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Use only detergent specifically made for use in
dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry.
Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser
until you’re ready to wash dishes. 
The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is 

hard

or 

soft

. With hard

water, you need extra detergent. With soft water,
you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by
contacting your water department and asking
how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains 
is extremely hard water. A water softener is
recommended. Without it, lime can build up 
in the water valve, which could stick while open
and cause flooding. Too much detergent with
soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness 
of glassware, called 

etching.

Use the information in the table below as a
guideline to determine the amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.

For heavily-soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or
Heavy Wash cycle and add a little extra detergent.

DO NOTUSE 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 may use
the dishwasher the correct detergent and where 
it is stored.

While there will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a
dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to
work with dishwashers.

MAIN WASH

PRE

WASH

Soft

Medium

Soft

Medium

Hard

Extremely

Hard

A forgotten dish can be added any time before
the main wash.

Squeeze the door latch to release the door.

Do not open the door until the water spray
action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.

Add forgotten dishes.

Close the door.

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3

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9

Consumer 

S

uppor

t

Tr

oubleshooting 

T

ips

Operating 

Instructions

Safety 

Instructions

Proper Use of Detergent

Forget to Add a Dish?

(on some models)

Detergent Cups to Fill

15 cup or fill cup to first line

25 cup or fill cup to second line

15 and 25 cups or fill main wash cup

15, 25 cups and the open cup or fill
both Main Wash and Pre Wash cup

Number

of Grains

Less than 4

4 to 8

8 to 12

Greater 

than 12

Open 
cup

(on some models)

(on some models)

Summary of Contents for GLD4209

Page 1: ...and 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 Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial __________________ You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door ...

Page 2: ... 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 resu...

Page 3: ...y 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 ...

Page 4: ...cle may change from the factory setting as the unit customizes itself to 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 temperat...

Page 5: ...n on To UNLOCK the dishwasher control touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds The LOCK light will turn off ADDED When selected the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both wash and HEAT dry performance NOTE Cannot 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...

Page 6: ...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 illuminate at the end of the cycle NOTE NSF cert...

Page 7: ...RINSE ONLY cycle DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2 4 or 8 hours delay time options may vary by model 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 selectio...

Page 8: ...e 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 dishes try a higher setting If you o...

Page 9: ...he 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 may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored While there will be no lasting damage to t...

Page 10: ...rs pots and bowls along the sides in corners or in the back The soiled side of items should face the center 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 do...

Page 11: ...ttings Lower Rack 12 place settings You can change the appearance of your dishwasher 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 6 4mm 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 ...

Page 12: ...ou may also use a good appliance wax or 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 CleanSteel Door Panel model numbers ending in CS Use a clean soft lightly dampened cloth...

Page 13: ...nation 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 glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean Water temperature entering the This could be etching Lower the water heater temperature dishwasher exceeds 65 C 150 F Suds in the tub Correct detergent Use only automatic ...

Page 14: ...its Citric acid Part number WD35X151 can be ordered through your parts dealer 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 located next to the disp...

Page 15: ...purchase to replace the defective part This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within Canada In home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable by Mabe to provide Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Dishwasher W...

Page 16: ...n effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 1 888 261 2133 during normal business hours Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www geappliances ca Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes Order on line 24 hours every day or by phone at 1 800 661 1616 during normal ...

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