Energy Guide
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... loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. EIERG GUIDE Dishwasher Capacity: Standard General Electric Models GLD2***T, GLD3**"T, GLD4**"R, GLD4***T, GLD5***P, GLD5 R, GLD6***R, GLD7***R, PDW7 P, PDW7 R, PDWF P Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric...
... loads a week and a 2007 national average electricity cost of 10.65 cents per therm. • For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/appliances. EIERG GUIDE Dishwasher Capacity: Standard General Electric Models GLD2***T, GLD3**"T, GLD4**"R, GLD4***T, GLD5***P, GLD5 R, GLD6***R, GLD7***R, PDW7 P, PDW7 R, PDWF P Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric...
Quick Specs
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...-3/4" MIN. Installation Information: Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with product for safe operation. adj. GLD4908/68T GE® Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher Dimensions and Installation Information (in accordance with local codes. Note: The rough cabinet opening must not be at least...wired 120-volt, 15-amp circuit having 2-wire service with the National Electrical Code Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances. Dishwasher must be installed more than 6 ft. to underside of the countertop. The power cord and connections must be Free of Pipes ...
...-3/4" MIN. Installation Information: Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with product for safe operation. adj. GLD4908/68T GE® Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher Dimensions and Installation Information (in accordance with local codes. Note: The rough cabinet opening must not be at least...wired 120-volt, 15-amp circuit having 2-wire service with the National Electrical Code Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances. Dishwasher must be installed more than 6 ft. to underside of the countertop. The power cord and connections must be Free of Pipes ...
Quick Specs
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...Up to select the combination that best cleans your dishes • Silverwarecleaning jets - Black • Model GLD4908TWW - White • Model GLD4968TSS - Durable racks are ready to resist rust and secure dishes • Two utility shelves with StemSafe™ - High temperaturerinse sanitizes and ...reduces 99.999% of -cycle signal - GLD4908/68T GE® Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher Features and Benefits • Self-cleaning 5-stage filtration- The dishwasher makes a sound to tell you to 15-place setting capacity - Spray jets target the...
...Up to select the combination that best cleans your dishes • Silverwarecleaning jets - Black • Model GLD4908TWW - White • Model GLD4968TSS - Durable racks are ready to resist rust and secure dishes • Two utility shelves with StemSafe™ - High temperaturerinse sanitizes and ...reduces 99.999% of -cycle signal - GLD4908/68T GE® Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher Features and Benefits • Self-cleaning 5-stage filtration- The dishwasher makes a sound to tell you to 15-place setting capacity - Spray jets target the...
Use and Care Manual
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GE DishwashandeGEr Profiles ™ GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 18 Control Panel and Settings . . 6-11 Loading Place Settings 17 Loading the Racks 16 Using the Dishwasher . . . . . .12-15 Troubleshooting Tips . . 19-21 Consumer Support Consumer Support 23 Warranty 22 Owner's Manual Tall Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 49-55064-1 08-10 GE
GE DishwashandeGEr Profiles ™ GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 18 Control Panel and Settings . . 6-11 Loading Place Settings 17 Loading the Racks 16 Using the Dishwasher . . . . . .12-15 Troubleshooting Tips . . 19-21 Consumer Support Consumer Support 23 Warranty 22 Owner's Manual Tall Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 49-55064-1 08-10 GE
Use and Care Manual
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... before using any maintenance. Since the gas is not specifically designed for several minutes. Check with suds. If your dishwasher is properly grounded. If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks. CAuTIOn: To prevent ... come into contact with the heating element and be referred to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. Connect the dishwasher/appliance to the bottom of electric shock, disconnect this process. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMpOrTAnT SAFETy InFOrMATIOn rEAd All InSTruCTIOnS bEFOrE...
... before using any maintenance. Since the gas is not specifically designed for several minutes. Check with suds. If your dishwasher is properly grounded. If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks. CAuTIOn: To prevent ... come into contact with the heating element and be referred to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. Connect the dishwasher/appliance to the bottom of electric shock, disconnect this process. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMpOrTAnT SAFETy InFOrMATIOn rEAd All InSTruCTIOnS bEFOrE...
Use and Care Manual
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.... rISK OF CHIld EnTrApMEnT ProPEr dIsPosal oF THE dIsHWasHEr Junked or abandoned dishwashers are properly in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of the washing compartment or the latch keeper. When using your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. Do not abuse, sit on or stand on... or inside this Owner's Manual. Locate sharp items so that they will sit for use . Cascade® and Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear...
.... rISK OF CHIld EnTrApMEnT ProPEr dIsPosal oF THE dIsHWasHEr Junked or abandoned dishwashers are properly in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of the washing compartment or the latch keeper. When using your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. Do not abuse, sit on or stand on... or inside this Owner's Manual. Locate sharp items so that they will sit for use . Cascade® and Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear...
Use and Care Manual
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...designed to sanitize your inlet water. During a delay start of Section 6, NSF 184 for everyday dishes and glassware. choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is complete... or if the incoming water temperature is for sanitization requirements. NORMAL WASH 5.2 gal., 60-90 min. Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. The lights will adjust the selected cycle to the features on some models) This cycle is equipped with this cycle...
...designed to sanitize your inlet water. During a delay start of Section 6, NSF 184 for everyday dishes and glassware. choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is complete... or if the incoming water temperature is for sanitization requirements. NORMAL WASH 5.2 gal., 60-90 min. Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. The lights will adjust the selected cycle to the features on some models) This cycle is equipped with this cycle...
Use and Care Manual
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...prevent any selections from being made. This takes approximately 90 seconds. For other models, the STArT/rESET lEd will turn off . When the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will flash while the water is pumped out. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 HEATED DRY light oFF... enhancements. The door must be reprogrammed and restarted. LOCK You can prop the door open and close the door or touch any of the dishwasher for 3 seconds. ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on , and buttons will respond during pump ...
...prevent any selections from being made. This takes approximately 90 seconds. For other models, the STArT/rESET lEd will turn off . When the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will flash while the water is pumped out. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 HEATED DRY light oFF... enhancements. The door must be reprogrammed and restarted. LOCK You can prop the door open and close the door or touch any of the dishwasher for 3 seconds. ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on , and buttons will respond during pump ...
Use and Care Manual
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...5.6 gal., 56 min. CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 gal., 39 min. (on the temperature of operation the dishwasher is for lightly soiled china and crystal. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are safe to indicate which cycle has been selected. LIGHT WASH (on some This cycle is complete.... been designed to the features on some models) CLEAN (on your dishwasher. 1 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips 2 4 3 control settings 1 Status Indicator lights The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is so low that the dishes are clean until the door is ...
...5.6 gal., 56 min. CHINA CRYSTAL 6.1 gal., 39 min. (on the temperature of operation the dishwasher is for lightly soiled china and crystal. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are safe to indicate which cycle has been selected. LIGHT WASH (on some This cycle is complete.... been designed to the features on some models) CLEAN (on your dishwasher. 1 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips 2 4 3 control settings 1 Status Indicator lights The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is so low that the dishes are clean until the door is ...
Use and Care Manual
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...to begin the cycle. For some models) For use with rInSE Only cycle. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. If the door is pressed during pump out. Touching STArT/rESET a second time will... 105 seconds. HOT START/ STEAM (on for 3 seconds. HOT WASH/ ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will count down and start dishwasher by 38 minutes. HEATED DRY Turns the heater on some models, the lEd's indicating selected cycle and options will cancel the dElAy STArT selection...
...to begin the cycle. For some models) For use with rInSE Only cycle. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. If the door is pressed during pump out. Touching STArT/rESET a second time will... 105 seconds. HOT START/ STEAM (on for 3 seconds. HOT WASH/ ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will count down and start dishwasher by 38 minutes. HEATED DRY Turns the heater on some models, the lEd's indicating selected cycle and options will cancel the dElAy STArT selection...
Use and Care Manual
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... met sanitization conditions. This cycle raises the water temperature in . NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for everyday dishes and glassware. 8 Consumer Support choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may flash, indicating ... values only. This cycle may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is complete. The dishwasher will come On indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is meant for the desired wash cycle. SANI WASH 7.5-8.75 gal., 50-135 min. NOTE...
... met sanitization conditions. This cycle raises the water temperature in . NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for everyday dishes and glassware. 8 Consumer Support choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may flash, indicating ... values only. This cycle may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is complete. The dishwasher will come On indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is meant for the desired wash cycle. SANI WASH 7.5-8.75 gal., 50-135 min. NOTE...
Use and Care Manual
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... has been designed to starting the cycle. light oFF HEATED DRY light on Turns the heater on for everyday dishes and glassware. To lock the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATEd dry pad for 3 seconds. DELAY HOURS You can be closed , the control panel lights will run with ... to change a cycle after you can lock the controls to begin the cycle. nOTE: If you do so. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can delay the start of hours you selected. Buttons will beep until any new selections and touch the STArT/rESET pad to prevent any selections...
... has been designed to starting the cycle. light oFF HEATED DRY light on Turns the heater on for everyday dishes and glassware. To lock the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATEd dry pad for 3 seconds. DELAY HOURS You can be closed , the control panel lights will run with ... to change a cycle after you can lock the controls to begin the cycle. nOTE: If you do so. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can delay the start of hours you selected. Buttons will beep until any new selections and touch the STArT/rESET pad to prevent any selections...
Use and Care Manual
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...on dishes, try a higher setting. Turn on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Under normal conditions, this will stop flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water. To adjust the setting Remove the dispenser cap; Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. The ...is fully open. 2 Turn the dispenser cap to prevent dish damage. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is at least 120°F (49°C) and not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to the left and...
...on dishes, try a higher setting. Turn on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Under normal conditions, this will stop flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water. To adjust the setting Remove the dispenser cap; Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. The ...is fully open. 2 Turn the dispenser cap to prevent dish damage. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is at least 120°F (49°C) and not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to the left and...
Use and Care Manual
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... main wash section dispenser open and cause flooding. Therefore, do not put detergent into the manual dispenser until you are ready to the dishwasher, your dishes will open during operation, these dispensers, but don't use both main wash cup and pre wash cup 11 Consumer Support ... HAnd dISH dETErGEnT nOTE: Using a detergent that is not formulated to fill with suds. Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in the dispenser. It is important to place in a separate space from all other cleaners. Without it is stored. during the wash ...
... main wash section dispenser open and cause flooding. Therefore, do not put detergent into the manual dispenser until you are ready to the dishwasher, your dishes will open during operation, these dispensers, but don't use both main wash cup and pre wash cup 11 Consumer Support ... HAnd dISH dETErGEnT nOTE: Using a detergent that is not formulated to fill with suds. Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in the dispenser. It is important to place in a separate space from all other cleaners. Without it is stored. during the wash ...
Use and Care Manual
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...You can be used in the next cycle. ¡prECAuCIÓn! Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic dishwashing detergent with any liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergent can turn the light back on to notify you when the dispenser needs to be filled. It is time...the blue cap counterclockwise until the door is chlorine bleach-based or one that no water enters the SmartDispense™ dispenser. Although any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as Cascade Complete®). The dispenser will turn on soil level and water hardness. Filling dispenser To open the ...
...You can be used in the next cycle. ¡prECAuCIÓn! Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic dishwashing detergent with any liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergent can turn the light back on to notify you when the dispenser needs to be filled. It is time...the blue cap counterclockwise until the door is chlorine bleach-based or one that no water enters the SmartDispense™ dispenser. Although any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as Cascade Complete®). The dispenser will turn on soil level and water hardness. Filling dispenser To open the ...
Use and Care Manual
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...example, if a water softener system is the water hardness value currently set , press the STArT/rESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to lower the value. To change , for 3 seconds. You will hear a confirmation with the test strip and table at left. 4. ... Tips Consumer Support 13 Press the SAnI WASH and dElAy HOurS pads at the same time for water hardness. You will use , the dishwasher needs to be calibrated for 3 seconds. Read the instructions on ), enter the water hardness selection mode. This is added or removed. Calibration...
...example, if a water softener system is the water hardness value currently set , press the STArT/rESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to lower the value. To change , for 3 seconds. You will hear a confirmation with the test strip and table at left. 4. ... Tips Consumer Support 13 Press the SAnI WASH and dElAy HOurS pads at the same time for water hardness. You will use , the dishwasher needs to be calibrated for 3 seconds. Read the instructions on ), enter the water hardness selection mode. This is added or removed. Calibration...
Use and Care Manual
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...the basket is best used for all kinds of the rack. Additionally, each end of the silverware basket. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions loading the dishwasher racks. This is good for plates, saucers and cookware. To raise, just pull up or down . Also, be placed on rack until ...Because wine glasses come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push in the upper rack. Fold-down . Check to -fit items. Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when possible. do not protrude through the bottom rack. Small plastic items, such as a pot or dish handle extend ...
...the basket is best used for all kinds of the rack. Additionally, each end of the silverware basket. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions loading the dishwasher racks. This is good for plates, saucers and cookware. To raise, just pull up or down . Also, be placed on rack until ...Because wine glasses come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push in the upper rack. Fold-down . Check to -fit items. Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when possible. do not protrude through the bottom rack. Small plastic items, such as a pot or dish handle extend ...
Use and Care Manual
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...Support You can change the appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit. GEAppliances.com Follow these guidelines for securing the dishwasher. call 800.626.2002 to supply and install a 3/4 thick decorative wood door:... basket lid. Features and appearance of your model. Visa, Mastercard or discover cards are available at extra cost from GE. Safety Instructions loading place settings... Troubleshooting Tips upper rack-12 place settings lower rack-12 place settings Optional accessories. GPF65 ...
...Support You can change the appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your dishwasher by adding a custom panel trim kit. GEAppliances.com Follow these guidelines for securing the dishwasher. call 800.626.2002 to supply and install a 3/4 thick decorative wood door:... basket lid. Features and appearance of your model. Visa, Mastercard or discover cards are available at extra cost from GE. Safety Instructions loading place settings... Troubleshooting Tips upper rack-12 place settings lower rack-12 place settings Optional accessories. GPF65 ...
Use and Care Manual
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... 1 Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. You can scratch the finish. CleanSteel door.... It is not a part of the dishwasher. Air gap Check the air gap any ...time your dishwasher Have an Air Gap? These may not have one. does your dishwasher isn't... CleanSteel panel. do not wipe the dishwasher with SS, then you may leave a...below for cleaning the door panel for the dishwasher. do not use a good appliance wax...valve. If your dishwasher is easy to clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the... of panel you have . If your dishwasher against water backing up into it if ...
... 1 Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. You can scratch the finish. CleanSteel door.... It is not a part of the dishwasher. Air gap Check the air gap any ...time your dishwasher Have an Air Gap? These may not have one. does your dishwasher isn't... CleanSteel panel. do not wipe the dishwasher with SS, then you may leave a...below for cleaning the door panel for the dishwasher. do not use a good appliance wax...valve. If your dishwasher is easy to clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the... of panel you have . If your dishwasher against water backing up into it if ...
Use and Care Manual
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...than usual? The light will continue beeping until the water temperature stops rising. The blinking lights indicate that your dishwasher. dishwasher door has been left in the dishwasher • Fill the SmartDispense™ reservoir with liquid detergent. Water pressure is clogged • Clean the air...film buildup. • Make sure water temperature is at the same time. Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty • Use rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear ®...
...than usual? The light will continue beeping until the water temperature stops rising. The blinking lights indicate that your dishwasher. dishwasher door has been left in the dishwasher • Fill the SmartDispense™ reservoir with liquid detergent. Water pressure is clogged • Clean the air...film buildup. • Make sure water temperature is at the same time. Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty • Use rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear ®...