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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
PDW8900 Series
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
PDW9700 Series
Control Panel and Settings . . . . 4–7
PDW9900 Series
Flashing Display Lights . . . . . . . . . .7
Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . . 14
Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . 12–14
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . .8–11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 16–18
Consumer Su
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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 www.GEAppliances.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. NO
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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 www.GEAppliances.com Selections (continued) 3 COOKWARE Heavy 10.9 gal., 94 min. (POTS & PANS) Medium 8.5 gal., 78 min. Light 7.3 gal., 73 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 8.5 gal., 65 min. Medium 7.3 gal., 60 min. Light 4.9 gal., 49 min. This
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About the dishwasher control panel. Enhancements (continued) 4 ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run longer with heating elements on to improve both wash and dry (EXTRA HOT WASH) 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 selected PRIOR to (on some models) starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle. HEATED DRY Sh
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.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 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 fa
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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 Rinse Aid Rinse Agent ® ® Jet-Dry or Cascade Rinse Aid rinse agent im
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Proper Use of Detergent Your dishwasher comes equipped with an Filling the Dispenser automatic liquid dishwasher detergent dispenser If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover 1 (SmartDispense) and a Main Washer dispenser. You by depressing the cover latch. can use either of these dispensers but don’t use Add detergent to the Main Wash section, as both at the same time. If you use both d
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Using the dishwasher. SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser This dishwasher contains a SmartDispense feature The dispenser will hold 45 oz of liquid dishwasher which automatically dispenses liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). detergent into each cycle based on soil level and water hardness. To utilize the SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser, it must first be filled. Any commercially available liquid dishwasher detergent can be used (i.e., ® ® Electrosol and Cascade ). WARNING! Absolut
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Smart Dispense Detergent Dispenser (Cont.) Water hardness calibration Before You Use Your SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser From the standby mode (dishwasher not running a cycle and the panel lights are on), the consumer Your dishwasher comes equipped with an may enter the water hardness selection mode. automatic liquid dishwasher detergent dispenser (SmartDispense). Based on the soil level of
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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 in odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and bowls and other items should be placed glasses fit best along the sides. This is also face down. Fold-
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Lower Rack The lower rack is best used for plates, Also, be careful not to let a portion of an saucers and cookware. Large items such as item such as a pot or dish handle extend broiler pans and baking racks should go through the bottom rack. This could block along the left-hand side. Load platters, pots the wash arm and cause poor washing and bowls along the sides, in corners or in results. the
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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 Optional accessories. www.GEAppliances.com 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 (PDW9700 Series models 800.626.2002. In Canada, please refer to the yellow only): pages for the nearest Camco service center. Specify accessory num
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Caring for the dishwasher. Stainless Steel Panels The stainless steel panels can be cleaned Stainless Steel Interior—Tub and Inner Door ® with CERAMA BRYTE Stainless Steel The stainless steel used to make the Appliance Cleaner or a similar product dishwasher tub and inner door provides using a clean, soft cloth. the highest reliability available in a GE ® dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner You can order CERAMA BRYTE Stainless door should be scratched or dented during Steel Appliance Cl
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Stained dishwasher Detergent with colorant • Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that parts was used will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant. ® ® Cascade and Electrasol Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do ® White film on inside Hard water minerals • GE recommends Jet Dry Dishwasher Cleaner to help surfaces remove some hard water and minteral stains. • For extreme staining, clean the interior by applying dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge. Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than those recommended or dishwasher detergent because it may ® ® cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade and Electrasol
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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
