GE Electronic Dishwasher Use And Care Manual Download Page 22

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Step 1

5

. Pre-test check list

f

Check to be sure power is off.

f

Open dishwasher door and remove all foam
and cardboard packaging.

f

Read the Use & Care manual to familiarize
yourself with the operation of the
dishwasher.

f

Add two quarts of water to the bottom of the
dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal.

f

Remove the protective film if present from
the control panel and trim.

f

Check to be sure that wiring is secure under
the dishwasher. Reattach connections if
necessary.

f

Pull lower rack about half way out. Check to
be sure it does not roll back into dishwasher
or further out. If it does, relevel dishwasher.

f

Turn on water supply.

f

Check for plumbing leaks. Tighten
connections if necessary.

f

Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink.
Verify that temperature is at least 120°F.
Adjust the water heater to deliver water
between 120° and 150°F if necessary.

Step 1

6

. Dishwasher wet test check list

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Turn on power supply.

f

Latch door.

f

Select normal cycle on push-button or
electronic models.

f

On dial models, turn control dial just enough
to start dishwasher. Be careful not to turn
the dial past the first water fill. On
electronic models, push start pad.

f

Check to be sure that water enters the
dishwasher. This could take up to 4 minutes.

If water does not enter the dishwasher,

check to be sure that water is turned on.

f

Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If a
leak is found, turn off power supply, tighten
connections and restore power.

f

Check for leaks around the door. A leak
around the door could be caused by
dishwasher door rubbing or hitting against
adjacent cabinetry. Reposition the
dishwasher if necessary.

f

The dishwasher will drain about 5 minutes
after the first fill. Check drain lines. If leaks
are found, turn off power, correct as
necessary and restore power.

Step 1

7

. Replace access panel and toekick

Refer to Figure T. Place the toekick against the legs
of the dishwasher. Align the access panel to the
dishwasher and tighten the two access panel screws.
Align the toekick and make sure the bottom edge is
against the floor. Insert and tighten the two toekick
attachment screws, making sure the bottom edge of
the toekick stays in contact with the floor.

Step 1

8

. Literature

Access Panel

Toekick

Figure T

Install and Tighten 10 - 16 x ½" 

  

Attachment Screws (Pointed tip)

Install and Tighten 8 - 32 x 5/16" 

  

Access Panel Screws (Flat tip)

Step 1

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Silverware basket lid 

f

 Be sure to leave complete literature package 

and 

installation instructions with consumer.

f

 At the end of the second drain, push the reset

pad on electronic models. On dial models,
unlatch the door and rotate the dial clockwise to
the “OFF” position.

f

Let the dishwasher run through another fill and
drain cycle. Check again to be sure there are no
leaks. 

f

 

Silverware basket lid assembly
(certain models only)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Assemble the two small lids at each end. Use 
the two fitting holes.

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Assemble the middle lid. The clip and latch
must be on the opposite side.

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5

e

étape.  Liste 

de contrôle 

avant la 

mise à

l’essai

Ouvrez la 

porte du 

lave-vaisselle et

enlevez toutes 

les pièces 

d’emballage en

mousse et 

en carton.

Vérifier que 

le couvrant 

a été 

coupé

.

Lisez le 

Guide d’utilisation 

et d’entretien

afin de 

vous familiariser 

avec le

fonctionnement du 

lave-vaisselle.

Versez deux 

pintes d’eau 

dans le 

fond du

lave-vaisselle pour 

lubrifier le 

joint

d’étanchéité de 

la pompe.

Enlevez, s’il 

y a 

lieu, la 

pellicule

protectrice du 

tableau de 

commande et 

de

la moulure 

décorative.

Assurez-vous que 

le câblage 

électrique est

bien fixé 

sous le 

lave-vaisselle.  Resserrez

les raccordements 

au besoin.

Tirez sur 

le panier 

inférieur pour 

le sortir 

à

moitié environ. 

 Assurez-vous 

qu’il ne

rentre pas 

ou ne 

sort de 

lui-même du 

lave-

vaisselle.  Si 

c’est le 

cas, remettez 

le lave-

vaisselle de 

niveau.

Ouvrez l’alimentation 

en eau.

Vérifiez si 

la plomberie 

fuit.  Au 

besoin,

resserrez les 

raccords.

Ouvrez le 

robinet d’eau 

chaude de 

l’évier.

Vérifiez si 

la température 

atteint au 

moins

120 °F. 

 Au 

besoin, réglez 

le chauffe-eau

afin d’obtenir 

une eau 

dont la 

température

varie entre 

120 °F 

et 150 

°F.

NOTE: V

eillez à 

ce que 

les fils 

d'alimentation du 

lave-vaisselle 

passent par 

le petit 

trou du 

support

Mise à

 la

 terre

Blanc (neutre)

Noir (alimentation) 

Cordon d'alimentation 

(lorsqu'utilisé) 

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6

e

étape.  Liste 

de contrôle 

pour la 

mise à

l’essai du 

lave-vaisselle

Rétablissez le 

courant électrique.

Verrouillez la 

porte.

Choisissez le 

programme normal 

sur les

modèles à 

boutons-poussoirs ou

électroniques.

Sur les 

modèles dotés 

d’une commande

rotative, tournez 

le bouton 

tout juste 

assez

pour mettre 

le lave-vaisselle 

en marche.

Faites attention 

de ne 

pas tourner 

le bouton

après le 

premier cycle 

de remplissage. 

 Sur

les modèles 

électroniques, appuyez 

sur la

touche START 

(marche).

Assurez-vous que 

le lave-vaisselle 

se

remplit d’eau. 

 Cela 

peut prendre 

jusqu’à 4

minutes.

Si le 

lave-vaisselle ne 

se remplit 

pas, 

assurez-vous que 

le robinet 

de la 

conduite 

a été 

ouvert.

Vérifiez s’il 

y a 

des fuites 

sous le 

lave-vaisselle.

S’il y 

a une 

fuite, coupez 

l’alimentation

électrique, resserrez 

les raccords, 

puis

rétablissez le 

courant électrique.

Figure S

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Reportez-vous à 

la figure 

T.  Placez 

le panneau

inférieur contre

 les

 pieds

 du

 lave-vaisselle.

  Alignez

le panneau

 d’accès

 avec

 le

 lave-vaisselle,

 puis

 serrez

les deux

 vis

 du

 panneau

 d’accès.

  Alignez

 le

 panneau

inférieur et

 assurez-vous

 que

 la

 partie

 inférieure

 du

panneau repose

 sur

 le

 sol.

  Insérez

 et

 serrez

 les

 deux

vis de

 fixation

 du

 panneau

 inférieur,

 en

 vous

 assurant

que la

 partie

 inférieure

 du

 panneau

 demeure

 en

contact avec

 le

 plancher.

1

7

e

étape.  

Remettez en

 place

 le

 panneau

 d’accès

et le 

panneau inférieur

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e

étape. 

Couvercle de panier à   ustensiles             

  à

Vérifiez s’il

 y

 a

 des

 fuites

 autour

 de

 la

 porte.

Une fuite

 autour

 de

 la

 porte

 peut

 être

 attribuable

à la

 porte

 du

 lave-vaisselle

 qui

 frotte

 ou

 qui

frappe contre

 les

 armoires

 adjacentes.

Repositionnez le

 lave-vaisselle

 au

 besoin.

Le lave-vaisselle

 se

 vidangera

 environ

 5

minutes après

 le

 premier

 remplissage.

  Vérifiez

le boyau

 de

 vidange.

  S

’il y

 a

 des

 fuites,

 coupez

l’alimentation électrique,

 corrigez

 le

 problème,

puis rétablissez

 le

 courant.

Laissez le

 lave-vaisselle

 effectuer

 un

 autre

remplissage et

 un

 autre

 cycle

 de

 vidange.

Vérifiez à

 nouveau

 pour

 vous

 assurer

 qu’il

 n’y

 a

aucune fuite.

À la

 fin

 de

 la

 deuxième

 vidange,

 appuyez

 sur

 la

touche RESET

 (réinitialiser)

 sur

 les

 modèles 

électroniques.  

Sur les

 modèles

 à

 commande 

rotative, déverrouillez

 la

 porte,

 puis

 ramenez

 le 

bouton à

 la

 position

 OFF

 (arrêt).

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8

e

étape.  

Documentation

Remettez au

 consommateur

 le

 sac

 de

 documentation, 

ainsi que

 les

 directives

 d'installation.

f

 Assembler les deux petits couvercles aux extrémités

du panier. Utiliser les trous de fixation.

f

 Assembler le couvercle du milieu. L'attache de fixation

ainsi que le loquet de fermeture doivent être à l'opposé.

f

 

f

 Assemblage des couvercles du panier à ustensiles

(certains modèles seulement)

Access Panel

Tighten 2  

Toekick

Figure T

Vis de fixation :

10-16 x ½", bout pointu

Panneau d’accès

Vis du panneau d'accès :

8-32 x 5/16", bout plat

Summary of Contents for Electronic Dishwasher

Page 1: ...4 Preparation Front Panel Change 12 Problem Solver 23 25 For service please call 1 800 361 3400 TRY For Virtually Spotless results 1v 4 www GEappliances ca TRY FOR DEEP CLEANING POWER 500A430P001 B ADD ONE LITRE OF WATER INTO DISHWASHER BEFORE INITIAL START NOTE This product was verified to be in excellent condition when it left our manufacturing facility If it has been damaged during transit or i...

Page 2: ...ssary FOR BEST RESULTS The cycles and the options you choose have an effect on the results you get Please see the Operating Instructions and Tips for more information Before using your dish washer read this guide carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help call...

Page 3: ... type injuries Do not tamper with controls Do not touch the Calrod heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside on or with this ap...

Page 4: ...nector to the faucet adapter by depressing collar at the top of the connector When Unicoupler is all the way up onto the adapter release the collar It will then snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place The Unicouple s small hose carries water from the faucet to the dishwasher Its large hose carries drain water to the sink Be sure Unicouple is pointing toward the sink bowl drain opening an...

Page 5: ...odify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Caution for personal safety DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD Dishwasher must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordina...

Page 6: ...ITIZED 2 4 8 CLEAN START RESET Model Series GSD5911 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 CLEAN OPTIONS CYCLE SELECTIONS START RESET DELAY 2 4 8 HOURS LOCK 2 TIMES HEATED DRY HI TEMP WASH HI TEMP RINSE RINSE ONLY CHINA CRYSTAL LIGHT WASH NORMAL POTS PANS Model Series GSD5211 5311 5411 5511 6 RE ...

Page 7: ...and or dried on baked on soils This option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle PRESOAK This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time SPEED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved You can prop the door open after the CLEAN light HEATED DRY illuminates OFF SPEED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying This cycle will extend the time to your wash cyc...

Page 8: ...ser until it reaches the bottom of lip inside the opening Replace cap To check if rinse agent is needed press the clear center of the fill cap 2 or 3 times If rinse agent fills the center of the cap you have enough A full dispenser should last about one month If rinse agent spills wipe up the excess Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120 F and not more than 150 F for e...

Page 9: ... use in dishwashers Electrasol Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers Keep your detergent fresh and dry Don t put detegent into the dispenser until you re ready to wash dishes All wash cycles except RINSE ONLY require detergent in the main and pre wash cup The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft With hard water fill the ...

Page 10: ...ans and racks should go along the right hand side Load 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 Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish 10 place setting 10 place setting mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down Fold down fingers on some models provide flexibility for ex...

Page 11: ...ty needs To load flatware simply push the adjustable handle to either side Put flatware in the basket with knife handles up to protect your hands Place spoons in the basket with handles down Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids for small containers should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with silver...

Page 12: ...OTE The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit will be included with the stainless steel colour panel and must be installed with it Wood panel trim kit This accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply and install a 1 4 thick decorative wood door and lower access panel GPF425A Almond GPF425B Black GPF425W White GPF425C Bisque NOTE The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit must also be ordered...

Page 13: ...ies may vary from one model to the other 1 Assemble the multi purpose shelf a with the stemsafe wine glasses support b Use the two fitting holes c Close the support onto the shelf using the two clips d 2 Pull out the upper basket Align the 2 1 Conversion Kit At any time portable convertible dishwashers can be built in under your kitchen counter A special conversion kit is available from your deale...

Page 14: ...y Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve Drain water from the inlet line and water valve Use a pan to catch the water Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve Drain collection chamber at rear of unit below filter by disconnecting hose to pump Reconnect after draining Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot Not Usin...

Page 15: ...ning filters furnace filters paintbrushes etc NO Do not wash in dishwasher Damage to dishwasher and discolouration or staining of dishwasher may result Pewter NO Pewter tarnishes Plastics YES If it doesn t say DISHWASHER SAFE test one piece in the top rack before washing an entire set Stainless Steel YES Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can stain if left on Tin NO Tin can rust ...

Page 16: ... Elbow Screw Type Clamps Strain Relief Thread Seal Tape Wire Nuts Waste Tee Hot Water Line Wire Nuts PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE The touch cabinet opening must have a minimum width of 24 and a minimum of 34 high from floor to underside of the countertop Figure A The back wall should be free of pipes or wires Figure A Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to ensure a good fit Figure A For c...

Page 17: ...per tubing to water valve See Figure E DRAIN PREPARATION A drain hose already connected to the pump outlet is supplied with the dishwasher If the drain hose is not long enough and has to be extended use a 1 2 O D copper tubing with clamp THE RUBBER END OF THE DRAIN HOSE MAY BE CUT OFF TO ACCOMMODATE THE FOLLOWING SIZES OF TAIL PIECE OR WASTE TEE 5 8 3 4 OR 1 1 A suggested method of connecting the ...

Page 18: ...REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 amperes circuit breaker or fuse Wiring must be 2 insulated wires with ground Minimum size No 14 gauge If the electrical supply provided does not meet the above requirements call a licensed electrician before proceeding CABINET PREPARATION WIRING ROUTING Wir...

Page 19: ...nd discard the wood base Do not Kick wood base off damage will occur Figure I Step 3 Remove access panel and toekick Remove the two screws below the access panel and set aside for reuse Remove access panel by backing out the two screws located between the door and access panel These screws are secured to access panel with plastic retainers The junction box is located behind the access panel Back O...

Page 20: ...Step 9 Level dishwasher Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs individually for correct alignment See Figure N Dishwasher should be level left to right and front to back for proper dish rack operation and dishwasher performance Dishwasher door should be in alignment with adjacent cabinets See Figure O Figure N Step 10 Position dishwasher and fasten to cabinet Open the door and po...

Page 21: ...incoming white to white wire black to black wire and incoming ground to green wire as shown in Figure S Replace the junction box cover If house wiring is not 2 wire as shown in Figure S with a ground wire a ground must be provided by the installer When house wiring is aluminum be sure to use UL CSA recognized anti oxidant compound and aluminum to copper connectors CAUTION WARNING Check to be sure ...

Page 22: ...ghten connections and restore power f Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door could be caused by dishwasher door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry Reposition the dishwasher if necessary f The dishwasher will drain about 5 minutes after the first fill Check drain lines If leaks are found turn off power correct as necessary and restore power Step 17 Replace access panel an...

Page 23: ...pen automatically call for service Detergent may be old If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box throw it away The detergent may not be working well Try Cascade Gel DETERGENT CUP LID WON T LATCH AFTER ADDING DETERGENT Cycle Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup lid to close and latch properly If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes the Cycle Indicator Dial does not advance b...

Page 24: ...h 5 Then open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup 60 ml of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals If yours doesn t call Service Parts Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice ...

Page 25: ...been used on a regular basis If you do not use your dishwasher often set it to fill and pump out once every week This will help keep the seal moist and the food disposer clear SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers USE ONLY AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING To remove suds from the tub Open the dishwasher Let suds evaporate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the ...

Page 26: ...nce Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the drain line Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage cause...

Page 27: ... cause unsafe operation Please consult your yellow pages for your local Camco number SERVICE SATISFACTION If you are not satisfied with the service you received First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Director Consumer Relations 1 Factory Lane Individuals qualified to service their own appliances ca...

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