GE Profile Quiet Power 5 Manual

EDW4000 Series
EDW5000 Series
EDW6000 Series
GHDA400 Series
GHDA600 Series
GLD4000 Series
GLD5000 Series
GLD6000 Series
HLD4000 Series
GLDE400 Series
GLDE500 Series 
Owner ’s Manual
Dishwashers
165D4700P376     49-55052     10-08 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Control Panel and Settings . . . . 4–7
Loading Place Settings  . . . . . . . . 11
Loading the Racks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional Accessories  . . . . . . . . ....

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING — 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WATER HEATER S AFETY
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the...

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PROPER DISPOS AL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a 
few days.” If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions 
below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:
■Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Door latch...

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About the dishwasher control panel. (For models with sensor: EDW6000 Series, 
GHDA600 Series, GLD6000 Series)
You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and
appearance may vary from your model.
Control Settings 
Status Indicator Lights
The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a
malfunction. The...

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Safety Instructions
SPEED CYCLE7.3 gal., 35 min.
or
This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
SPEED WASH
(on some models)
CHINA CRYSTAL7.3 gal., 48 min.
(on some models)
This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal. 
RINSE ONLY2.5 gal., 12 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.
NOTE: Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF...

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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Customer Service
Troubleshooting Tips
Installation Instructions
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Customer Service
Troubleshooting Tips
Installation Instructions
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
About the dishwasher control panel. (For models without a sensor: EDW4000 Series, 
EDW5000 Series, GHDA400 Series, GLD4000 Series, GLD5000 Series, HLD4000 Series, GLDE400 Series and...

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Operating Instructions
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Installation Instructions
Options
The light above the selected pad will be ONto indicate which OPTION has been selected.
HOT STARTFor use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be 
(on some selectedPRIOR to starting the cycle.This option will improve both wash and dry
models) performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time. 
NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.
HEATED...

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
food.■Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings 
and excessive amounts of grease or oil.
■Remove acidic food soils that can discolor
stainless steel.
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Using the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
Use Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal...

Use only detergent specifically made for use 
in dishwashers. Cascade®and Electrasol®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been
approved for use in all GE 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 hardor soft. With hard
water, you need extra detergent . With soft water,
you need less detergent .
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by
contacting your...

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Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack
Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and
saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack
for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best
along the sides. This is also a secure place for
dishwasher-safe plastics.
The utility...