GE PDW7980N00SS Owner's manual

Brand: GE

Model: PDW7980N00SS

Category: Dishwashers

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety Instructions ...... 2,s

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ............ 12

Control Panel and Settings ... 4-6

Loading Place Settings ........ 11

Loading the Racks ............ 10

Optional Accessories .......... 11

Using the Dishwasher ........ 6-9

Troubleshooting Tips .. 13, 14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

Warrants .................... 1S

GSD6900 Series

PDW7000 Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe doon

165D4700P336 49-55016 06-06 JR

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! WATERHEATERSAFETY

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

for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibilitgof damage or injury

bg turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using ang

electrical appliance which isconnected to the hot water sgstem.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-

up hydrogen gasto escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an open flame orappliance

during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE

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

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

gout dishwasher, you con receive one bg 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 ofthe 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 is properly grounded.

• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping

or packing material properly.

• Do not attempt to repair or replaceany part

of your dishwasher unlessit is specifically

recommended in this manual. All other servicing

should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician.

• Tominimize the possibility of electric shock,

disconnect this appliance from the power supply

before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthedishwasher off does not

disconnectthe appliance from the power supply.

Werecommend having o qualified technician

serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: Topreventminorinjurgorpropertgdamage

• Contentswashed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare

before handling.

• Usinga detergent that is

not specificallydesigned

for dishwashers will cause

the dishwasher to fill with

suds.

• If your dishwasher is connected to a

wall switch, ensure that the switch is

on prior to use.

• Ondishwashers with electronic controls,

if you choose to tum the wall switch

off between wash cycles,allow 5-10

seconds after turning the switch onbefore

touching START/RESETto allow the control

to boot.

• Non-DishwareItems:Do not wash items such

as electronic air cleaner filters,furnace filters and

paint brushes in your dishwasheEDamage to

dishwasher and discoloration or staining of

dishwasher may result.

• Closesupervisionis necessary if this appliance

is usedbg 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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_i, WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are

dangerous...even if they will sit for '_justa

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 keeper (asshown).

Door latch keeper

WARNING!

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

• Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose • Donot operate your dishwasher unlessall

as described in this Owner's Manual. enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Useonly powder,tabs, liquiddetergents or rinse • Donot tamper with controls.

agents recommended for usein a dishwasher and • Donot abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish

keepthem out of the reach of children.Cascade®,

Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry®and

Cascade Crystal Clear¢ rinseagents havebeen

approved for usein all GEdishwashers.

• Locatesharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

• Loadsharp kniveswith the handles up to reduce

the riskof cut-type injuries.

• Do not wash plastic items unlessmarked

dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic

items not somarked, checkthe manufacturer's

recommendations.

• Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

rack ofthe dishwasheE

• Donot allow children to play around dishwasher

when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of small fingers being pinched in dooE

• Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removing

the door of the washing compartment or the door

latch.

• Donot store or usecombustible materials, gasoline

or other flammable vapors andliquids in the

vicinity of this orany other appliance.

• Donot allow children to play with, on or insidethis

appliance or any discarded appliance.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION

CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the doon Throughout this manual, features and

appearancemay vary from your model.

I!1 El

Control Settings

H Status Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplagtellsUouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmauflash,indicatinga malfunction(see

page6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

LOW DisplayedwhentheSmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwith liquidorgelautomaticdishwasher

DETERGENTdetergent.

SENSING DisplagedwhiletheExtraCleanTM SensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwateE

Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.

DRYING DisplagedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZED Displagedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

CLEAN Displagedwhena washcgcleiscomplete.ThelightwillremainONuntildoorisopened.

D TimeRemaining Displag (onsomemodels)

Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymay adjustthe remaining

timewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartof eachcgclemay changefromthefactorysettingastheunit

customizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplagwillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthecgclestarts.

_l Selections

Pressthepad for thedesiredwash cycle.

NOTE:Allcgde times and water usageinformation contained inthe following sectionare approximate valuesonly.

Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors,including but not limited to,inlettemperature, householdwater pressure

and turbidity ofthe wash wateE

Thelight aboveor next to the selectedpad will be ONto indicate which WASHCYCLEhas beenselected.

ANTI-BACTERIA

Heavg8.8gal.,105 min.

Medium 7.5gal.,95 min.

Ught 6.3gal.,85 min.

Thiscgcleraisesthe water temperature inthe final rinseto sanitizegour dishware.Thecgcle

lengthwillvary depending on the temperature of your inletwater,

NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacgcle ismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.Ifthe cgcleis

interrupted during or after the main wash portion or ifthe incoming water temperature isso

lowthat adequate water heatingcannot be achieved,the sanitizingconditionsmag not be

met. Inthesecases,the sanitizedlight will notilluminate at the end of the cgde.

NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersare not intendedfor licensedfood establishments.

COOKWARE

(POTS& PANS)

NORMAL WASH

Heavg 10.0gal.,80 min.

Medium 8.8gal., 70 min.

Light 7.5gal.,60 min.

Thiscgcle ismeant for heavilg soileddishes or cookwarewith dried-on or baked-on soils.This

cgcle mag not remove burned-on foods. Evergdagdishes are safe to be usedin this cgcle.

Heavg 8.8gal., 70 min.

Medium 7.5gal.,60 min.

Light 5.0gal.,50 min.

Thiscgcle is for medium/heavilg soileddishes and glassware.

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SPEED CYCLE

(on some models

CHINA CRYSTAL

GLASSES

(on some models

RINSEONLY

7.5gal.,35 min.

Thiscycle isfor everyday dishesand glassware.

7.5gal.,35 min.

Thiscgcle isfor lightly soiledchina and crgstal.

7.5gal.,35 min.

Thiscgcle isspecifically designedfor glasses.

2.5gal., 10 min.

For rinsingpartial loadsthat will be washed later Donot usedetergent with this cgcle.

NOTE; The CHINA CRYSTAL/PLASTICS (some models) selector is a toggle pad, toggle the pod until the

desired cycle is indicated.

NOTE; This dishwasher is equipped with a CleanSensor TMwith automatic temperature control, therefore, cycle

length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.

NOTE; Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil

removal and sanitization efficacy.

_]l Enhancements/Extras

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/ERTRA has been selected.

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 cgcle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energg is saved. For

Light OFF faster air dry, you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the time to your wash cgcle bg 8

Light ON minutes for the SPEED CYCLE and 30 minutes for all other cgcles. NOTE: Cannot be

selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.

LOCK

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being mode. Or you con lock

the controls offer you hove started o cycle.

Children cannot occidentally start dishwasher by touching pods with this option

selected.

To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds.

The light above the LOCK pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher, touch and hold the

HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn on.

ADDED HEAT or When selected, the cgcle will run longer with heating elements on to improve both

EXTRAHOTWASH wash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.

(on some models)

DELAY HOURS

You can delag the start of a wash cgcle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURSpad

to choose the number of hours you want to delag the start of the cgcle; then touch

START/RESET.The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.

Touching START/RESETa second time will cancel the DELAYSTART selection. NOTE: If

you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep until you do so.

RESET

To change a cgcle after washing starts, touch the START/RESETpad to cancel the

cycle. The START/RESETlight will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This

takes approximately 90 seconds. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher

can be reprogrammed and restarted.

About the dishwasher control panel.

Start

Closethedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleand

desiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETpadto

beginthecycle.Waterfillbegins,andapproximately60

secondslaterthewashactionbegins.

NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcycleso

youdon'thaveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthe

dishwasherdoorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellights

willdisplaythelastsettingsyouselected.

Clean

TheCLEANlightisilluminatedwhena washcycleis

complete.ThelightwillstayONuntilthedoorisopened

andthenclosedand latchedorwheno podispressed

withthedoorclosed.Youconturnoffthe CLEANlight

by pressingany padwhenthedoorislatched.

Flashing display lights.

If youdon'twantto changeany ofthesettings,simply

touch the START/RESETpad to begin the cycle.

Ifthe door isclosed, the indicatorlightswillturn

offifthe START/RESETpad isnot selected withintwo

minutes.Toactivate the display,open and closethe door

or press any pad.

Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALandHEATED

DRYwillautomaticallybe programmed.Makeanynew

selectionsandtouchtheSTART/RESETpadto begin

thecycle.

Status Indicator Lights What It Means

START/RESET

Using the dishwasher.

CyclehasbeeninterruptedbypressingtheSTART/RESETpad.Lightwillstop

flashingafterthedishwasherautomaticallydrainsoutthewaten

Check the Water Temperature

Theenteringwater shouldbeat least120%andnotmore

than150°Fforeffectivecleaningandto preventdish

damage.Checkthewatertemperaturewith acandyor

meatthermometenTurnonthe hotwaterfaucetnearest

thedishwasher,placethethermometerin aglassandlet

thewater runcontinuouslyintotheglassuntilthe

temperaturestopsrising.

Use Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear®Rinse Agent

Jet-Dry®or CascadeCrystalClear_rinseagentsremovespotsand preventnewfilm buildupon yourdishes,glasses,

flatware,cookwareandplastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Therinseagentdispenserholds5.5oz.ofrinseagent.Undernormalconditions,thiswill

lastapproximatelyonemonth.Tryto keepitfull,butdo notoverfill.

[] Makesurethedishwasherdoorisfullyopen.

r-zj Turnthedispensercaptothe leftand liftitout.

r_ Addrinseagentuntiltheindicatorwindowlooksfull.

F] Cleanupanyspilledrinseagentwitha dampcloth. Indicator

r_-i Replacethedispensercop. window Dispenser cap

RinseAid Setting

Theamountof rinseagentreleasedintothefinalwashcanbeadjusted.Thefactory

settingisatthe midpoint.Ifthereareringsofcalcium(hardwater)spotson dishes,try a

highersetting.Ifyouseefoaminthedishwasher,movetheindicatorto a lowersetting.

Toadjust the setting

Removethe dispensercap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increasethe

amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reducethe amount of rinse agent.

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

agent

adjuster

• Noprerinsingofnormalfoodsoilisrequired.

• Scrapeoffhardsoils,includingbones,toothpicks,skins

andseeds.

• Removelargequantitiesofany remainingfood.

• Removeleafyvegetables,meattrimmingsand

excessiveamountsofgreaseoroil.

• Removeacidicfoodsoilsthat candiscolorstainless

steel.

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Manual Detergent Dispenser

Yourdishwashercomesequippedwithanautomaticliquid

dishwasherdetergentdispenser(SmartDispenseTM) anda

manualdispensenYoucanuseeitherofthesedispensers

butdon'tusebothatthesametime.

SmartDispense TM

Manual Detergent

Dispenser

Thecoverofthemainwashsectionwillopenduringthe

washcgcle.IfgouareusingSmartDispenseTM, leavethe

coverofthemainwashsectiondispenseropenbefore

startingthecgcle.

Forthe manualdispenser,Cascade®andElectrasol®

AutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapproved.

Youmagusepowder,liquid,gelortabletsinthisdispenser.It

isimportantto keeppowdereddetergentsandtabletsfresh

anddrgsothegdon'tloseeffectiveness.Therefore,do not

putdetergentintothemanualdispenseruntilgouarereadg

towashdishes.

Filling Manual Detergent Dispenser

Theamountof detergentto usedependson whethergour

waterishardorsoft.With hardwater,gouneedextra

detergent.Withsoftwater,gouneedlessdetergent.

Protectgourdishesanddishwasherbg contactinggour

waterdepartmentandaskinghowhardgourwateris.

Twelveormoregrainsisextremelghardwater.Awater

softenerisrecommended.Withoutit, limecanbuildupin

thewatervalve,whichcouldstickwhileopenandcause

flooding.Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwatercancausea

permanentcloudinessofglassware,calledetching.

Usetheinformationinthetablebelowasa guideto

determinetheamountofautomaticdishwasherdetergent

toplaceinthedispenser.Youmagusepowder,liquid,gel

ortabletsinthisdispenser.

Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergenttablets,

simplgplaceonetabletinthe mainwashsectionandclose

thecover.

Forheavilgsoiledloads,usea bit moredetergent.Forwater

temperaturesabove140°F,usea bit lessdetergent.

Medium Medium Extremelg

Soft Soft Hard Hard

L A' WAS

Forheavilysailedloads,usethePotsandPansor HeavyWash

eyrie.

DO NOTUSEHANDDISH DETERGENT

NOTE:Usinga detergentthatisnotspecificallydesigned

fordishwasherswillcausethedishwasherto fillwith suds.

Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher

vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.

Becausesomangdetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe

dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefrom allother

cleaners.Showangonewhomagusethedishwasherthe

correctdetergentandwhereitisstored.

Whiletherewillbeno lastingdamagetothedishwasher,

gourdisheswillnotgetcleanusinga dishwashing

detergentthat isnotformulatedto workwith dishwashers.

Number

of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill

Lessthan 4 Fillcup to soft line (1/3full)

4 to 8 Fillcup to medium soft line (2/3full)

8 to 12 Fillcup to medium hard line

(completelg full)

Greater Fillboth main wash cup

than 12 and pre wash cup

Using the dishwasher.

SmartDispense TMDetergent Dispenser Consomemodelsl

This dishwasher may havea SmartDispenseTM feature Setthe door at a comfortable angle to fill the

which automatically dispensesliquid automatic dispenseE

dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on soil

leveland water hardness.

To utilizethe SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser,

it must first befilled. Although any liquid or gel

automatic dishwashing detergent can be usedin

the SmartDispenseTM system, all liquid or gel

automatic dishwashing detergents are not the same.

Most automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine

bleach-based (such asCascade®or Electrasol®)

while others contain enzgmes(suchas Cascade

Complete®).

Do not mix ang chlorine bleach-based automatic

dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing

detergent containing enzgmes asthis could cause

the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of

the SmartDispenseTM sgstem. Checkthe detergent

label to determine if the detergent ischlorine

bleach-based or one that contains enzymes. It is

recommended that the same type of detergent be

usedwhen refilling your SmartDispenseTM system.

Aimthe detergent bottle at the opening in the door

and begin to fill.

CAUTION! Absolutely do not add

powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap or

detergent normally usedfor washing hands or

dishesin a sink.Only useliquid or gel detergent

specificallydesigned for usein an automatic

dishwasheE

Thedispenser will hold 45 ozof liquid dishwasher

detergent (standard sizebottle).

Filling Dispenser

To open the dispenser for filling, pushdown and

turn the blue cap counterclockwise untilthe cap

isloose,Lift cap off,

smartDispense

Turn clockwise.

Whenfull, replacethe cap and turn clockwise until

tight. If residueisleft on the door,it will be washed

off in the next cgcle.

An indicator light will turn on to notify you when the

dispenser needsto be filled again.After filling, the light

will not turn off untilthe door isclosed.A full dispenser

will last approximately ! month for the average useE

CLEAN

Lowo_'nart Dispense

_- Light will turn on when

it is time to refill.

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SmartDispense :MDetergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

Priorto the first use,the dishwasher needsto Pressthe COOKWAREand DELAYHOURSpads at the

be calibrated for water hardness.Pleasefollow same time for 3 seconds.

directionsbelow to calibrate the dishwasher to

the hardness of gour tap water. Control Panel

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water , __ort: :L,;;L,ii_}i":_[,_i_,,-:...... ....

Inthe bag containing these instructions, gou should

find a water hardnesstest strip package. Readthe Pressatthesametime. Displag

instructions on the package,remove the test strip and

follow the instructions to determine the hardness level

of gour tap water.Youwill usethis information to

calibrate gour dishwasher to dispensethe optimal

amount of detergent.

Waterhardnessteststrip indication

Value to Enter

into Dishwasher

SOETOREDI I I I I I I I I 1

1RED_ I I I I I I I 2

2 RED _ 3

3 RED _ 4-

HARD 4 RED _ 5

Enter Water Hardness

Once in the water hardnesscalibration mode,the

S-digit display will appear and display a number

from a 1to 5.If the water hardnesshas never been

entered, the display will show 5. Pressthe COOl<WARE

pad to raise the value or the NORMALWASHpad to

lowerthe value shown on the display. Setthe value

according to the table at left as determined from

the water hardness test strip.

Control Panel

Set Control to Cafibration Mode

From the standby mode (dishwashernot running

a cycle and the panel lights on),enter the water

hardness selectionmode.

WASH pad to pad to raise the

lower the value, value.

Returncontrol to normal operation and savethe last

displayed value asthe new water hardnessvalue.

Calibrationiscomplete.

You shouldrecalibrate the dispenser ifwater

conditions change,for example,if a water softener

system isadded or removed from your home.

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.

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Upper Rack

Although the upper rack isprimarily for

glasses,cups and saucers,pots and pans can

beplaced in this rack for effective cleaning.

Cupsand glassesfit best along the sides.This

isalso a secure place for dishwasher-safe

plastics.

Theupper rack isadjustable (onsome models

to add flexibility in loading your dishwasheE

Tolower,pushtabs in and lower rack.Toraise,

just pull up on rack untilit snaps.

Theutility shelf(on some models)may be

placedin the up or down position to add

flexibility.A wine glass holder (onsome

models)secureswine glassesfor best

washability. Becausewine glassescome

in various sizes,after loading,slowly push

in the rack to make surethey will clear

the top of the dishwasheE

Somemodels have an Angled RackSystem,

which allows you to angle your dishes,such

as coffee mugs,for better cleaning and

quicker drying. To position the tines, pullthe

leverforward, drop the tines into position

and releasethe lever

Theupper rack isgood for all kindsof

odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing

bowls and other items should be placed face

down. Fold-down tines (onsome models)

provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-

fit items.

Securelarger dishwasher-safe plastics over

2 tines when possible.

Make suresmall plastic items are secure so

they can't fall onto the heater

Be surethat itemsdo not protrude through

the bottom of the rack and block rotation of

the middle spray arm.This could result in

poor wash performance for items in the

upper rack.

Checkto make surethat no items will block

rotation ofthe wash arms.

Lower Rack

Thelower rack isbest usedfor plates,saucers

and cookware. Large items such as broiler

pansand baking racks shouldgo along the

left-hand side.Load platters, pots and bowls

along the sides,in corners or in the back.The

soiledsideof items shouldface the center of

the rack. If necessary,oversizedglassesand

mugs can be placed in the lower rack to

maximize loading flexibility.

Also,be careful not to let a portion of an item

such asa pot or dish handle extend through

the bottom rack.Thiscould block the wash

arm and cause poor washing results.

Fold-down tines (on some models)provide

flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.

Thetines may be left in the up position or

folded down to customize the lower rack.

Don't let any

item extend

through bottom.

I "It

Toremoveend baskets,grasp the

basket at oppositecomers and

slideapart.

Silverware Basket

Avariety of options isavailable regarding

the three-piece silverware basketin your

dishwasher The complete basket isdesigned

to fit on the right side ofthe lower rack.

Additionally, each end of the basket is

removable to add loading flexibility to

accommodate flatware and lower rack

capacity needs.

Toload flatware, simply push the adjustable

handleto either side.Putflatware in the

basketwith knife handles up to protect

your hands. Placespoons in the basket

with handles down. Mix knives,forks and

spoons sothey don't nest together

Theprovided lidswith slots can be used

to avoid nesting of silverware.Smallplastic

items, such as measuring spoons and

lidsfor small containers, should go in

the bottom of the silverware basketwith

silverware on top.

Thelidsof both end and middle baskets can

be closed to contain small items. Long items

can be placed on the utility shelf in the

upper rack.

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Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets

mag varg from gout model. NOTE;Silverware should be individuallg loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.

Upper Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings

Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets

mag varg from gout model. NOTE;Silverware should be individuall_l loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.

Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings

Caring for the dishwasher.

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 Youcan locate your model number

on the left-hand tub wall just inside the dooE

Ifyour model number ends with BB,CC,WW,

SAor BG,then you have a painted door

panel. Ifyour model number ends with SS,

then you have a Stainless Steel Door panel. If

your model number ends with CS,then you

havea CleanSteelpanel.

Followthe instructions below for cleaning the

door panel for your specific model.

Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending

in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silver

metallic or BG-graphite black)

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 StainlessSteelMagic or a similar product

usinga clean, soft cloth. Do not useappliance

wax, polish,bleach or products containing

chlorine on StainlessSteeldoors.

Youcan order StainlessSteelMagic

#WXJOX15through GEParts by calling

800.626.2002.

CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers

ending in CS)

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,

then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance

wax, polish or any chemical agent on

CleanSteel doors.

Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled

dish cloth or wet towel. These mabl leave

a residue. Do not use scouring pads or

powdered cleaners because these products

can scratch the finish.

Stainless Steel Interior--Tub and Inner Door

Thestainlesssteel usedto make the

dishwasher tub and inner door provides

the highest reliability availablein a GE

dishwasher If the dishwashertub or inner

door should be scratched or dented during

normal use,they will not rust or corrode.

Thesesurface blemisheswill not affect

their function or durability.

Cleaning the Control Panel

To clean the control panel, use a lightly

dampened cloth.Then dry thoroughly.

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher isleft in an unheated

placeduring the winter,ask a service

technician to:

E]Cut off electrical power to the

dishwasher Removefusesor trip

circuit breaker

r-2] Turnoff the water supply and disconnect

the water inlet linefrom the water valve.

r-_l Drainwater from the water inlet line

and water valve.(Usea pan to catch

the wateR)

F] Reconnectthe water inlet line to the

water valve.

Air gap _t _q'%I:I_P C

Checktheairgap anytimeyour

dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.

Does Vour Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher

against water backing up into it if a drain

clogs.Theair 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.

m Turn off the dishwasher and liftoffthe

cover

p-l Removethe plastic cap and clean with

a toothpick,

Before you call for service.., gecom

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,

_ or visit ge.com You mog not need to call for service.

Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do

START/RESETstatus Youhave pressedthe • PresstheSTART/RESETpadoncetostartthedishwashe_Pressthe

indicator light flashing START/RESETpad while the START/RESETpodasecondtimewhenthedishwasherisrunningonlgif gou

dishwasheris running. This will wishto cancelthe cgcle.

cancelthe cgcle.Thelight will

stop flashing after the dishwasher

drains (about 90seconds).

Powerto thedishwasherwas • Thelightwillstopflushingafterthedishwasherdrains.Anewcgclewill

turned offwhile a cyclewas startautomuticallg.

runningand powerhasjust been

restoredto thedishwasher.The

blinkinglights indicatethat the

dishwasherisdrainingthe potential

water inside.

Dishwasher BEEPS Thisis a reminder that gour * Closeandlatchthedoorafteropeningitmid-cgcle.

onceevery 30seconds dishwasherdoor has beenleft

openduring operation. It will

continue beeping until gou close

the door.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Dishesandflatware Lowinletwater temperature *

notclean

Water pressureistemporarilg low *

Airgapor disposerisclogged *

Improperrackloading *

Noair gapor high drainloop *

Spotsand filming Extremelghardwater •

anglassesand Lowinletwater temperature

flatware ,

Overloadingthe dishwasher •

Improperloading ,

Oldor damppowderdetergent ,

Rinseagentdispenseremptg

Toolittle detergent

Hakesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage8).Turnonthe hot

waterfaucetnearestthedishwasher,letrun untilthewatertemperature

stopsrising.Thenstartthedishwasherandturnoff thefaucet.Thisinsures

theenteringwaterishot.

Turnon afaucet.Iswatercomingoutmoreslowlgthanusual?Ifso,wait

untilpressureisnormalbeforeusinggourdishwasher.

Cleantheairgap orflushthedisposer.

Hakesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenserorthe

washarms.Seethe Loadingthedishwasherrackssection.

Verifgthat gouhaveanair gapora highdrainloop.Refertothe

InstallationInstructions.

UseJet-Dry®orCascadeCrystalCleaPrinseagentsto removespotsand

preventnewfilmbuildup.

Hakesurewatertemperatureisatleast120°F.

Loaddishwasherasshownin theLoadingPlaceSettingssection.

Hakesuredetergentisfresh.

Ifwaterisextremelghard,asoftenermagberequired.

Cloudinesson Combinationof softwater and * Thisiscalledetchingand ispermanent.Topreventthisfrom happening,

glassware too muchdetergent uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareintheshortest

cgclethat willgetitclean.

Water temperatureentering * Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.

the dishwasherexceeds150°F

Sudsin thetub Correctdetergent *

wasn'tused

:& .

Rinseagentwasspilled *

Detergentleft in Dishesareblocking the *

dispensercups detergent cup

Useonlgautomaticdishwasherdetergentstoavoidsudsing.Cascade®and

ElectrasoPAutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedfor use

inallGEdishwashers.

Toremovesudsfromthetub,openthedishwasherandletsudsdissipate.

CloseandlatchthedishwashenPumpoutwaterbgtouchingthe

START/RESETpadonce;then30secondslater,touchthe

START/RESETpadagain.Repeatifnecessarg.

Alwagswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediatelg.

Repositionthedishes,sothe water from the lowersprag arm can

flushthe detergentcup. Seethe Loadingthedishwashersection.

Before you call for service...

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Blackor grag

marks an dishes

Dishesdon'tdry

Aluminumutensilshave

rubbedagainstdishes

Lowinletwater temperature

• Removemarkswith a mild,abrasivecleanen

Rinseagent dispenser is emptg

Controlpanelresponded Door latch mag not be properly

to inputs but dishwasher seated

never filled with water

Water valve may be turned off

Stained tub interior Sometomato-based foods can

cause reddish stains

Tea or coffee stains

Anoverallgellowor brownfilm can •

becausedby irondepositsinwater

Whitefilm oninsidesurface- •

hardwater minerals

• Hakesureinletwatertemperatureisat least120°R

• SelectHEATEDDRY.

• UseHOTSTART,HOTWASHorADDEDHEAToptions.

• Selecta highercgcle,suchasANTI-BACTERIA,SANIWASHor POTS&PANS.

• Checkthe rinseagentdispenserandfillasrequired.

• Hakesurethedoorisfirmlgclosed.

• Hakesurewatervalve(usuallglocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.

• UseoftheRINSEONLYcgcleafteraddingthedishtothe load

candecreasethelevelofstaining.GErecommendsCascade®

PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesofstains.

• Removethestainbg hand,usinga solutionof 1/2cupbleach

and3cupswarmwater.

WARNING

Beforecleaninginterior,wait atleast20minutesaftera cgcleforthe

heatingelementstocooldown.Failuretodosocanresultin burns.

A specialfilterinthewatersupplglineistheonlgwagto correct

this problem.Contacta watersoftenercompany.

GErecommendsJet-Dry ®orCascade Crystal Clear_to help

prevent hard water mineral depositsfromforming.

Rundishwasherwithcitricacidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid

(Partnumber:WD35X151)canbeorderedthroughGEParts.Seeback

coverfororderinginformation.

Dishwasherwon'trun Fuseisblownor circuit breaker • ReplacefuseorresetcircuitbreakenRemoveangotherappliancesfrom

istripped thecircuit.

Poweristurned off • Insomeinstallations,thepowertothedishwasherisprovidedthrougha

wallswitch,oftenlocatednextto thedisposerswitch.Hakesureitison.

Controlpanelislocked • Unlockcontrolpanel.Seepage5or7.

Rebootyourcontrol • Turnoffpowertothedishwasher(circuitbreakerorwallswitch)for

30seconds;thenturn backon.

Control panel lights Timetoo long between • Eachpadmustbe touchedwithin 30 secondsof the others.

go off whenyou're touching of selectedpods Torelight,touch ang pad again,or unlockandrelatchdoor.

setting controls

Water standing in This isnormal • Asmallamount ofcleanwater aroundthe outlet on thetub

the bottom of the tub bottom at the backofthe tub keepsthewater seallubricated.

Water won't pump Drain is clogged • Ifgou have an air gap, clean it. See page 12.

out of the tub • Ifthe dishwasher drains intoa disposer,rundisposer clear.

• Checkto seeifgourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.Ifnot, gou

magneeda plumber.

Steam Thisisnormal • Warm,moistaircomesthroughtheventbgthedoorlatchduringdrging

andwhenwater isbeingpumpedout.Thisisnecessargfordrging.

Sanitizedlight does Thedoorwasopenedand the • Donotinterruptthecgcleangtimeduringor aftermainwash.

notilluminateat the cgclewas interrupted during

endof thecycle or after the mainwash portion

(Anti-Bacteria Theincomingwater • Raisethewater heatertemperaturetobetween120°Fand140°E

cycleonly) temperaturewastoo low

Noise Normal operating sounds • Theseareallnormal.Noactionisrequired.

Detergentcupopening

Water enteringdishwasher

Themotor stopsand starts at

varioustimesduring thecgcle

Drainpumpsoundsduring

pumpout

Rattling disheswhen the spray

arm rotates

• Hakesuredishesare properlg loaded.Seethe Loadingthe

1/4 dishwasherrackssection.

GE Dishwasher Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care ®technician. To schedule

service, on-line, 24 hours a day, 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 your receipt here.

Proof of the original pumhase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty,

For The Period Of:

One Year

From the date of the

original purchase

Five Years

(for models PDW730_

PDW7800 and

PDW7880)

From the date of the

original purchase

Lifetim e o f Product

(for models PDW730_

PDW7800 and

PDW7880)

GE Will @lace:

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

this limited one-gear warranty, GEwillalso provide, free of charge, alllabor and related service

to replace the defective part.

The dishwasher racks or the electronic control module, ifthey should foil due to a defect in

materials or workmanship. During this five-gear limited warranty, gou will be responsible for ang

labor or in-home servicecosts.

ThePermaTuf ®tub or door liner, if itfails to contain water due to a defect in materials or

workmanship. Duringthis limited warranty, GEwill alsoprovide, freeof charge, oil labor and

related serviceto replacethe defective port.

What GE Will Not Cover:

[] Service trips to gout home to teach you how to use [] Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods

the product, or acts of God.

[] Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. []

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

other than the intended purpose or used commemiallg. []

[] Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers. []

[]

Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible

defects with this appliance.

Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the

drain line.

Damage caused after delivery.

Product not accessible to provide required service.

I EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES--Yoursole and exclusive remedg is product repair asprovided in this Limited I

Warrantg. Ang implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantabilitg or fitness for a particular

purpose, are limited to onegear or the shortest period allowed bg law.

This warranty is extended ta the origina! purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not

available, you may be responsible for o trip charge or yau may be required ta bring the product to an Authorized GE

Service location for service. Proof af original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls 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 have other rights which vary from state to state. To know

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

Consumer Support.

GEAppliances Website

Have a question or need assistancewith your appliance?Try the GEAppliances Website 24 hours a day,

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

order parts or even schedule serviceon-line.

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ExtendedWarranties

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 call800.626.2224during normal businesshours.

GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires.

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(VISA,MasterCardand Discovercards are accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hours every clayor by phone at

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to beperformed by any user. Other servicing

generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised,since improper

servicing may cause unsafe operation.

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE,contact us on 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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