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- Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual GSD5610 GSD5620 GSD5630 GSD5650 GSD5910 GSD5920 GSD5930 GSD5940 GSD5950 ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Part No. 165D4700P189 Pub. No. 49-5864 7-99 JR...
- Page 2 Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Information ..4–7 GE & You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell 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 tell you how. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed 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 heater that has not been used for two weeks or...
- Page 5 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. 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 calling us toll-free at the GE Answer Center ®...
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! DO NOT… Do not tamper with controls. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this Do not abuse, sit on, or stand appliance or any discarded on the door or dish rack of appliance.
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Page 7: Safety Information
WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER Non-Dishware Items: Do not CAUTION wash items such as electronic Contents washed in air cleaner filters, furnace SaniWash cycle may be hot to filters and paint brushes in the touch. Use care before your dishwasher. Damage to unloading. -
Page 8: Control Settings
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 LOAD SELECTIONS OPTIONS CLEAN SENSING Clean Sensor WASHING 2 4 8 START SANI POTS... - Page 9 Options The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected. POWER For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be PRESOAK selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time.
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Page 10: Flashing Display Lights
Flashing display lights. Status Lights What It Means What To Do STATUS If the sensing light doesn’t come on CLEANSENSOR Error during the NORMAL or POTS & PANS SENSING cycles, the CLEANSENSOR is not WASHING working. Call for service. The RINSING dishwasher will continue to work DRYING... - Page 11 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. WATER TOTAL SOIL CYCLE USAGE TIME CYCLE LEVEL SEQUENCES GALLONS MINUTES Main Final Sani...
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Page 12: Using The Dishwasher
Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than 150°F., 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. -
Page 13: Proper Use Of Detergent
Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. -
Page 14: Loading The Dishwasher Racks
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 for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. - Page 15 Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the right-hand side.
- Page 16 Loading 10 place settings… Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings...
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Page 17: Optional Accessories
About optional accessories. You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: Color Panels 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. -
Page 18: Caring For The Dishwasher
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. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Each pad must be touched Control panel lights go Time too long between •... - Page 20 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do A small amount of clean Water standing in This is normal • water around the outlet on the bottom of the tub the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
- Page 21 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Make sure inlet water Dishes and flatware Low inlet water • temperature is correct not clean temperature (see page 12). Turn on a faucet. Is water • Water pressure is coming out more slowly temporarily low than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before...
- Page 22 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do This is called etching and Cloudiness on Combination of soft • is permanent. To prevent glassware water and too much this from happening, use detergent less detergent if you have soft water.
- Page 23 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Make sure inlet water Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water • temperature is correct temperature (see page 12). Select SPEED DRY. • Check the rinse agent Rinse agent dispenser • dispenser. is empty Call for service. Control panel Door latch may not be •...
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- Page 25 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 Complete and mail After mailing the...
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Page 26: Warranty
GE Dishwasher Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in One Year materials or workmanship. -
Page 27: Service Telephone Numbers
Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 ® The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-...