinebleach-based or one that contains enzymes. It isrecommended that the same type of detergent beusedwhen refilling your SmartDispenseTM system.

Aim the detergent bottle at the opening in the doorand begin to fill.

CAUTION! Absolutely do not addpowder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap ordetergent normally usedfor washing hands ordishesin a sink.Only use liquid or gel detergentspecificallydesigned for use in an automaticdishwasheE

Thedispenser will hold 45 ozof liquid dishwasherdetergent (standard sizebottle).

Filling DispenserTo open the dispenser for filling, pushdown andturn the blue cap counterclockwise until the capisloose,Lift cap off,

smartDispense

Turn clockwise.Whenfull, replace the cap and turn clockwise untiltight. If residue isleft on the door, it will bewashedoff in the next cgcle.Anindicator light will turn onto notify you when thedispenser needsto be filled again.After filling, the lightwill not turn off until the door isclosed.A full dispenserwill last approximately ! month for the average useE

CLEAN Lowo_'nart Dispense_- Light will turn on whenit is time to refill.


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ge.comSmartDispense :MDetergent DispenserWater Hardness CalibrationPrior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to Pressthe COOKWAREand DELAYHOURSpads at thebe calibrated for water hardness.P leasefollow same time for 3 seconds.directionsbelow to calibrate the dishwasher tothe hardness of gour tap water. Control PanelDetermine the Hardness of Your Tap Water , __ort: :L,;;Lii_}i":_[,_i_ ,,-:...... ....Inthe bag containing these instructions, gou shouldfind a water hardnesstest strip package. Readthe Pressat thesameime. Displaginstructions on the package,remove the test strip andfollow the instructions to determine the hardness levelof gour tap water.Youwill use this information tocalibrate gour dishwasher to dispensethe optimalamount of detergent.Waterhardnessteststrip indication

Value to Enterinto DishwasherSOETOREDI I I I I I I I I 1

1RED_ I I I I I I I 22 RED _ 33 RED _ 4-

HARD 4 RED _ 5

Enter Water HardnessOnce in the water hardnesscalibration mode,theS-digit display will appear and display a numberfrom a 1to 5.Ifthe water hardnesshas never beenentered, the display will show 5. Pressthe COOl


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Loading the dishwasher racks.For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverwarebaskets may vary from your model.

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Upper RackAlthough the upper rack isprimarily forglasses,cups and saucers,pots and pans canbeplaced in this rack for effective cleaning.Cupsand glassesfit best along the sides.Thisisalso a secure place for dishwasher-safeplastics.The upper rack isadjustable (onsomemodelsto add flexibility in loading your dishwasheETolower,push tabs in and lower rack. Toraise,just pull up on rack until it snaps.Theutility shelf(on some models)may beplacedin the up or down position to addflexibility.A wine glass holder (onsomemodels)secureswine glasses for bestwashability. Becausewine glasses comein various sizes,after loading,slowly pushin the rackto make surethey will clearthe top of the dishwasheESomemodels have anAngledRackSystem,which allows you to angle your dishes,suchas coffee mugs, for better cleaning andquicker drying. To position the tines, pulltheleverforward, drop the tines into positionand release the lever

The upper rack isgood for all kindsofodd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixingbowls and other items should beplaced facedown. Fold-down tines (onsome models)provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.Securelarger dishwasher-safe plastics over2 tines when possible.Make sure small plastic items are secure sothey can't fall onto the heaterBesurethat itemsdo not protrude throughthe bottom of the rack andblock rotation ofthe middle spray arm.This could result inpoor wash performance for items in theupper rack.Checkto make surethat no items will blockrotation ofthe wash arms.

Lower RackThe lower rack isbest usedfor plates, saucersand cookware. Large items such as broilerpansand baking racks shouldgo along theleft-hand side.Load platters, pots and bowlsalong the sides,in corners or in the back. Thesoiledsideof items shouldface the center ofthe rack. If necessary, oversizedglassesandmugscan beplaced inthe lower racktomaximize loading flexibility.

Also,be carefulnot to let a portion of an itemsuch asa pot or dish handle extend throughthe bottom rack. Thiscould block the washarm and cause poorwashing results.Fold-down tines (on somemodels)provideflexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.Thetines may beleft in the up position orfolded down to customize the lower rack.

Don't let anyi tem extendthrough bottom.

I "ItToremoveend baskets,grasp thebasket at oppositecomers andslideapart.

Silverware BasketAvariety of options isavailable regardingthe three-piece silverware basketin yourdishwasher The complete basket isdesignedto fit onthe right side ofthe lower rack.Additionally, each end of the basket isremovable to add loading flexibility toaccommodate flatware and lower rackcapacity needs.Toload flatware, simply push the adjustablehandleto either side.Put flatware in thebasketwith knife handles up to protectyour hands. Placespoons in the basketwith handles down. Mix knives,forks andspoons sothey don't nest together

The provided lidswith slots can be usedto avoid nesting of silverware.Smallplasticitems, such as measuring spoonsandlidsfor small containers, should go inthe bottom of the silverware basketwithsilverware on top.The lidsof both end and middle baskets canbe closed to contain small items. Long itemscan be placed on the utility shelf in theupper rack.

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Loading place settings.., gecomFollow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basketsmag varg from gout model. NOTE;Silverware should be individuallg loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.

Upper Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings

Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware basketsmag varg from gout model. NOTE;Silverware should be individuall_l loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.

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Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings

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Caring for the dishwasher.Cleaning the Exterior Door PanelBefore cleaning the front panel, makesure you know what type of panel you have.Refer to the last two letters of your modelnumber Youcan locate your model numberon the left-hand tub wall just inside the dooEIfyour model number ends with BB,CC,WW,SAor BG,then you have a painted doorpanel. Ifyour model number ends with SS,then you have a Stainless Steel Door panel. Ifyour model number ends with CS,then youhave a CleanSteelpanel.Followthe instructions below for cleaning thedoor panel for your specificmodel.Painted Door Panel (model numbers endingin BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silvermetallic or BG-graphite black)Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,then dry thoroughly. Youmay also use agood appliance wax or polish.

Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbersending in SS)The stainless steel panels can be cleanedwith StainlessSteelMagic or a similar productusing a clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliancewax, polish,bleach or products containingchlorine on StainlessSteeldoors.Youcan order StainlessSteelMagic#WXJOX15through GEParts by calling800.626.2002.CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbersending in CS)Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliancewax, polish or any chemical agent onCleanSteel doors.Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soileddish cloth or wet towel. These mabl leavea residue. Do not use scouring pads orpowdered cleaners because these productscan scratch the finish.

Stainless Steel Interior--Tub and Inner DoorThe stainlesssteel usedto make thedishwasher tub and inner door providesthe highest reliability available in a GEdishwasher If the dishwashertub or innerdoor should be scratched or dented duringnormal use,they will not rust or corrode.Thesesurface blemisheswill not affecttheir function or durability.Cleaning the Control PanelTo clean the control panel, use a lightlydampened cloth.Then dry thoroughly.Protect Against FreezingIf your dishwasher isleft in an unheatedplace during the winter, ask a servicetechnician to:E]Cut off electrical power to the

dishwasher Removefusesor tripcircuit breakerr-2] Turnoff the water supply and disconnectthe water inlet linefrom the water valve.

r-_l Drainwater from the water inlet lineand water valve.(Usea pan to catchthe wateR)F] Reconnectthe water inlet line to thewater valve.

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Checktheairgap anytimeyourdishwashersn'tdrainingwell.12

Does Vour Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?An air gap protects your dishwasheragainst water backing up into it if a drainclogs.Theairgap is not a part of thedishwasher It isnot covered by yourwarranty. Not all plumbing codes requireair gaps,so you may not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.m Turn off the dishwasher and liftoff the

coverp-l Removethe plastic cap and clean witha toothpick,


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Before you call for service.., gecomTroubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,

_ or visit ge.com You mog not need to call for service.Error Messages Possible Causes What To DoSTART/RESETtatus Youhave pressedthe PressheSTART/RESETadonceto start thedishwashe_Pressheindicator light flashing START/RESETadwhile the START/RESETodasecondtimewhenthedishwashersrunningonlgif goudishwasher is running. This will wish to cancelthe cgcle.cancelthe cgcle.Thelight willstop flashing after the dishwasherdrains (about 90seconds).

Powerto the dishwasherwas Thelightwillstopflushingafterthedishwasherdrains.Anewcgclewillturned offwhile a cyclewas startautomuticallg.runningand powerhasjust beenrestoredto thedishwasher.Theblinkinglights indicatethat thedishwashersdrainingthe potentialwater inside.

DishwasherBEEPS This is a reminder that gour * Closeand latchthedoorafteropeningitmid-cgcle.onceevery 30seconds dishwasher door has beenleftopenduring operation. It willcontinue beeping until gou closethe door.Problem Possible Causes What To DoDishesandflatware Low inletwater temperature *notclean

Water pressureis temporarilg low *Airgapor disposerisclogged *Improperrack loading *Noair gap or high drain loop *

Spotsand filming Extremelghardwater anglassesand Lowinletwater temperatureflatware ,Overloadingthe dishwasher

Improperloading ,Oldor damppowderdetergent ,Rinseagent dispenseremptgToolittle detergent

Hakesureinletwatertemperatures correct(seepage8).Turnonthe hotwaterfaucetnearestthe dishwasher,etrun untilthewatertemperaturestopsrising.Thenstartthedishwasherandturnoff thefaucet.Thisinsurestheenteringwaterishot.Turnon afaucet.Iswatercomingoutmoreslowlgthanusual?Ifso,waituntilpressuresnormalbeforeusinggourdishwasher.Cleantheairgap orflushthedisposer.Hakesurelargedishwaredoesnot blockthedetergentdispenserorthewasharms.Seehe Loadinghedishwasherackssection.Verifgthat gouhaveanair gapora highdrainloop.Referto theInstallationnstructions.UseJet-DryorCascadeCrystalCleaPrinseagentsto removespotsandpreventnewfilmbuildup.Hakesurewatertemperaturesat least120F.Loaddishwasheras shownin theLoadingPlaceSettingssection.Hakesuredetergentisfresh.Ifwater is extremelghard,asoftenermagberequired.

Cloudinesson Combinationof softwater and * Thisiscalledetchingand ispermanent.Topreventthisfrom happening,glassware too muchdetergent uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswarentheshortestcgclethatwillget it clean.Water temperature entering * Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.the dishwasherexceeds150F

Sudsin thetub Correctdetergent *wasn't used:& .Rinseagentwasspilled *

Detergent left in Dishesare blocking the *dispensercups detergent cup

Useonlgautomaticdishwasherdetergentstoavoidsudsing.CascadeandElectrasoPAutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedfor useinallGEdishwashers.Toremovesudsfromthe tub,openthedishwasherandletsudsdissipate.Closeand latchthedishwashenPumpoutwaterbgtouchingtheSTART/RESETadonce;then30secondsater,ouchtheSTART/RESETadagain.Repeatf necessarg.Alwagswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediatelg.Repositionthedishes,so the water from the lowersprag arm canflushthe detergentcup. Seethe Loading thedishwashersection.

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Before you call for service...Problem Possible Causes What To DoBlackor gragmarks an dishesDishesdon't dry

AluminumutensilshaverubbedagainstdishesLow inletwater temperature

Removemarkswith a mild,abrasivecleanen

Rinse agent dispenser is emptgControlpanelresponded Door latch mag not be properlyto inputsbut dishwasher seatednever filled with water

Water valve may be turned offStained tub interior Some tomato-based foods cancause reddish stains

Tea or coffee stains

Anoverallgelloworbrownfilm can becausedby irondepositsinwaterWhite film on insidesurface- hardwater minerals

Hakesureinletwatertemperatureisat least120R SelectHEATEDDRY. UseHOTSTART,OTWASHorADDEDHEAToptions. Selecta highercgcle,suchasANTI-BACTERIA,ANIWASHor POTS&PANS Checkhe rinseagentdispenserandfill asrequired. Hakesurethedoorisfirmlgclosed.

Hakesurewatervalve(usuallgocatedunderthesink)isturnedon. UseoftheRINSEONLYcgcleafteraddingthedishto the loadcandecreasehe levelof staining.GErecommendsCascadePlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesof stains. Removehestainbg hand,usinga solutionof 1/2cupbleachand3cupswarmwater.WARNINGBeforecleaninginterior,wait at least20minutesaftera cgclefortheheatingelementstocooldown.Failuretodoso canresultin burns.A specialilterin thewatersupplglineistheonlgwagto correctthis problem.Contacta watersoftenercompany.GErecommendsJet-Dryor Cascade Crystal Clear_to helpprevent hard water mineral deposits from forming.Rundishwasherwithcitricacidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid(Partnumber:WD35X151)anbeorderedthroughGEParts.Seebackcoverfor orderinginformation.

Dishwasherwon't run Fuseisblownor circuit breaker Replaceuseor resetcircuitbreakenRemoveangotherappliancesromis tripped the circuit.Power is turned off Insomeinstallations,hepower to thed ishwashersprovidedhroughawall switch,oftenlocatednextto the disposerswitch.Hakesureit ison.Controlpanel is locked Unlockcontrolpanel.Seepage5or7.Rebootyourcontrol Turnoffpowertothedishwashercircuitbreakerorwallswitch)or30seconds;henturn backon.

Control panel lights Timetoo long between Eachpad mustbe touchedwithin 30 secondsof the others.go off when you're touching of selectedpods Torelight, touch ang pad again,or unlockand relatchdoor.setting controlsWater standing in This is normal A smallamount of clean water aroundthe outlet on the tubthe bottom of the tub bottom at the backof the tub keepsthewater seallubricated.Water won't pump Drain is clogged Ifgou have an air gap, clean it. See page 12.out ofthe tub Ifthe dishwasher drains intoa disposer,rundisposer clear.

Checko seeifgourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.Ifnot, goumagneedaplumber.Steam Thisis normal Warm,moistair comesthroughthevent bg thedoor latchduringdrgingandwhenwater isbeingpumpedout.Thisisnecessargordrging.Sanitizedlight does Thedoorwasopenedand the Donotinterruptthecgcleangtimeduringor aftermainwash.notilluminateat the cgclewas interruptedduringendof thecycle or after the mainwash portion(Anti-Bacteria Theincomingwater Raisehewater heatertemperaturetobetween120Fand 140Ecycleonly) temperature wastoo lowNoise Normal operating sounds Theseareallnormal.Noactionisrequired.

DetergentcupopeningWater enteringdishwasherThemotor stopsandstarts atvarioustimesduring thecgcleDrainpump soundsduringpumpoutRattling disheswhen the sprayarm rotates

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GE Dishwasher Warranty.All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,or an authorized Customer Care technician. To scheduleservice, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number andmodel number available when calling for service.

Staple your receipt here.Proof of the original pumhasedate is needed to obtain service

under the warranty,

For The Period Of:One YearFrom the date of theoriginal purchaseFive Years(for models PDW730_PDW7800 andPDW7880)From the date of theoriginal purchaseLifetim e o f Product(for models PDW730_PDW7800 andPDW7880)

GE Will @lace:Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis limited one-gear warranty, GEwillalso provide, free of charge, all labor and related serviceto replace the defective part.The dishwasher racks or the electronic control module, if they should foildue to a defect inmaterials or workmanship. During this five-gear limited warranty, gou will be responsible for anglabor or in-home service costs.

ThePermaTuf tub or door liner, i f i t fails to contain water due to a defect in materials orworkmanship. Duringthis limited warranty, GEwill alsoprovide, free of charge, oil labor andrelated service to replace the defective port.

What GE Will Not Cover:[] Service trips to gout home to teach you how to use [] Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floodsthe product, or acts of God.[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. [][] Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for

other than the intended purpose or used commemiallg. [][] Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuitbreakers. []

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Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possibledefects with this appliance.Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in thedrain line.Damage caused after delivery.Product not accessible to provide required service.

II EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES--Yourole and exclusive remedg is product repair asprovided in this Limited IWarrantg. Ang implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantabilitg or fitness for a particular Iurpose, are limited to onegear or the shortest period allowed bg law.This warranty is extended ta the origina! purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased forhome use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is notavailable, you may be responsible for o trip charge or yau may be required ta bring the product to an Authorized GEService location for service. Proof af original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warrantygives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To knowwhat your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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Consumer Support.GEAppliancesWebsiteHavea question or need assistancewith your appliance?Try the GEAppliancesWebsite 24 hours a day,any day ofthe year! For greater convenience and faster service,you can now download Owner's Manuals,order parts or even schedule service on-line.

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ScheduleService go.camExpertGErepair service isonly one stepaway from your door Get on-line and schedule your service atyour convenience24 hoursany day of theyear!Orcall 800.GECARES800.432.2737)duringnormal businesshours.

RealLifeDesignStudio go.camGEsupports the Universal Designconcept-products, servicesand environments that can be usedbypeople of all ages,sizesand capabilities.We recognizethe need to design for a wide range of physical andmental abilities and impairments. Fordetails of GE'sUniversalDesignapplications, including kitchen designideasfor peoplewith disabilities,check out our Website today. Forthe hearing impaired, pleasecall 800.TDD.GEAC(800.833.4322).

ExtendedWarrantiesPurchasea GEextended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warrantyisstill in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call800.626.2224during normal businesshours.GEConsumer HomeServiceswill still be there after your warranty expires.

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Parts and Accessories go.camIndividuals qualified to servicetheir own appliances can haveparts or accessoriessent directly to their homes(VISA,MasterCardand Discovercards are accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hours every clayor by phone at800.626.2002during normal businesshours.Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to beperformed by any user. Other servicinggenerally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must beexercised,since improperservicing may cause unsafe operation.

Contact UsIf you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE,contact us on our Website with all the detailsincluding your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

GEAppliances, Appliance ParkLouisville, KY40225

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Register YourApplianceRegister your new appliance on-line--at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow forenhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.Youmay also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material.

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Documents

GE Dishwasher Customer Manual for GSD6900N10BB