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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a 
few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions 
below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:

Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Door latch keeper

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose 
as described in this Owner's Manual.

Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children. 

Cascade®,

Cascade® Complete

and 

Electrasol®

Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents, and

Jet-Dry®

and

Cascade Rinse Aid®

rinse agents have been

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 use.

Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.

Do not tamper with controls.

Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.

Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.

Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment.

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.

WARNING! 

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

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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