GE Electronic Dishwasher Use And Care Manual Download Page 4

HOW TO USE THE UNICOUPLE

(Portable Models Only)

Before operating your dishwasher the first time...

Attach the Faucet Adapter. 

The special faucet

adapter supplied with your dishwasher must be
assembled to the sink faucet before you can use
your dishwasher.

The faucet adapter is designed to fit standard
spouts having internal or external threads. You will
find the adapter and two washers in the “Faucet
Adapter’’ packet in your dishwasher.

To install faucet adapter,

first remove the old

aerator or trim ring on your faucet spout.

If faucet has external
threads:

Insert the thinner of the two
washers into the faucet
adapter and attach it to the
faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

If faucet has internal threads:

Insert both washers into the
faucet adapter and attach it to
the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

If the faucet adapter threads
do not match your faucet
spout,

your local hardware or

plumbing supply
store normally has additional fittings to adapt your
faucet spout to the special faucet adapter.

NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst if it
is installed on the same sink with your dishwasher.
We suggest that you disconnect the sink spray
attachment if your sink has one and plug the hole.

How to connect the Unicouple

1. 

Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from
storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher
and attach it to the faucet adapter.

2. 

Attach the Unicouple
connector 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 and the sink
drain is open for water that will drain from your
dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a dis-
poser, operate the disposer until it is completely
empty before starting the dishwasher.

3.

Turn hot water fully on before starting the dish-
washer.

PULL RING DOWN

How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter

1.

Turn off the hot water.

2.

Release the water pressure by depressing the
pressure release button. This relieves water
pressure  and protects you, and the room, from
severe splashing.

3.

Release Unicouple from faucet by depressing
the collar at the top of the Unicouple connector.

How to disconnect your dishwasher

1.

Remove the power cord plug from the wall
receptacle.

2.

Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.

NOTE: 

When motor stops at the end of the final

rinse, the Unicouple can be disconnected and
returned to storage.

How to drain excess water from Unicouple hoses

If the sink is 34" or higher from the floor, the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot
be drained directly into the sink. It will be necessary to drain excess water from hoses
into a bowl or suitable container that is held outside and lower than the sink.

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Installez l'adaptateur de robinet. 

Avant d'utiliser

votre lave-vaisselle, vous devez installer au robinet de

votre évier l'adaptateur de robinet spécial fourni avec

votre appareil.

Cet adaptateur a été conçu de façon à s'installer sur

tous les becs standard de robinet à filetage interne ou

externe. Vous trouverez cet adaptateur, ainsi que deux

rondelles, dans un emballage fourni avec votre lave-

vaisselle.

Pour installer l'adaptateur de robinet

, enlevez

d'abord l'aérateur ou la rondelle décorative, à

l'extrémité du bec du robinet.

Si le robinet est doté d'un

filetage externe : 

Insérez la rondelle la plus

mince dans l'adaptateur de

robinet et vissez l'adaptateur

au bec du robinet.

Serrez avec des pinces.

Si le robinet est pourvu d'un filetage interne :

Insérez les deux rondelles dans

l'adaptateur de robinet et vissez

l'adaptateur au bec du robinet.

Serrez avec des pinces.

Si les filets de l'adaptateur de

robinet ne conviennent pas à

ceux du bec de votre robinet

,

procurez-vous chez votre

quincaillier ou votre plombier local un raccord

permettant d'installer l'adaptateur de robinet spécial

au bec de votre robinet.

REMARQUE : Le boyau de l'arroseur de votre

évier peut éclater s'il est installé sur le même évier

que votre lave-vaisselle. Si votre évier est pourvu

d'un arroseur, nous vous recommandons de

l'enlever et d'obturer le trou à l'aide d'un bouchon.

Installation du raccord

1. 

Sortez complètement le raccord avec dérivation et

les boyaux de leur compartiment à l'arrière du

lave-vaisselle et fixez le raccord à l'adaptateur de

robinet.

2.

Installez le raccord au

robinet en abaissant la

bague située à la partie

supérieure du raccord.

Lorsque l'adaptateur de

robinet est complètement

inséré à l'intérieur du

raccord, relâchez la

bague. Celle-ci revient à

sa position initiale pour

verrouiller le raccord en

place.

Le petit boyau du raccord avec dérivation

amène l'eau du robinet au lave-vaisselle, tandis

que le gros boyau assure la vidange de l'eau

dans l'évier. Assurez-vous que le raccord est

placé vis-à-vis du renvoi dans le fond de l'évier

et que le renvoi est ouvert pour que l'eau de

vidange du lave-vaisselle puisse s'écouler. Si

votre lave-vaisselle se vidange dans un

broyeur, faites fonctionner le broyeur jusqu'à

ce qu'il soit vide avant de mettre le lave-

vaisselle en marche.

3.

Avant de mettre l'appareil en marche, ouvrez

complètement le robinet d'eau chaude.

ABAISSEZ LA BAGUE

Pour enle

ver le raccord du r

obinet

1.

Fermez le robinet d'eau chaude.

2.

Réduisez la pression  de l'eau en appuyant sur le

détendeur. De cette façon, vous éliminez la 

pression d'eau et vous vous protégez contre les

éclaboussures.

3.

Dégagez le raccord du robinet en abaissant la

bague à la partie supérieure du raccord.

1.

Débranchez de la prise de courant la fiche du

cordon d'alimentation.

2.

Enlevez le raccord avec dérivation de

l'adaptateur de robinet.

Pour débrancher v

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REMARQUE : 

Lorsque le moteur s'arrête à la fin

du dernier rinçage, vous pouvez enlever le raccord

avec dérivation et le remettre en place dans son

compartiment.

Pour vidanger le sur

plus d'eau des boyaux du raccord

Si votre évier se trouve à 34 po ou plus du sol, vous ne pouvez vidanger dans l'évier

le surplus d'eau des boyaux du raccord avec dérivation. Il vous faudra vidanger le

surplus d'eau dans un bol ou un contenant approprié à l'extérieur de l'évier et à une

hauteur inférieure à celle de votre évier.

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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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