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GEAppliances.com
Owner’s Manual
PDW8200 Series
PDW8400 Series
PDW8500 Series
PDW8600 Series
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover
Operating Instructions
Product Registration . . . . . .13, 14
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Panel and Settings . . . 4–6
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 9
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . .10
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. 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 two weeks or more, prevent the possibi
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL 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 (as shown). WHE
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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. 1 6 3 5 4 2 Control Settings Status Indicator Lights (on some models) 1 The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in. SENSING Displayed while th
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com SPEED CYCLE Heavy 9.3 gal., 36 min. (on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min. Light 5.7 gal., 33 min. This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware. CHINA CRYSTAL Heavy 10.0 gal., 49 min. Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min. Light 7.2 gal., 36 min. This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal. GLASSES Heavy 10.0 gal., 45 min. (on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 33 min. Light 7.2 gal., 32 min. This cycle
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About the dishwasher control panel. 5 Start Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins, and If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if approximately 60 seconds later the wash action the START/RESET pad is not selected within two minutes. begins. To activate the display, open and clos
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the dishwasher. GEAppliances.com Dish Preparation Prior to Loading No prerinsing of normal food soil is required. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of grease or oil. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel. Remove large quantities of any remaining food. Using the Dishwasher Door It 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, The upper rack is good for all kinds of cups and saucers, pots and pans can be odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing placed in this rack for effective cleaning. bowls and other items should be placed Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. face down. Fold-down tines (on
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Silverware Basket A variety of options is available regarding To load flatware, simply push the the three-piece silverware basket (on adjustable handle to either side (on some some models) in your dishwasher. The models). Put flatware in the removable One-piece basket (on some models) complete basket is designed to fit on the basket with fork and knife handles up to right side of the lower rack. Add
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About optional accessories. You can change the appearance of your dishwasher These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, to match your kitchen cabinets by ordering one of MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by calling these optional accessories (PDW8500 models only): 800.626.2002. 1/4” Wood Panel Trim Kit Specify accessory number when ordering. 3/4” Trimless Wood Panel Kit Descriptions of Optional Accessories Wood panel trim kit—This accessory contains Trimless wood panel kit—Th
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights go off Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. when you’re setting controls touching of selected pads To relight, touch any p
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Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do ® Spots and filming Extremely hard water • Use Jet-Dry rinse agent to remove spots and prevent new film buildup. on glasses and Low inlet water temperature • To remove stubborn spots and preexisting film from glassware: flatware Overloading the dishwasher 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. Improper loading 2 Do not add detergent. Old or damp powder detergent 3 Select the COOK WARE cycle. Rinse agent dispenser empty 4 S
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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, Manual carefully. Product Ownership store this document It will help you Registration today. in a safe place. It operate your new Have the peace of contains inform
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Dishwasher Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of the di
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