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GE GHDA690P Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

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Operating

Instructions

Safety

Instructions

Consumer

S

uppor

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Tr

oubleshooting

T

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About the dishwasher control panel.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Control Settings

Wash Cycles

POTS & PANS

7.4 gal., 85 min.
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this
cycle.

NORMAL WASH

This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.

4.2 gal., 33 min.
This cycle is for lightly soiled dishes and glassware.

RINSE ONLY

2.1 gal., 7 min.
This cycle is for rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.

DO NOT

use detergent or HEATED DRY Option with this cycle.

Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.

HEATED DRY

Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total cycle time by approximately

Light ON 38 minutes for a

NORMAL WASH

cycle.

NOTE:

Cannot be selected with

RINSE ONLY

cycle.

HEATED DRY

Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes will air dry naturally to save energy.

Light OFF

HOT WASH

When selected, the cycle will run a little longer with heated elements on to improve
both wash and dry performance. Adds approximately 15 minutes to the cycle.

NOTE:

Cannot be selected with

RINSE ONLY

cycle.

HOT START

For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be selected
PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds approximately 22 minutes to the cycle and
two additional rinses to the cycle.

NOTE:

Cannot be selected with

RINSE ONLY

cycle.

LOCK

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option
selected.

To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the

HEATED DRY

pad for 3 seconds.

The light above the lock pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher, press and hold the

HEATED DRY

pad for 3 seconds. The light above the

LOCK

pad will turn on.

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Summary of Contents for GHDA690P

Page 1: ...d Settings 4 5 Loading the Racks 8 Using the Dishwasher 6 7 Troubleshooting Tips 11 12 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 GHDA690P GHDA696P ...

Page 2: ...ome 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 el...

Page 3: ...ts to congeal and lead to blockage of the SmartDispenseTM system 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...

Page 4: ... for a NORMAL WASH cycle NOTE Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option Dishes will air dry naturally to save energy Light OFF HOT WASH When selected the cycle will run a little longer with heated elements on to improve both wash and dry performance Adds approximately 15 minutes to the cycle NOTE Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle HOT START For use ...

Page 5: ...and start automatically at the correct time NOTE To cancel the DELAY START selection before the cycle begins repeatedly press the DELAY START pad until the display is blank 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 needed This takes approximately 2 minutes Time Remaining Display on so...

Page 6: ... open Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full Do not overfill Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam 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 di...

Page 7: ...ily soiled loads use the Pots and Pans or Heavy Wash cycle and add a little extra detergent DO NOT 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...

Page 8: ... of the rack If necessary oversized glasses and 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 ...

Page 9: ...inless 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 ending in CS Use a clean soft lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly Do...

Page 10: ...ain filter and fine filter use a cleaning brush Then reassemble the filter parts as shown in the illustration and reinsert the entire assembly in the dishwasher positioning it in place and pressing downward The dishwasher must never be used without the filters Improper replacement of the filter may reduce the performance level of the appliance and may damage dishes and utensils Operating Instructi...

Page 11: ...gar 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 Cloudiness on Combination of 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 glasswar...

Page 12: ... 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 switch often loca...

Page 13: ...13 Notes Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ...

Page 14: ...14 Notes Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ...

Page 15: ... the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer 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 state...

Page 16: ...still in effect You can 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...

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