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Customer Service

Troubleshooting T

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Operating Instructions

Safety Information

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

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 calling
us toll-free at the GE Answer Center

®

, 800.626.2000.

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.

PROPER INSTALLATION 
AND MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for GSD5610

Page 1: ...GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Dishwashers Part No 165D4700P189 Pub No 49 5864 7 99 JR GSD5610 GSD5620 GSD5630 GSD5650 GSD5910 GSD5920 GSD5930 GSD5940 GSD5950 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ... many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home 2 Important Fill out and return the Consumer Product Ownership Registration card that is packed with this product If you cannot find it please send in the duplicate card printed in...

Page 3: ...f in just a few minutes This Owner s Manual can tell you how You ll find many answers to common problems here If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Ce...

Page 4: ...ogen 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 proced...

Page 5: ...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 spec...

Page 6: ...t abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher 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 inside on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance WARNING ...

Page 7: ...ems unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations 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 Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do no...

Page 8: ...t remove burned on foods NORMAL For loads of everyday dishes and glassware with medium soils CHINA CRYSTAL For lightly soiled china and crystal SPEED WASH For lightly soiled dishes and glassware RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later Do not use detergent with this cycle OPTIONS LOAD SELECTIONS STATUS POTS PANS SPEED WASH RINSE ONLY SPEED DRY DELAY START LOCK 2 TIMES POWER P...

Page 9: ...or up to 8 hours Press the DELAY START pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time Pressing the START RESET button will cancel the DELAY START selection NOTE If you forget to latch the door a reminder signal will beep until you do so RESET To change a cycle after washing starts touch the START RE...

Page 10: ...ET pad to turn off the beeper But the RINSING light will continue to flash If this continues call for service Control Error Press the START RESET pad to turn off the beeper and the dishwasher will attempt to reset Then restart the wash cycle If this error continues call for service Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Flashing display lights 10 STATUS SEN...

Page 11: ...em that measures the amount of soil in the load and determines the number of prewashes needed to clean the dishes Rinse Final Rinse Pre Rinse Main Wash PreWash PreWash Final Rinse Pre Rinse Main Wash PreWash Final Rinse Pre Rinse Pre Rinse Main Wash PreWash Final Rinse Pre Rinse Pre Rinse Main Wash PreWash PreWash Final Rinse Pre Rinse Pre Rinse Main Wash PreWash PreWash PreWash Final Rinse Pre Ri...

Page 12: ...osed and locked into place to select a LOAD SELECTION or an OPTION If the door is opened during a cycle and left open the dishwasher will beep once every minute until the door is closed and latched into place 2 1 Dish Preparation Prior to Loading No pre rinsing of normal food soil is required Scrape off hard soils including bones toothpicks skins and seeds Remove large quantities of any remaining ...

Page 13: ...ith a pre wash and a main wash will also use the open cup The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft With hard water fill the main cup and open cup completely With soft water fill both cups halfway When using automatic dishwashing detergent tabs simply place one tab in the main cup and close Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department an...

Page 14: ...odd shaped utensils Saucepans mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down Fold down fingers on some models provide flexibility for extra large and hard to fit items Secure larger dishwasher safe plastics over two fingers when possible Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can t fall onto the heater Be sure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block r...

Page 15: ...the lower rack Silverware Basket A variety of options is available regarding the three piece silverware basket in your dishwasher The complete basket is designed to fit on the right side or back of the lower rack Additionally each end of the basket is removable to better accommodate flatware and lower rack capacity needs To load flatware simply push the adjustable handle to either side Put flatwar...

Page 16: ...es for loading 10 place settings Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model Upper Rack 10 place settings Lower Rack 10 place settings Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ...

Page 17: ...400B Black GPF400W White GPF400S Stainless Steel GPF400C Bisque NOTE The GPF100 dishwasher door spring kit is included with the stainless steel color panel kit and must be installed with it GPF400S 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...

Page 18: ...me cover Remove the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick 2 1 Two types of air gaps 18 Caring for the dishwasher To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax Never use sharp objects scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated pla...

Page 19: ...drying period Water draining out of the tub immediately after you touch START RESET pad Utensils are not secure Make sure everything is in the rack or something secured in dishwasher small has dropped into the rack Motor hums Dishwasher has not 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...

Page 20: ...hing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers To remove suds from the tub open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub Close the door until it locks into place Pump out water by pressing START RESET then immediately press START RESET again Repeat if necessary Rinse agent Always wipe up rinse agent was spilled spills immediately Stained tub inter...

Page 21: ...Dry rinse agent to on glasses and remove spots and prevent flatware new film buildup To remove stubborn spots and pre existing film from glassware 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher 2 Do not add detergent 3 Select the longest cycle 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes Dishwasher will nowbeinthemainwash 5 Open the door and pour 2 cups 500 ml of white vinegar int...

Page 22: ...cup bleach and 3 cups warm water WARNING Before cleaning interior wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down Failure to do so can result in burns An overall yellow or A special filter in the water brown film can be caused supply line is the only way by iron deposits in water to correct this problem Contact a water softener company White film on inside Hard water mi...

Page 23: ...illed with water Dishwasher won t run Fuse is blown or the Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker tripped circuit breaker Remove any other appliances from the circuit Try resetting the START RESET pad Steam This is normal Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out Sanitized light does The door was opened Do not interrupt the cycle not illuminate ...

Page 24: ... protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that al...

Page 25: ...plete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help ...

Page 26: ... the date of the materials or workmanship During this second year original purchase limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs Five Years The dishwasher rack if it should rust or the electronic From the date of the control module if it should fail due to a defect in original purchase materials or workmanship During this five year limited warranty you will be re...

Page 27: ...ervice their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories 800 62...

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