GE Quiet Power 3 Owners Manual

GLDA690
GLDA696
Owner ’s Manual
Dishwa shers165D4700P34649-55027     07-07 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10
Control Panel and Settings  . . . . . . . 4–5
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Dishwasher  . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 11–12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . .Back Cover 
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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IMPORTANT  SAFET Y INFORMAT ION.
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...

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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 to help prevent accidents.Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher
Take off the door of the washing compartment or
remove the door latch (as shown).
Consumer Support
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About the dishwasher control panel.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Control Settings 
Wash Cycles
POTS & PANS7.4 gal., 85 min.
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this
cycle.
NORMAL WASH5.3 gal., 56 min.
This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled...

Start/Reset
Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the
START /RESETpad to begin the cycle. The water fill begins immediately, and approximately 60 seconds later
the wash action begins.
When the dishwasher door is fully closed and latched, the control panel lights will display the last settings
you selected. If you don’t want to change any of the settings, siimply touch the START /RESETpad to begin
the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights...

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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.
Using the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
Use Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal...

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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
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...

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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 upper rack...

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Caring for the dishwasher.ge.com
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Before cleaning the front panel, make 
sure you know what type of panel you
have. Refer to the last two letters of your
model number. You can locate your model
number on the left-hand tub wall just
inside the door. If your model number 
ends with BB, WW or CC, then you have a
Painted Door panel. If your model number
ends with SS, then you have a Stainless...

Spray Arms and Filters
The dishwasher will flush away all 
normal food soils. However, objects (fruit
pits, bones, etc.) may collect in openings
and should be removed occasionally to
avoid clogging the drain system.
CAUTION:Personal
injury hazard. Before cleaning the
interior, wait at least 20 minutes after
a cycle for the heating element to
cool down. Failure to do so could
result in burn injuries.
Cleaning the Spray Arms
Because hard water chemicals will 
clog the spray arm jets and bearings, 
it is...