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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
PDW8900 Series
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PDW9700 Series
Control Panel and Settings . . . . . . . 4–7
PDW9900 Series
Flashing Display Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–14
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . .8–11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 16–18
Consumer Support
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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. WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen 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 tw
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are Take off the door of the washing compartment or getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow remove the door latch (as shown). the instructions below to help prevent accidents. NOTE: PDW9700 an
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About the dishwasher control panel. 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. PDW8900 Series 1 6 2 3 5 4 PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series 1 5 Smart Dispense LOW DETERGENT ANTI-BACTERIAL SPEED CYCLE SINGLE RACK WASH DRYING SENSING SANITIZED COOKWARE CHINA CYCLE RINSE ONLY WASHING CLEAN NORMAL PLASTIC CYCLE 2 3 4 6 Control Settings Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by models) 1 The Statu
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Selections (continued) 3 COOKWARE Heavy 8.9 gal., 80 min. (POTS & PANS) Medium 7.8 gal., 70 min. Light 6.7 gal., 60 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 WASH Heavy 7.8 gal., 75 min. Medium 6.7 gal., 65 min. Light 4.5 gal., 50 min. This cycle is for me
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About the dishwasher control panel. Enhancements (continued) 4 ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run longer with heating element on to improve both wash (EXTRA HOT WASH) and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle. PRE WASH For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be (on some models) selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds 15 minutes to the cycle time. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle. HEATED DRY S
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Clean 6 PDW8900 Series The CLEAN light is illuminated when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete. The light will stay ON until a pad is pressed or the door is opened and then closed. PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series The CLEAN light is illuminated and a double beep will sound when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete. You may remove the dishes at any time. Note the high-efficiency fan will run
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Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. ® ® Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse Agent ® ® Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear rinse
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Manual Washer Dispenser Your dishwasher comes equipped with an automatic Medium Medium Extremely liquid dishwasher detergent dispenser (SmartDispense) Soft Hard Hard Soft and a Manual Washer dispenser. You can use either of these dispensers but don’t use both at the same time. The cover of the main wash section will open during the PRE wash cycle. If you are using the SmartDispense, leave the cover of the ma
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Using the dishwasher. SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser This dishwasher contains a SmartDispense feature Set the door at a comfortable angle to fill the which automatically dispenses liquid dishwasher dispenser (or all the way open if you prefer). detergent into each cycle based on soil level and water hardness. To utilize the SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser, it must first be filled. Use ONLY the following liquid (or gel) automatic dishwasher detergents in your SmartDispenser: ® Electrasol ®
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser (Cont.) DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT Water hardness calibration From the standby mode (dishwasher not running a cycle and the panel lights are on), enter the water hardness selection mode. On dishwashers with a 12-button front control panel, press the COOKWARE and DELAY HOURS pads at the same time for 3 seconds. 12-Button Front Control Panel NOTE: Using a detergent that is
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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 The upper rack is good for all kinds of and saucers, pots and pans can be placed odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and bowls and other items should be placed face glasses fit best along the sides. This is also down. Fold-
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Lower Rack The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item and cookware. Large items such as broiler such as a pot or dish handle extend through pans and baking racks should go along the the bottom rack. This could block the wash left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls arm and cause poor washing results. along the sides, in corners or in the back. The Fol
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Loading the dishwasher racks. Extra Rack Features (on some models) Cutlery Tray The cutlery tray holds up to 4 large knifes such as a carver, chef’s knives, bread knife, etc., that are too tall to fit in the silverware basket. Hook the tray onto the rear of the upper rack. Lay the knives between the guides (as shown). Bowl Tines The special large-bowl tines in the lower rack add flexibility to your loading pattern. They are useful for serving bowls or other large bowls. To use the bowl tines, f
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Caring for the dishwasher. ge.com Cleaning the Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers sure you know what type of panel you have. ending in SS) Refer to the last two letters of your model The stainless steel panels can be cleaned number. You can locate your model number with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product on the left-hand tub wall just inside the door. u
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only when you want to restart the indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher. dishwasher is running. This will cancel the cycle. The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains (about 90 se
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do ® ® Spots and filming • Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear rinse agents to remove spots and Extremely hard water on glasses and prevent new film buildup. Low inlet water temperature flatware • To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware: Overloading the dishwasher 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. Improper loading 2 Do not add detergent. O
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from is tripped the circuit. Power is turned off • In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on. Control panel is locked • Unlock control panel. See page 6. Control panel needs to be • Tur
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail After mailing the Read your Owner’s your Consumer registration below, store Manual carefully. Product Ownership this document in a safe It will help you Registration today. place. It contains operate your new Have the peace of inform
