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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING — 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

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

WATER HEATER SAFETY

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 visiting our website at

ge.com.

Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.

Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
suds.

If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.

On dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the switch off
between wash cycles, allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESET to allow the control to
reboot.

Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such 
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance 
is used by or near children.

Load light, plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom 
of the dishwasher—they might come into
contact with the heating element and be
damaged.

Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-grounding terminal 
or lead of the appliance.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping 
or packing material properly. 

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part 
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.

To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance. 

NOTE: 

Turning the dishwasher off does not

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
We recommend having a qualified technician
service your appliance.

WARNING!

CAUTION: 

To prevent minor injury or property damage

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used
for two weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury 
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-
up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.

Summary of Contents for GHDA480N

Page 1: ...Settings 4 7 Loading Place Settings 11 Loading the Racks 10 Optional Accessories 11 Using the Dishwasher 8 9 Troubleshooting Tips 13 14 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 15 ge com Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial __________________ You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door ...

Page 2: ...e dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher they might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged Connect to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or run an equipment grounding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment grounding terminal or lead of the appliance Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of elec...

Page 3: ...een approved for use in all GE dishwashers Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after ...

Page 4: ...o home use During a delay start the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts Cycles The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which cycle has been selected This dishwasher is equipped with a dirt and temperature sensor Cycle length and time will vary depending on the soil level and temperature ANTI BACTERIA Heavy 8 5 gal 84 min or SANI WASH Medium 7 3 gal 78 m...

Page 5: ... be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle then touch START RESET one time The dishwasher will count down and start automatically at the correct time Touching START RESET a second time will cancel the DELAY START selection RESET To change a ...

Page 6: ...ware models The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water NOTE The SANI WASH cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved the sanitizing conditions may not be met In these cases the sanitized light will not...

Page 7: ... number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle then touch START RESET one time The dishwasher will count down and start automatically at the correct time Touching START RESET a second time will cancel the DELAY START selection RESET To change a cycle after washing starts touch the START RESET pad to cancel the cycle The START RESET light will flash while the water is pumped out if neede...

Page 8: ...er door is fully open Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth Replace the dispenser cap Rinse Aid Setting The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted The factory setting is at the midpoint If there are rings of calcium hard water spots on dishes try a highe...

Page 9: ... USE HAND DISH DETERGENT NOTE Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds During operation these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet Because so many detergent containers look alike store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners Show anyone who ...

Page 10: ...mugs can be placed in the lower rack to maximize loading flexibility Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results Fold down tines on some models provide flexibility for extra large and hard to fit items The tines may be left in the up position or folded down to customize the ...

Page 11: ...her by adding a custom panel trim kit Wood panel trim kit This accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply and install a 1 4 thick decorative wood door GPF525B Black GPF525W White GPF525C Bisque Trimless wood panel kit This accessory contains parts and instructions for you to supply and install a 3 4 thick decorative wood door GPF575 Non wood countertop bracket kit This is for insta...

Page 12: ...r polish Stainless Steel Door Panel model numbers ending in SS The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel doors You can order Stainless Steel Magic WX10X15 through GE Parts by calling 800 626 2002 CleanSteel Door Panel model numbers endin...

Page 13: ...f soft water and This is called etching and is permanent To prevent this from happening glassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean Water temperature entering This could be etching Lower the water heater temperature the dishwasher exceeds 150 F Suds in the tub Wrong detergent Use only automatic dishwasher dete...

Page 14: ...er with citric acid to remove mineral deposits Citric acid Part number WD35X151 can be ordered through GE Parts See back cover for ordering information Dishwasher won t run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Remove any other appliances from is tripped the circuit Power is turned off In some installations the power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall swi...

Page 15: ...er is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service Proof of 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 ...

Page 16: ...purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 800 ...

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