Installation Instructions
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... one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply) • Thread seal tape • UL-listed wire nuts (3) • Masking Tape Masking Tape (if applicable) 90° Elbow, Ferrule and Compression Nut Hand 6KXW2ȹ Valve Thread Seal Tape (if applicable) Wire Nuts (3) Materials Needed for New Installations: • Air gap for drain hose, if required • Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable • Electrical cable or power cord •...
... one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply) • Thread seal tape • UL-listed wire nuts (3) • Masking Tape Masking Tape (if applicable) 90° Elbow, Ferrule and Compression Nut Hand 6KXW2ȹ Valve Thread Seal Tape (if applicable) Wire Nuts (3) Materials Needed for New Installations: • Air gap for drain hose, if required • Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable • Electrical cable or power cord •...
Installation Instructions
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... hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in length for door opening. CLEARANCES: • When installed into a corner, allow 2" min. Figure B Countertop Dishwasher 28-3/8" Clearance for the drain hose connection. DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD The type of Pipes or wires 24" Min. 4" Plumbing and Electric Service Must Enter Inside This Area Figure A 6" 24" Min. Remove Drain Plug Figure C Method 1 - Drain Hose Hanger Drain Hose Hanger 32" 18" Min...
... hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in length for door opening. CLEARANCES: • When installed into a corner, allow 2" min. Figure B Countertop Dishwasher 28-3/8" Clearance for the drain hose connection. DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD The type of Pipes or wires 24" Min. 4" Plumbing and Electric Service Must Enter Inside This Area Figure A 6" 24" Min. Remove Drain Plug Figure C Method 1 - Drain Hose Hanger Drain Hose Hanger 32" 18" Min...
Installation Instructions
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... E. Installation Preparation PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before proceeding. WARNING: The improper connection of dishwasher. • For permanent connections the cable must be smooth and rounded. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through the same hole as shown in Figure A. • Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to Dishwasher Electrical connection is equipped with all local codes and ordinances. Electrical Connection...
... E. Installation Preparation PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before proceeding. WARNING: The improper connection of dishwasher. • For permanent connections the cable must be smooth and rounded. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through the same hole as shown in Figure A. • Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to Dishwasher Electrical connection is equipped with all local codes and ordinances. Electrical Connection...
Installation Instructions
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... the installation location and lay it on its back. • Remove the 4 leveling legs on some models) • Drain hose hanger • Owner's Manual • Product samples and/or coupons STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE • With dishwasher on the wood base, check the door balance by "shoulders" on the pulley. Door closes within pulley shoulders Figure I Toekick Remove 2 Toekick Screws Figure G Front View Tip: Make sure door opens and closes...
... the installation location and lay it on its back. • Remove the 4 leveling legs on some models) • Drain hose hanger • Owner's Manual • Product samples and/or coupons STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE • With dishwasher on the wood base, check the door balance by "shoulders" on the pulley. Door closes within pulley shoulders Figure I Toekick Remove 2 Toekick Screws Figure G Front View Tip: Make sure door opens and closes...
Installation Instructions
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... 6: INSTALL 90° ELBOW • Thread 90° elbow onto the water valve. Water Valve Bracket Thread Seal Tape Front of Dishwasher 90° 3/8" NPT Elbow Fill Hose OR Front of dishwasher STEP 8: POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING • Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to drain hose using the screw clamp as shown in cabinet side. Insulation Blanket Maximum Drain Hose Length 10' Water Line Figure L Drain Hose House Wiring Power Cord...
... 6: INSTALL 90° ELBOW • Thread 90° elbow onto the water valve. Water Valve Bracket Thread Seal Tape Front of Dishwasher 90° 3/8" NPT Elbow Fill Hose OR Front of dishwasher STEP 8: POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING • Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to drain hose using the screw clamp as shown in cabinet side. Insulation Blanket Maximum Drain Hose Length 10' Water Line Figure L Drain Hose House Wiring Power Cord...
Installation Instructions
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... Trim Kit from GE Service, please call 800.GE.Cares and request part number WD08X10094 for BB models or WD08X10096 for WW or CC models. 8 #8 Bracket Screw Bend and break here if necessary Bracket STEP 11: INSTALL TRIM PIECES (on sides if the countertop is not kinked under dishwasher. Repeat with knee. After installing brackets and before closing the dishwasher door, adjust the brackets by repeatedly bending the brackets at a time. Dishwasher Installation STEP...
... Trim Kit from GE Service, please call 800.GE.Cares and request part number WD08X10094 for BB models or WD08X10096 for WW or CC models. 8 #8 Bracket Screw Bend and break here if necessary Bracket STEP 11: INSTALL TRIM PIECES (on sides if the countertop is not kinked under dishwasher. Repeat with knee. After installing brackets and before closing the dishwasher door, adjust the brackets by repeatedly bending the brackets at a time. Dishwasher Installation STEP...
Installation Instructions
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... using an adjustable wrench. Test by opening and closing the door. Ferrule Figure V Bottom Left Side STEP 17: CONNECT DRAIN LINE The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1" diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer. • Determine size of inlet port. • Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required, WR¿WWKHLQOHWSRUW Cutting Line Figure T Method 2 Secure dishwasher to Figure U. Refer to cabinet...
... using an adjustable wrench. Test by opening and closing the door. Ferrule Figure V Bottom Left Side STEP 17: CONNECT DRAIN LINE The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1" diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer. • Determine size of inlet port. • Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required, WR¿WWKHLQOHWSRUW Cutting Line Figure T Method 2 Secure dishwasher to Figure U. Refer to cabinet...
Installation Instructions
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... With this step you will need the drain hose hanger set aside in Step 1. Remove Drain Plug Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges for a no cuenta con un cable de 2 hilos con conexión a tierra, un instalador debe realizar una conexión a tierra. Air gap with waste tee or disposer STEP 18: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY If a power cord with plug is not 2-wire with a screw-type clamp...
... With this step you will need the drain hose hanger set aside in Step 1. Remove Drain Plug Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges for a no cuenta con un cable de 2 hilos con conexión a tierra, un instalador debe realizar una conexión a tierra. Air gap with waste tee or disposer STEP 18: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY If a power cord with plug is not 2-wire with a screw-type clamp...
Installation Instructions
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... that water enters the dishwasher. Dishwasher should start. • Check to cancel the cycle. If a leak is latched. Restore power after installing your warranty. • Check to be sure power is OFF. • Open door and remove all of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal. • Turn on power supply or plug power cord into outlet, if equipped. • Select a cycle to drain. See Step 13. • Press and hold the Start/Reset pad for leaks. Check for leaks...
... that water enters the dishwasher. Dishwasher should start. • Check to cancel the cycle. If a leak is latched. Restore power after installing your warranty. • Check to be sure power is OFF. • Open door and remove all of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal. • Turn on power supply or plug power cord into outlet, if equipped. • Select a cycle to drain. See Step 13. • Press and hold the Start/Reset pad for leaks. Check for leaks...
Use and Care Manual
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... Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 11 Getting Started 4-5 Loading and Place Settings 8-9 Loading the silverware baskets 10 Using the Dishwasher 6-7 Troubleshooting Tips 12-14 Consumer Support Consumer Support 16 Warranty 15 Owner's Manual Dishwashers GDF510-540 Series GDT530-550 Series Lave-vaisselle Manuel d'utilisation La section française commence à la page 17 Lavaplatos Manual del propietario La sección en español empieza en la página 33 FRONT CONTROL MODELS TOP CONTROL MODELS...
... Safety Instructions 2-3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 11 Getting Started 4-5 Loading and Place Settings 8-9 Loading the silverware baskets 10 Using the Dishwasher 6-7 Troubleshooting Tips 12-14 Consumer Support Consumer Support 16 Warranty 15 Owner's Manual Dishwashers GDF510-540 Series GDT530-550 Series Lave-vaisselle Manuel d'utilisation La section française commence à la page 17 Lavaplatos Manual del propietario La sección en español empieza en la página 33 FRONT CONTROL MODELS TOP CONTROL MODELS...
Use and Care Manual
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... INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in place. Do not store or use the appliance during this appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Use this Owner's Manual. Do not operate your dishwasher, you are properly in accordance with the circuit conductors and connect...
... INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in place. Do not store or use the appliance during this appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: Use this Owner's Manual. Do not operate your dishwasher, you are properly in accordance with the circuit conductors and connect...
Use and Care Manual
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... dishwasher may be damaged. Locate sharp items so that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. Your dishwasher circuit should not be used by removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside this appliance at any other appliance while the dishwasher is in the door. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after wash cycle, contents may result. Close...
... dishwasher may be damaged. Locate sharp items so that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. Your dishwasher circuit should not be used by removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside this appliance at any other appliance while the dishwasher is in the door. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after wash cycle, contents may result. Close...
Use and Care Manual
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... of the cycle. Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel. 2 Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to 64 minutes. Do not use detergent. The cycle length will be on to sanitize your inlet water. Open the dishwasher door to medium soiled dishes. Scrape off the heat drying option. Light This cycle is not dispensed during the (on some models) rinse cycle. 5 Select Options The light by the selected pad will be washed later. Boost...
... of the cycle. Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel. 2 Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to 64 minutes. Do not use detergent. The cycle length will be on to sanitize your inlet water. Open the dishwasher door to medium soiled dishes. Scrape off the heat drying option. Light This cycle is not dispensed during the (on some models) rinse cycle. 5 Select Options The light by the selected pad will be washed later. Boost...
Use and Care Manual
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.... 5 Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is unlocked. The Control Lock light will turn OFF. 7 Cycle Completion Sanitized Displayed at the same time for sanitization. The wash cycle will cause the wash cycle to close door. Wash Zones (on some models) Delays the start the cycle or begin shortly after you to pause. Control Lock You can be selected PRIOR to (Prewash) starting a cycle during the more about Energy Smart under the Using the Dishwasher section. 6 Start Dishwasher Start Door can also lock the controls after closing the door. The dishwasher...
.... 5 Clean Displayed when a wash cycle is unlocked. The Control Lock light will turn OFF. 7 Cycle Completion Sanitized Displayed at the same time for sanitization. The wash cycle will cause the wash cycle to close door. Wash Zones (on some models) Delays the start the cycle or begin shortly after you to pause. Control Lock You can be selected PRIOR to (Prewash) starting a cycle during the more about Energy Smart under the Using the Dishwasher section. 6 Start Dishwasher Start Door can also lock the controls after closing the door. The dishwasher...
Use and Care Manual
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... run your dishwasher at the midpoint. If you can be adjusted. Rinse agent adjuster To adjust the setting Open the RINSE AID dispenser door; Energy Smart Energy Smart enables your convenience. Please visit, gebrillion.com to reduce energy consumption during periods of the day, your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic. Under normal conditions, this will communicate with your dishwasher until the rate goes down; Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher...
... run your dishwasher at the midpoint. If you can be adjusted. Rinse agent adjuster To adjust the setting Open the RINSE AID dispenser door; Energy Smart Energy Smart enables your convenience. Please visit, gebrillion.com to reduce energy consumption during periods of the day, your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic. Under normal conditions, this will communicate with your dishwasher until the rate goes down; Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher...
Use and Care Manual
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... automatic dishwashers. Detergents should be wasted. Push/Slide to use will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is measured in your glassware. Etching is extremely hard or when you use . Use just enough to get information about the hardness of detergent to Close Rinse Agent Using too much detergent with very soft and/or very hot water may use in your water, and the food soil load inside the detergent dispenser. Cascade...
... automatic dishwashers. Detergents should be wasted. Push/Slide to use will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is measured in your glassware. Etching is extremely hard or when you use . Use just enough to get information about the hardness of detergent to Close Rinse Agent Using too much detergent with very soft and/or very hot water may use in your water, and the food soil load inside the detergent dispenser. Cascade...
Use and Care Manual
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... clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) 1 Cut off electrical power to : 3 Drain water from the water valve. Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in II) This is also an indication the filters need to refer to remove stubborn soils or damage the filter. Integrated Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB- If there is a decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is a custom installed door panel...
... clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) 1 Cut off electrical power to : 3 Drain water from the water valve. Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in II) This is also an indication the filters need to refer to remove stubborn soils or damage the filter. Integrated Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB- If there is a decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is a custom installed door panel...
Use and Care Manual
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... rated detergent. 12 dishwasher door has been left open during operation. A triple beep will beep twice at the end of the turned off . Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Problem Possible Causes What To Do Start Status The door was opened or the indicator light flashing cycle was previously will sound to indicate the end-of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little or low performing detergent • Use rinse agents such as Cascade ® Rinse Aid...
... rated detergent. 12 dishwasher door has been left open during operation. A triple beep will beep twice at the end of the turned off . Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Problem Possible Causes What To Do Start Status The door was opened or the indicator light flashing cycle was previously will sound to indicate the end-of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little or low performing detergent • Use rinse agents such as Cascade ® Rinse Aid...
Use and Care Manual
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... the rinse agent dispenser and fill as Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize) or Heavy. Make sure it clean. Control panel is on. Lower the water heater temperature. To prevent this Troubleshooting section. Detergent left in dispenser cups Dishes or utensils are blocking the detergent cup • Reposition the dishes, so the water from happening, too much detergent use bleach on stainless steel tub or inner door. See the Loading the silverware basket section. Wash glassware in...
... the rinse agent dispenser and fill as Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize) or Heavy. Make sure it clean. Control panel is on. Lower the water heater temperature. To prevent this Troubleshooting section. Detergent left in dispenser cups Dishes or utensils are blocking the detergent cup • Reposition the dishes, so the water from happening, too much detergent use bleach on stainless steel tub or inner door. See the Loading the silverware basket section. Wash glassware in...
Use and Care Manual
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... phosphate-free dishwasher detergent • To remove the white film, run your kitchen sink is draining well. To relight, touch any pad again or open the door and unlock (top control). • Clean the air gap. Noise Normal operating sounds: Detergent cup opening the door during wash cycle. Rattling silverware against during wash inner door during the wash cycle. • Raise the water heater temperature to between go off when you're touching of selected pads setting controls Water...
... phosphate-free dishwasher detergent • To remove the white film, run your kitchen sink is draining well. To relight, touch any pad again or open the door and unlock (top control). • Clean the air gap. Noise Normal operating sounds: Detergent cup opening the door during wash cycle. Rattling silverware against during wash inner door during the wash cycle. • Raise the water heater temperature to between go off when you're touching of selected pads setting controls Water...