GE PDW1800N02BB Owner's manual

Brand: GE

Model: PDW1800N02BB

Category: Dishwashers

Type: Owner's manual

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The GE PDW1800N02BB dishwasher offers a variety of features to make dishwashing easier and more efficient. With its 7 wash cycles, including Heavy, Normal, Light, Glasses, Air-Dry, Speed, and Rinse, you can customize the cleaning intensity to suit your needs. The Delay Hours option allows you to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours, giving you flexibility in scheduling your dishwashing tasks. The dishwasher also features a rinse aid dispenser that helps prevent spots and film buildup on dishes, glassware, and silverware.

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Safety Instructions ........ 2,s

Operating Instructions

Control Panels and Settings .... 4, S

Loading the

Dishwasher Racks ................ 8

Using the Dishwasher .......... 6, 7

Care Instructions

Care and Cleaning ............ 9, 10

Troubleshooting Tips ... !!-!:s

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warrantg ....................... 15

PDW1800 Series

PDW1860 Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Youcan find them on a label on the

tub walljust insidethe door.

165D4700P371 49-55046 05-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING --

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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.

_4,WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been used

for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GASIS EXPLOSIVE.

Ifthe hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury

by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any

electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure willallow any built-

up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance

during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with

your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at ge.com.

• Connectto a grounded metal, permanent wiring

system; or run an equipment-grounding

conductor with the circuit conductors and

connect to the equipment-grounding terminal

or lead of the appliance.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in a riskof electric shock.

Checkwith a qualified electrician or service

representative if you are in doubt whether the

appliance isproperly grounded.

• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping

or packing material properly.

• Donot attempt to repair or replace any part

of your dishwasher unless it isspecifically

recommended inthis manual. All other servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Tominimize the possibility of electric shock,

disconnect this appliance from the power supply

before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot

disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

We recommend having o qualified technician

serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: To prevent minor inJury or property damage

• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare

before handling.

• Usinga detergent that is

not specifically designed

for dishwasherswill cause

the dishwasherto fillwith

suds.

• If your dishwasher isconnected to a

wall switch, ensure that the switch is

on prior to use.

• On dishwashers with electronic

controls, if you choose to turn the wall

switch off between wash cycles,allow

5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before

touching ON/OFFto allow the control to reboot.

• Non-Dishware Items:Donot wash items such

aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters and

paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to

dishwasher and discoloration or staining of

dishwasher may result.

• Closesupervision isnecessary if this appliance

isused by or near children.

• Load light, plastic items so they will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom

of the dishwasher-they might come into

contact with the heating element and be

damaged.

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_k WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or (]b(]ndoned dishw(]shers ore

d(]ngerous.., even if they will sit for "just (]

few d(]ys." If you ore getting rid of your old

dishw(]sher, ple(]se follow the instructions

below to help prevent (]ccidents.

Before You Throw Awag Your Old

Dishwasher:

IT(]ke off the door of the w(]shing comportment

or remove the door I(]tch keeper ((isshown).

Hold nut at topofdishwasher

crew

Doorlatchkeeper

A WARNING!

When using gour dishwasher, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

Usethis (]ppli(]nce only for its intended purpose

(isdescribed in this Owner's M(]nu(]l.

• Useonly powder,t(]bs, liquid detergents or rinse

(]gents recommended for usein (] dishw(]sher (]nd

keepthem out of the re(]chof children. Cascade®,

Cascade®Complete (]nd Electrasol®Autom(]tic

Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry ®and

CascadeCrystal Cleare rinseagents have been

approved for usein all GEdishwashers.

• Locate sharp items sothat they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

• Load sharp kniveswith the handlesup to reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

• Do notw(]sh pl(]stic items unlessm(]rked

dishw(]sher s(]feor the equiv(]lent. Forpl(]stic

items not so m(]rked, checkthe m(]nuf(]cturer's

recommend(]tions.

Do nottouch the he(]ting element during or

immedi(]tely (]fter use.

• Do notoper(]teyourdishw(]sherunlessoll

enclosurep(]nelsoreproperlyinpl(]ce.

• Donot t(]mper with controls.

• Donot (]buse,sit on or st(]nd on the door or dish

rock of the dishw(]sher.

Donot (]llow children to pl(]y (]round dishw(]sher

when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of sm(]llfingers being pinched in door.

Donot discord (]dishw(]sher without first removing

the door of the w(]shing comportment or the door

I(]tch.

• Donot store or usecombustible m(]teri(]ls,g(]soline

or other fl(]mm(]ble v(]pors(]nd liquids inthe

vicinity of this or (]ny other (]ppli(]nce.

• Donot (]llow children to pl(]y with, on or insidethis

(]ppli(]nceor (]ny discorded (]ppli(]nce.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.

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Control Settings

ON/OFF

Withdooropen,pressON/OFFbuttonto turnthe unitONto beginoperationandOFFattheendof awashcycle.

TheON/OFFlightisdisplayedwhenthedishwasherisON.

_ ash Cgcle Selections

PressCYCLESELECTbuttontochoosewashcycle.Thelightunderthecyclenamewilldisplayto indicatewhichcycle

hasbeenselected.

NOTE:All cycletimesandwaterusageinformationcontainedinthissectionareapproximatevalues.Actualresults

willdependon severalfactorsincluding,butnotlimitedto,inletwatertemperatureandhouseholdwaterpressure.

HEAVY 6.2gal.,105 min.

Thiscycleismeantforheavilysoileddishesor cookwarewithdried-onor baked-onsoils.This

cyclemay notremoveburned-onfoods.Everydaydishesaresafetobeusedinthiscycle.This

cyclealsoincludesheateddry.

NORMAL 5.3gal.,100 min.

Thiscycleismeantforloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewithmediumsoilsthat

havenotbeenpre-rinsed.Thiscyclealsoincludesheateddry.

LIGHT 4.4gal.,85 min.

Thiscycleismeantforloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewithlightsoilsthathave

beenpre-rinsed.Thiscyclealsoincludesheateddry.

GLASSES3.5gal.,65 min.

Thiscycleismeantforlightlysoiledglassware.Thiscyclehaslessheatingduringthewashand

rinseto protectyourglassware.Thiscyclealsohasa lowertemperatureheateddry.

AIR-DRY 3.5gal.,50 min.

Thiscycleismeantforloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewithlightsoilsthathave

beenpre-rinsedandshouldair drynaturally.Thiscycledoesnotincludeheateddry.

SPEED 5.3gal.,80 min.

Thiscycleismeantforloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewithmediumsoilsthat

havenotbeenpre-rinsed.Thiscyclefeaturesreducedwashtimesto allowforfastercycle

completion.Thiscyclealsohasa reducedtimeheateddry.

RINSE i gal., 10 min.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwillbewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwiththiscycle.Thiscycle

doesnotincludeheateddry.

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Delay Hour Option

Thisoptionallowsyouto delaythestartofa washcycleforupto 2/4hours.

Withthedooropen,turnthedishwasherONby pressingtheON/OFFbutton;thenpressDELAYHOURSbuttonto

choosethenumberofhoursyouwantto delaythestartofthewashcycle.Thehourswillshowinthedisplay

window.

NOTE:TocanceltheDELAYHOURSoptionbeforethestartofthecycle,repeatedlypresstheDELAYHOURSbutton

untilthedisplayisblankor reads"00"

Starting a Cycle

Afterselectingthewashcycle(Step2)anddelayhours(Step3),ifdesired,closethedoorofthe

dishwashertostartthecycleor begintheDELAYHOURScountdown.Whenthecyclestarts,the

drainbeginsandapproximately60secondslaterthewaterfillbegins.

Status Indicators

LOW RINSEAID Theredlightwilldisplaywhentherinseaiddispenserneedsto berefilledwith liquidrinseaid.

UseofJet-Dry ®orCascade Crystal Clear®rinseagentremovesspotsand preventsnew

film builduponyourdishes,glassware,flatware,cookwareandplastics.Seepage6 for

instructionsonrefillingtherinseaiddispenser.

CLEAN Thegreenlightwilldisplayanda beepwillsoundtoalertyouthat thewashcycleiscomplete.

Using the dishwasher.

Check the Water Tern

Theentering water should beat least I20°F and

not more than 150°Ffor effective cleaning and

to prevent dish damage. Checkthe water

temperature with a candy or meat thermometer.

Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the

dishwasher,place the thermometer in a glassand

letthe water run continuously into the glass until

the temperature stops rising.

Use ®or Cascode Crystol Cleor®Rinse Agent

.let-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear_ rinseagent removesspots and prevents new film buildup on your

dishes,glasses,flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Therinseagent dispenser holds3.5oz.of rinseagent. Under normal conditions,

this will last approximately one month.Try to keep itfull, but do not overfill.

rl1 Makesure the dishwasher door isfully open.

F_] Turnthe dispensercap to the left and lift it out.

r_l Add rinseagent until the indicator window looksfull.

[] Cleanup any spilledrinseagent with a damp cloth.

r_ Replacethe dispenser cap.

Indicator

Dispenser cap

Rinse Aid Setting

Theamount of rinseagent releasedinto the final wash can be adjusted.

Thefactory setting isat the midpoint. If there are ringsof calcium

(hard water) spots ondishes,try a higher setting. Ifyou observe foam

inthe final rinse,try a lower setting.

Toadjust the setting

Removethe dispenser knob; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise

to increasethe amount of rinseagent or clockwiseto reducethe amount

of rinseagent dispensed.

Dish Preparation Prior to

• Noprerinsingof normalfoodsoilisrequiredifusing

Heavy,Normalor Speedwashcycles.

• Scrapeoff hardsoils,bones,toothpicks,skinsand

seeds.

• Removelargequantitiesofany remainingfood.

• Removeleafyvegetables,meat,trimmingsand

excessiveamountsofgreaseoroil.

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Proper Use of Detergent

Use only detergent specifically made for use

in dishwashers. Cascade®and Electrasol ®

Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been

approved. Keep your detergent fresh and dry.

Don't put detergent into the dispenser until

you're ready to wash dishes.

The amount of detergent to use depends on

whether your water is hard or soft. With hard

water, you need extra detergent. With soft water,

you need less detergent.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by

contacting your water department and asking

how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains

is extremely hard water. A water softener is

recommended. Without it, lime can build up in

the water valve, which could stick while open

and cause flooding. Too much detergent with

soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness

of glassware, called etching.

Usethe information in the table below as a

guideline to determine the amount of automatic

dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.

When using automatic dishwasher detergent

tablets, simply place one tablet in the dispenser

and close the cover.

Number

atGrains

Lessthan 4

4to 8

8 to 12

Greaterthan 12

Detergent Cups to Fill

15 cup

25 cup

15 and 25 cups

15,25 cupsand theopen cup

Butto,_

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Toopen the wash cover, press the button and the cover

wilt flip back.

Open f / _A_ "_

cupi'--,,¢_/p. - II _ O/

Forheavil£-soitedloads,usethePotsand Pansor

Heav£Washc£ctesandadd a little extradetergent.

DO NOT USEHAND DISH DETERGENT

NOTE:Usinga detergent that isnot specifically

designedfor dishwasherswill cause the dishwasher

to fillwith suds.Duringoperation, these sudswill spill

out of the dishwashervents, coveringthe kitchen

floor and making the floor wet.

Becauseso many detergent containers look alike,

store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space

from all other cleaners.Showanyonewho may use

the dishwasherthe correct detergent and where it

isstored.

Whiletherewill be no lastingdamage to the

dishwasher,your dishes will not get clean using a

dishwashing detergent that isnot formulated to

work with dishwashers.

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before

the main wash.

F_I Unlatch the door to interrupt the cycle. Pull

the door handle to release the door.

_]Do not open the door until the water spray

action stops. Steam may rise out of the

dishwasher.

r_Add forgotten dishes.

E] Closethe door and push it in to relatch.

Loading the dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware

baskets ma_l var_l from _lour model.

Upper Rack

Theupper rock isfor glosses,cups and saucers.Thisisalso a secure

place for dishwasher-safe plastics.A cup shelf may be placed in the up

or down position to add flexibility.Theupper rack isgood for all kinds of

odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing bowls and other itemsshould

be placed face down.

Securelarger dishwasher-safeplastics overtwo tines when possible.

Makesuresmall plasticitems aresecuresothey can't foilonto theheater.

Besurethat itemsdo notprotrude through thebottom of therackand

blockrotation of themiddlespray arm. Thiscouldresultin poor wash

performanceforitemsin theupper rock.

Lower Rack

Whenloading the lower rock,do not load large platters or trays in the

front left comer.Theymay prevent detergent from circulating during the

wash cycle.

Thelower rack isbest usedfor plates,saucersand cookware. Large

items should go along the sides.Load platters, pots and bowls along the

sides,in corners or in the back.Thesoiledsideof itemsshould face the

center of the rack.

Becareful not to let a portion of any item such asa pot or dishhandle

extend through the bottom rock. Thiscould blockthe wash arm and

causepoor washing results.

Silverware Basket

Thesilverware basket may be usedwithout the topper for quick loading.

With the topper, flatware is better positioned for the dishwasher to

thoroughly wash and dry all pieces by preventing nesting.

Without the topper

Putthe flatware in the removable basketwith fork and knife handlesup

to protect your hands. Placespoons in the basketwith handles down.

Mix knives,forks and spoons sothey don't nesttogether. Distribute

evenly.Small plastic items,such as measuring spoons and lidsfrom

small containers, should go in the bottom of the silverware basketwith

silverware on top.

With the topper

Placesmall plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lidsfrom small

containers, in the bottom of the basketand snap the topper in place.

Insert spoons and forks,handles first, through the holesin the topper.

Placeknives,bladesfirst, through the holesin the topper.

Caring for the dishwasher, ge.com

To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughlg. To clean the exterior, use a good

appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.

Cleaning the Exterior

Cleaning the 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 BBor WW, then you have a Painted

Door panel. If your model number ends

with SS,then you have a Stainless Steel

Door panel.

Follow the instructions below for cleaning

the door panel for your specific model.

Painted Door Panel (model numbers

ending in BB-block or WW-white)

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,

then dry thoroughly. Youmay also use a

good appliance wax or polish.

Stainless Steel Door Panel (model

numbers ending in SS)

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned

with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar

product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not

use appliance wax, polish, bleach or

products containing chlorine on Stainless

Steeldoors.

You can order Stainless Steel Magic

#WXlOX15 through GEParts by calling

800.626.2002.

Do not wipe the dishwasher with o soiled

dish cloth or wet towel. These mog leave

o residue. Do not use scouring pods or

powdered cleaners because these products

con scratch the finish.

Cleaning the Control Panel

To clean the control panel, use a lightly

dampened cloth; then dry thoroughly. Do

not use sharp objects, scouring pads or

harsh cleaners on the control panel.

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Caring for the dishwasher.

Cleaning the Spray Arms and the 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

Becausehard water chemicalswill clogthe

spray armjets and bearings,itisnecessary

to cleanthe spray arms regularly.Toremove

the spray arm,twist the retainingnut 90

degreesand pull the spray arm offthe shaft.

Wash the arms in soapy,warm water and use

a soft brushto cleanthejets. Replacethem

after rinsingthoroughly.

Upperrack Retainingnut

Mainfilter

Cup -------_.j_._

Finefilter tl

Cleaning the Filters

Forbest performance and results,the filter

assembly must becleanedregularly.Thefilter

efficiently removesfood particlesfrom the

wash water,allowingwater to be recirculated

during the cycle. Forthis reason,it isa good

ideato remove the largefood particlestrapped

inthe filter frequently by rinsingthe main filter

and cup under running water.Toremovethe

filter assembly,pull up on the cup handle.The

entirefilter assembly should becleanedat

leastoncea month.Tocleanthe mainfilter

and finefilter,usea cleaningbrush.Then,

reassemblethe filter parts asshown in the

illustrationand reinsertthe entireassembly

inthe dishwasher,positioningit in placeand

pressingdownward.Thedishwashermust

neverbe usedwithout the filters.Improper

replacementof thefilter may reducethe

performance levelofthe applianceand may

damage dishesand utensils.

General Care Instructions

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated

place during the winter, ask a service

technician to:

r_-]cut off electricalpowerto thedishwasher.

Removefusesor trip circuitbreaker.

r-_]Turn off the water supply and

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disconnect the water inlet line from

the water valve.

r_ Drain water from the water inlet line

and water valve. (Use a pan to catch

the water.)

[_"]Reconnect the water inlet line to the

water valve.

Twotypesof

air gaps

Checktheairgapanytimeyour

dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.

Does Your Dishwasher Have

an Air Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher

against water backing up into it if a drain

clogs.The air gap is not a part of the

dishwasher. It isnot covered by your

warranty. Not all plumbing codes require

air gaps, so you may not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.

F_murn off the dishwasher and lift off the

chrome cover.

_] Remove the plastic cap and clean with

a toothpick.

Stainless Steel Interior--

Tub and Inner Door

Thestainlesssteelusedto makethe dishwasher

tub and innerdoor providesthe highest

reliabilityavailableina GEdishwasher.Ifthe

dishwashertub or innerdoor shouldbe

scratchedor dentedduring normal use,theywill

not rustor corrode.Thesesurfaceblemisheswill

not affecttheirfunctionor durability.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and moneg! Review the charts on the following

pages, or visit go.com. You mabl not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Noise Someof the sounds you'll

hear are normal

• Detergentcup opening.

• Themotor startingduring the drying period.

• Water drainingout of the tub immediatelyafter you

start the dishwasher.

Utensils are not secure in the

rack or something small has

dropped into the rack

Motor hums

• Makesureeverythingissecuredin dishwasher.

• Dishwasherhasnot beenusedon a regularbasis.If you

do not useyour dishwasheroften,set it to fill andpump

out onceevery week.Thiswill help keepthe sealmoist.

• Dishwashercontrolwas notadvancedproperlyto the start

of the desiredcycle. Advancethecontrol to the start of

the desiredcycle.

Detergentleft in Dishesare blocking the • Repositionthe dishes.

dispensercups detergent cups

Waterstandingin the Drainisclogged

bottomof thetub

Thisisnormal

Sudsin thetub Correctdetergentwasn't used

• Ifyouhavean airgap,cleanit.

• Checktoseeifyourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.If not,

youmay needa plumber.

• Ifthedishwasherdrainsintoa disposer,rundisposerclear.

• Asmallamountofcleanwateraroundtheoutletofthetub

bottomat thebackfothetubkeepsthewaterseallubricated.

• Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentsto avoidsudsing.

Cascade®and Electrasol®DishwashingDetergentshavebeen

approvedfor useinall GEdishwashers.

• Toremovesudsfromthetub,openthedishwasherandlet

sudsevaporate.Add1gallonofcoldwaterto thetub.Close

andlatchthedishwasher.Pumpoutwater byslowlyturning

thedialuntiladrainperiodisreached.Repeatifnecessary.

Rinseagentwasspilled • Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.

Staineddishwasherports Detergentwith • Somedetergentscontaincolorant(pigmentordyes)that

colorantwas used willdiscolorthetubinteriorwith extendeduse.Checkthe

detergentcupforsignsofanydiscoloration.Ifcupis

discolored,changeto detergentwithoutanycolorant.

Cascade®and Electrasol®DishwashingDetergentshavebeen

approvedfor useinall GEdishwashers.

Sometomato-based

foodscanstain

• UseoftheRINSEONLYcycleafteraddingthedishtothe

loadcandecreasethelevelofstaining.

Before gou call for service...

Problem Possible Causes What ToDo

Dishesandflatware Lowinletwater temperature • Hakesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage6).

notclean

Water pressureistemporarily low • Turnona faucet.Iswatercomingoutmoreslowlythanusual?

ifso,waituntilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.

Air gap isclogged • Cleantheairgap.

Improperrack loading • Hakesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergent

dispenserorthewasharms.

Noair gapor highdrain loop • Verifythatyouhaveanairgapor ahighdrainloop,.Referto the

InstallationInstructions.

Filterneedscleaning • Thefilterassemblymustbecleanedregularlytoallowthefilterto

efficientlyremovefoodparticlesfromthewashwater.SeeCleaningthe

Filtersectiononpage10.

Spotsandfilming Extremelyhardwater • UseJet-Dry®or CascadeCrystalClear_ rinseagenttoremovespotsand

onglassesand Lowinletwater temperature preventnewfilm buildup.

flatware

Overloadingthedishwasher •

Improperloading •

Oldor damppowderdetergent

Rinseagentdispenserempty

Toolittle detergent

Combinationof softwater and

too muchdetergent

Makesurewater temperature isat least 120°R

Loaddishwasherasshown inthe Loadingthe DishwasherRacks

section.

• Makesuredetergent isfresh.

• Ifwater isextremely hard,a water softener may be required.

Cloudinesson • Thisiscalledetchingandispermanent.Topreventthisfromhappening,

glassware uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareintheshortest

cyclethatwillgetthemclean.

Water temperatureentering • Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.

thedishwasherexceeds150°F

Blackorgrag Aluminumutensilshave • Removemarkswitha mild,abrasivecleaner.

markson dishes rubbedagainstdishes

Yellowor brownfilm Teaor coffeestains •

on insidesurfaces

Whitefilm oninside

surfaces

Dishes don't dry

An overall yellow or brown film can •

becaused bg iron deposits in water

Hard water minerals •

Removethestainby hand,usinga solutiond 1/2cupbleachand

3cupswarmwater.

WARNING

Beforecleaninginteriorwaitat least20minutesaftera cycleforthe

heatingelementto cooldown.Failureto dosocanresultinburns.

Aspecialfilterinthewatersupplylineistheonlywagtocorrect

thisproblem.Contactawatersoftenercompany.

Tocleantheinterior,applydishwasherdetergenttoa dampsponge.

Wearrubbergloves.Donotuseanytypeofcleanserotherthan

dishwasherdetergentbecauseitmaycausefoamingorsudsing.Cascade®

andElectrasol®AutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapproved

foruseinallGEdishwashers.

Low inlet water temperature

Rinseagent dispenser isempty

• Hakesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage6).

• Checktherinseagentdispenser.

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Problem Possible Causes What ToDo

Dishwasherwon't run Fuseisblown,or the • Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliances

circuit breakertripped fromthecircuit.

Poweristurned off • Insomeinstallations,thepowertothedishwasherisprovedthrougha

wallswitch,oftenlocatednexttothedisposerswitch.Hakesureitison.

Rebootyourcontrol • Turnoff powertothedishwasher(atcircuitbreakeror wallswitch)for

30seconds,thenturn backon.

Steam Thisisnormal • Steamcomesthroughtheventduringwashing,dryingandwhen

waterisbeingpumpedout.

Controlpanel Doorlatch may not be • Hakesurethedoorisfirmlyclosed.

respondedtoinput properlyseated

butdishwasher never

Water valvemay be • Hakesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.

filledwith water

turnedoff

Dishwasherbeeps Thisisnormal • Closethedoorafteropeningitmid-cycle.

onceevery15seconds Thisisa reminderthat the • PressON/OFFtoturnOFFthedishwasher.

door hasbeenleft open

during operation

Beepingat theend Thisisnormal • ThedishwasherwillbeepandtheCLEANlightwilldisplayattheend

ofthecycle ofthewashcycle.

LOWRINSEAID

light ison

Rinseaid dispenser

needs to be refilled

• Thiscanonlybeturnedoff byfillingtherinseaiddispenserwithJet-Dry®

orCascadeCrgstalClear*.

SeeRefillingthe RinseAid Dispensersection.

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Notes.

GEDishwasher Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or on authorized Customer Core®technician. Toschedule

service, on-fine, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES

(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number

available when calling for service.

Staple Four receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain

service under the warrant F.

For The Period Of:

One Vear

Fromthe date of the

original purchase

GE Will Replace:

Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duringthis

limited one-year warranty, GEwill alsoprovide, freeof charge, all labor and in-home serviceto

replacethe defective part.

What GE Will Not Cover:

• Service trips to gour home to teach gou how to use

the product.

• Improper installation, deliverg or maintenance.

• Failure of the product if it is abused,misused, or used for

other than the intended purpose or used commerciallg.

• Replacement of housefuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

• Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods

or actsof God.

• Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible

defectswith this appliance.

• Cleaning or servicingof the air gap device in the

drain line.

• Damage caused after deliverg.

• Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remed U is product repair as provided in

this Limited Warrant U. Anu implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantabilit U or

fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one uear or the shortest period allowed bU law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

home use within the USA. If the product is located in on area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not

available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to on

Authorized GE Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service coils

to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also hove other rights which vary from state to state. To know

what your legal rights ore, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Companu. Louisville, KV 40225

Consumer Support.

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any day ofthe year! Forgreater convenience and faster service,you can now download Owner's Manuals,

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ExpertGErepair serviceisonly one step away from your door.Geton-line and schedule your serviceat

your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Orcall 800.GE.CARES(800.412.2717)during normal business

hours.

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GEsupports the UniversalDesignconcept-products, services and environments that can be usedby

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mental abilities and impairments. Fordetails of GE'sUniversalDesignapplications, including kitchen designideas

for people with disabilities,check out our Website today. Forthe hearing impaired, pleasecall 800.TDD.GEAC

(800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties

Purchasea GEextended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty

isstill in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224during normal businesshours.

GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires.

ge.com

Ports and Accessories

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Individualsqualified to servicetheir own appliances can have parts or accessoriessent directly to their homes

(VISA,MasterCardand Discovercards are accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or

by phone at 800.626.2002during normal businesshours.

Instructions contoined in this munuul coverprocedures to be performed by uny user. Other servicing

generully should be referred to quulified service personnel. Cuution must be exercised,since improper

servicing muy cuuseunsufe operation.

Ifyou are not satisfiedwith the service you receivefrom GE,contact uson our Website with all the details

including your phone number,or write to: General Manager,Customer Relations

GEAppliances,Appliance Park

Louisville,KY40225

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enhanced communication and prompt serviceunder the terms of your warranty, should the needarise.

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