GE PDW7712N20SS User manual

Brand: GE

Model: PDW7712N20SS

Category: Dishwashers

Type: User manual

Safety Instructions ...... 2,3

Operating Instructions

Careand Cleaning.........ii,12

ControlPaneland Settings.../4-6

Loading PlaceSettings........ii

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

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

Troubleshooting Tips .. 12-14

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ............. 16

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

GLD6900 Series

PDW7000 Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe dooE

165D4700P351 49-55052 04-07 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, hgdrogen gas mag 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 usedfor two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury

by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to runfor several minutes. Dothis before using ang

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

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

during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE

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

Instructions before it is used. lf gou did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet with

gout dishwasher, gou can receive one 8g visiting our website at www.geappliances.ca.

• Connectto agrounded metal, permanent wiring

sgstem;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 risk of electric shock.

Checkwith a qualified electrician or service

representative if you arein doubt whether the

appliance isproperly 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 a qualified technician

serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: Topreventminorinjurgorpropertgdamage

• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare

before handling.

• Using a 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.

• On dishwashers with electronic controls,

if you choose to tum the wall switch

off between wash cgcles,allow 5-10

seconds after turning the switch on before

touching START/RESETto allow the control

to boot.

• Non-DishwareItems:Donot wash items such

as electronic air cleaner filters,furnace filters and

paint brushes in your dishwasher Damage to

dishwasher and discoloration or staining of

dishwasher mag result.

• Closesupervisionis necessargif this appliance

is usedbg or near children.

• Load light, plastic items so theg will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom

of the dishwasher-theg might come into

contact with the heating element and be

damaged.

AkWARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEDISHWASHER

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 Awag Your Old

Dishwasher:

• Take off the door of the washing compartment

or remove the door latch keeper (asshown).

Door latch keeper

WARNING!

When using gour 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.

• Use only powder,tabs, liquid detergents 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-Drg®and

Cascade Crystal Clear_ rinseagents havebeen

approved for usein all GEdishwashers.

• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

• Load sharp kniveswith the handles up to reduce

the risk of 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 dishwasher

• Donot allow children to play around dishwasher

when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of small fingers being pinched in door

• 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 and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Donot allow children to play with, on or insidethis

appliance or any discarded appliance.

READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATION

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

appearance may vary from your model.

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Control Settings

H Status Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplautellsUouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmauflash,indicatinga malfunction(see

page6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

LOW DisplauedwhentheSmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwith liquidorgelautomaticdishwasher

DETERGENTdetergent.

SENSING DisplayedwhiletheExtraCleanTM SensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwateE

Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

CLEAN Displayedwhenowashcycleiscomplete.ThelightwillremainONuntildoorisopened.

_ TimeRemaining Displag (onsomemodels)

Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymayadjustthe remaining

timewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartof eachcyclemaychangefromthefactorysettingastheunit

customizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplaywillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthecyclestarts.

_,l Selections

Pressthepad for thedesiredwashchicle.

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

Actual resultswill dependonseveralfactors,including but not limitedto,inlettemperature, householdwater pressure

and turbidity ofthe wash water.

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

ANTI-BACTERIA

Heavg 33.3I(8,8gal,),105min.

Medium 28.41(7.5gal.),95 min.

Light 23.81(6.3gal.),85 min.

Thiscgcleraisesthe water temperature inthe final rinseto sanitizegour dishware.Thecgde

lengthwillvarg depending on the temperature of your inletwater.

NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacgde ismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.Ifthe cgcleis

interrupted during or after the main wash portion or ifthe incomingwater 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

Heovg 37.91(i0.0 gal.),80 min.

Medium 33.3l(&8 gal.),70 min.

Light 28,4I(7,5gal.),60 rain.

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

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

Heovg 335 I(8.8 gal.),70 min.

Medium 28.4I(7.5gal.),60 min,

Light 18.9I(5.0gal.),50 rain.

Thiscgcle is for medium/heavily soiled dishesand glassware.

SPEED CYCLE

(on some models

CHINA

GLASSES

(on some models

RINSEONLY

28.41(7.5gal.),35min,

Thiscycle isfor everyday dishesand glassware.

28.41(7.5gal.),35min.

Thiscycle isfor lightly soiledchina and crystal.

28.41(7.5gaL),35min.

Thiscycle isspecifically designedfor glasses.

9.51(2.5gal.),10 min.

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

NOTE:TheCHINA (somemodels)selectoris atoggle pad;toggle the pad until the desiredcycleisindicated.

NOTE:Thisdishwasherisequipped with a Cleongensor"with automatic temperature control,therefore,cgcle

length and time mog varg depending on soil and temperature conditions.

NOTE:Onlg theAnti-Bacteriacgcle hasbeendesignedto meet therequirementsof Section6,NSF184 for soil

removal and sanitization effioocg.

D Options

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected,

PREWASH For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils.This option MUSTbe

(on some models) selected PRIORto starting the cycle, This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time,

NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle,

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

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

HEAT DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the time to your wash cycle by 8

Light ON minutes for the SPEEDCYCLEand 30 minutes for all other cycles. NOTE:Cannot be

selected with RINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Youcon tack the controls to prevent ang selections from being mode. Or gou con tack

the controls after gou hove started a cgcle.

Children cannot accidentallg start dishwasher bbltouching pods with this option

selected.

To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATDRYpad for 3 seconds.

Thelight abovethe LOCKpad will turn off.To lock the dishwasher, touch and hold the

HEATDRYpad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCKpad will turn on.

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

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

(on some models)

DELAY HOURS

You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAYpad to

choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then touch

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

Touching START/RESETclsecond time will cancel the DELAYSTARTselection. NOTE:

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

RESET

To change a cycle 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

TheCLEANlightis illuminatedwhen a wash cycle is

complete. The lightwillstag ONuntilthe door is opened

and then closed and latched orwhen a pad ispressed

withthe door closed.Youcan turn offthe CLEANlight

by pressingany pad when the door is latched.

Flashing display lights.

If youdon'twantto changeanyofthesettings,simply

touchtheSTART/RESETpadtobeginthecycle.

Ifthedoorisclosed,theindicatorlightswillturn

off iftheSTART/RESETpadisnotselectedwithintwo

minutes.Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedoor

or pressanypad.

Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALandHEATDRV

willautomaticallybeprogrammed.Hakeanynew

selectionsandtouchtheSTART/RESETpadto begin

thecycle.

Status Indicator Lights What It Means

START/RESET

Using the dishwasher.

CyclehasbeeninterruptedbypressingtheSTART/RESETpad.Lightwillstop

flashingafterthedishwasherautomaticallydrainsoutthewaten

Check the Water Temperature

Theenteringwatershouldbeat least49°C(120°F)and

notmorethan65°C(150°F)foreffectivecleaningandto

preventdishdamage.Checkthewatertemperaturewith

acandyor meatthermometenTurnon thehotwater

faucetnearestthe dishwasher,placethethermometerin

aglassandletthewaterruncontinuouslyintotheglass

untilthetemperaturestopsrising.

Use Rinse Agent

Rinseagents remove spots and prevent new filmbuildupon your dishes,glasses, flatware,cookware and plastic.

Fillingthe Dispenser

Therinse agent dispenser holds 100ml(5.5ft.oz.)ofrinseagent. Under normal

conditions,thiswilllastapproximatelyonemonth.Trytokeepitfull,butdonotoverfill.

E] Makesurethedishwasherdoorisfullyopen.

r-2-]Turnthedispensercaptothe leftand liftitout.

[] Addrinseagentuntiltheindicatorwindowlooksfull.

[] Cleanupanyspilledrinseagentwitha dampcloth.

E] Replacethedispensercap. Indicoto/window

RinseAid Setting

Theamountof rinseagentreleasedintothefinalwashcanbeadjusted.Thefactory

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

highersetting.Ifyouseefoaminthedishwasher,movetheindicatorto a lowersetting.

Toadjustthesetting

Removethedispensercap;thenturntheadjustercounterclockwiseto increasethe

amountof rinseagent,clockwiseto reducetheamountofrinseagent.

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

• Noprerinsingofnormalfoodsoilisrequired.

• Scrapeoffhardsoils,includingbones,toothpicks,skins

andseeds.

• Removelargequantitiesofany remainingfood.

Dispensercop

• Removeleafyvegetables,meattrimmingsand

excessiveamountsofgreaseoroil.

• Removeacidicfoodsoilsthat candiscolorstainless

steel.

Manual Detergent Dispenser

Yourdishwashercomesequippedwithamanualdispenser Forheavilgsoiledloads,usea bitmoredetergent.Forwater

and,on somemodels,anautomaticliquiddishwasher temperaturesabove60°C(140%),usea bitlessdetergent.

detergentdispenser(SmartDispenseTM).Youcanuseeither

of these dispensers,but don't useboth at the same time.

SmartDispense TM

Manual Detergent

Dispenser

Medium Medium Extremelg

Soft Soft Hard Hard

Forheavilysoiledloads,usethePotsandPansor HeavyWash

eyrie.

Thecoverofthemainwashsectionwillopenduringthe

washcgcle.IfgouareusingSmartDispenseTM, leavethe

coverofthemainwashsectiondispenseropenbefore

startingthecgcle.

Youmagusepowder,liquid,gelortabletsinthemanual

dispensenItisimportanttokeeppowdereddetergentsand

tabletsfreshanddrgsothegdon'tloseeffectiveness.

Therefore,donotputdetergentintothemanualdispenser

untilgouarereadgtowashdishes.

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.Toomuchdetergentwith softwatercancausea

permanentcloudinessofglassware,calledetching.

Usetheinformationinthetablebelowasa guideto

determinetheamountofautomaticdishwasherdetergent

toplaceinthedispenser.Youmagusepowder,liquid,gel

ortabletsinthisdispenser.

Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergenttablets,

simplgplaceonetabletinthe mainwashsectionandclose

thecover.

DONOTUSEHANDDISHDETERGENT

NOTE:Usinga detergentthatisnotspecificallydesigned

fordishwasherswillcausethedishwasherto fillwithsuds.

Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher

vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.

Becausesomangdetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe

dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefrom allother

cleaners.Showangonewhomagusethedishwasherthe

correctdetergentandwhereitisstored.

Whiletherewillbeno lastingdamagetothedishwasher,

gourdisheswillnotgetcleanusingadishwashing

detergentthat isnotformulatedto workwithdishwashers.

Number

of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill

Less than 4 Fillcup to soft line (1/3 full)

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 dispenser,

dishwasher detergent into each cycle basedon soil

leveland water hardness.

To utilizethe SmartDispense'"Detergent Dispenser,

it must first befilled. Although any liquid or gel

automatic dishwashing detergent can be usedin

the SmartDispense'"system, all liquid or gel

automatic dishwashing detergents are not the same.

Most automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine

bleach-based (such asCascade_or ElectrasoP)

while others contain enzymes (suchas Cascade

Complete%

Do not mix any chlorine bleacMbased automatic

dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing

detergent containing enzymes asthis could cause

the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of

the SmartDispenseT"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 SmartDispensd" system.

CAUTIONI.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

dishwashe[

Aimthe detergent bottle at the opening in the door

and begin to fill.

Thedispenser will hold 1.11(40fLoz.)of 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.

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SENSING WAS.ING DRYING S_ITIZEp CLEAN

S_S_U_ LAWC_ S_CHA_ SANmS_ P_O_R_

Turn clockwise until tight.

Whenfull, replacethe cap and turn clockwise

until tight to ensurethat no water enters the

SmartDispensd" dispenser.If residueis left on

the door,itwill bewashed off in the next cycle.

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.Afull dispenser

will last approximately 1 month for the average user.

D_S e_'}S e

..... _ Light will turn on

"_"_.... _ when it is time to refill.

QuietPower4 OPtions ....

NOTE:If you are not usingSmartDispensd" and you

want to turn the LOWDETERGENTLEDlight off, press

theADDEDHEATpad 5 times within 3 seconds.You

will hear 3 beeps,then the light will go off.Youcan

turn the light back on by pressingthe ADDEDHEAT

pad 5 times within 3 seconds.

SmartDispense :MDetergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

Priorto the first use,the dishwasher needsto

be calibrated for water hardness.Pleasefollow

directionsbelow to calibrate the dishwasher to

the hardness of gour tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

Inthe bag containing these instructions, gou should

find a water hardnesstest strip package. Readthe

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

1REDI I I I I I I I 2

2 RED _ 3

3 RED _ 4-

HARD 4 RED _ 5

Set Control to Calibration Mode

From the standby mode (dishwashernot running

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

hardness selectionmode.

Control Calibration

Control Panel

Pressat the same time for 3 seconds. Displag

1.Closeand latch the door (lightson, dishwasher

not running).

2.Pressthe COOKWAREand DELAYpads at the

same time for 3 seconds.Thedisplag will show a

number 1to 5.Thisisthe water hardnessvalue

currentlg set.

Control Panel

pad to lower pad to raise the

the value, value.

3. Pressthe COOKWAREpad to raisethe value or the

NORMALpad to lower the value. Setthe water

hardnessvalue (1to 5)to the number determined

with the test strip and table at left.

4. Oncethe water hardness isset,pressthe

START/RESETpadto save the setting and return

the dishwasher to normal operation.

You shouldrecalibrate the dispenser ifwater

conditions change,for example,if a water softener

sgstem isadded or removed.

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 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 Ionsome models

to add flexibility in loading your dishwashen

Tolower, pushtabs in and lower rack.Toraise,

just pull up on rack until it snaps.

Theutility shelf{on some models)may be

placedin the up or down position to add

flexibility.A wine gloss 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 dishwashe_

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,pull the

leverforward, drop the tines into position

and releasethe leve_

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 heate_

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 anbJ

item extend

through bottom.

t t

Toremove end baskets,grasp the

basket at oppositecomers and

slideapart.

Silverware Basket

Avariety of optionsisavailable regarding

the three-piece silverware basketin your

dishwasheEThe 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. Placespoonsinthe basket

with handles down. Mix knives,forks and

spoons sothey don't nest togetheE

Theprovided lidswith slots can be used

to avoid nesting of silverware.Small plastic

items, such as measuring spoonsand

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.

Loading place settings...

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

mo_] vorg from gout model. NOTE:Silverware should be individuollg 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

may vorL] from your model. NOTE:Silverware should be individualkj boded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.

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

Caring for the dishwasher.

Cleaning the Door Panel

Before cleaning the front panel, make sure

gou know what type of panel you have. Refer

to the last two letters of your model numbec

Youcan locate your model number on the

left-hand tub walljust inside the dooc Ifyour

model number ends with BB,WW, CC,SAor

BG,then you have a Painted Door panel. If

your model number ends with SS,then you

have a Stainless Steel Door panel. Ifyour

model number ends with CS,then you

have a CleanSteel Door panel.

Follow the instructions below for cleaning the

door panel for your specific model.

Pointed Door Panel (model numbers ending

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

metallic, GS-silveror BG-graphite metallic)

Use a clean,soft, lightly dampened cloth,

then dry thoroughly. Youmay also usea

good appliance wax or polish.

Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers

ending in SS)

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned

with StainlessSteelMagicor a similar product

using a clean, soft cloth. Donot use appliance

wax, polish,bleach or products containing

chlorine on StainlessSteeldoors.

CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers

ending in CS)

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,

then dry thoroughlg. 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 mug leave

a residue. Do not use scouring pads or

powdered cleaners because these

products can scratch the finish.

Caring for the dishwasher.

Cleaning the Control Panel

Toclean the control panel, usea lightly

dampened cloth.Then dry thoroughly.

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher isleft in an unheated

placeduring the winter,ask a service

technician to:

H-] Cut off electrical power to the

dishwasher Removefusesor trip

circuit breaker

r-2-iTurnoffthe water supply and disconnect

the water inlet linefrom the water valve.

r_ Drainwater from the water inlet line

and water valve.(Usea pan to catch

the water)

E] Reconnectthe water inlet line to the

water valve.

Airgap 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 a!lplumbing codes require

air gaps,so you may not have one.

Theair gap is easy to clean.

m Turnoff the dishwasher and lift off the

cover.

[]Remove the plastic cap and clean with

a toothpick.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

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

_ or visit www.geappliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.

Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do

START/RESETstatus Youhave pressedthe • PresstheSTART/RESETpadoncetostartthedishwasherPressthe

indicator lightflashing START/RESETpad while the START/RESETpadasecondtimewhenthedishwasherisrunningonlyif you

dishwasher is running. This will wishto cancelthecycle.

cancelthe cycle.Thelight will

stop flashingafter the dishwasher

drains (about90seconds).

Powerto thedishwasherwas • Thelightwillstopflashingafterthedishwasherdrains.Anewcyclewill

turned offwhileacyclewas startautomatically.

runningand powerhasjust been

restoredto thedishwasher.The

blinkinglights indicatethat the

dishwasherisdrainingthe potential

water inside.

Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminderthat gout • Closeand latchthedoorafteropeningitmid-cycle.

onceevery 30secondsdishwasher door hasbeen left

openduring operation.It will

continuebeeping untilyou close

the door.

Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do

Beepingat the end This is normal. Thedishwasher • Toturnoff thedoublebeepindicator(orre-activateitifitwaspreviously

of the cycle will beep twice at the end of the turnedoff),pressthe HEATDRYpad 5 timeswithin 3 seconds.

cycle Atriple beepwill soundto indicatethe end-of-cycle beepoption

has beenturned on or off.

LowDetergentlight SmartDispense"haslessthan • FilltheSmartDispense"reservoirwith liquiddetergent.Afterfillingthe

isON 10cyclesworth of detergent reservoir,theLOWDETERGENTlightwillturnOFFoncethedoorisclosed.

left inthe dishwasher IfyouarenotusingtheSmartDispenseTM feature,turnoffthe lowdetergent

lightbypressingtheADDEDHEATpad5 timeswithin3 seconds.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Dishesandflatware Lowinletwater temperature • Hakesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage8).Turnonthe hot

notclean waterfaucetnearestthedishwasher,letrununtilthewatertemperature

stopsrising.Thenstartthedishwasherandturnoff thefaucet.Thisinsures

theenteringwaterishot.

Water pressureistemporarily low • Turnon afaucet.Iswatercomingoutmoreslowlythanusual?Ifso,wait

untilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.

Airgapor disposerisclogged • Cleantheairgap orflushthedisposer.

Improperrackloading • Hakesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenserorthe

washarms.Seethe Loadingthedishwasherrockssection.

Noair gapor high drainloop • Verifythat youhaveanair gapora highdrainloop.Refertothe

InstallationInstructions.

• Userinseagentstoremovespotsandpreventnewfilm buildup.

• Hakesurewatertemperatureisatleast49°C(120°F).

• LoaddishwasherasshownintheLoadingPlaceSettingssection.

• Hakesuredetergentisfresh.

• Ifwaterisextremelyhard,asoftenermay berequired.

Spotsand filming

onglassesand

flatware

Cloudinesson

glassware

Extremelyhardwater

Lowinletwater temperature

Overloadingthe dishwasher

Improperloading

Oldordamppowderdetergent

Rinseagentdispenserempty

Toolittle detergent

Combinationof softwater and

too muchdetergent

Water temperatureentering •

the dishwasherexceeds

65°C(150°F)

Sudsin thetub Correctdetergent •

wasn'tused

•

Thisiscalledetchingand ispermanent.Topreventthisfrom happening,

uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareintheshortest

cyclethat willgetitclean.RecalibratetheSmartDispense"systemif you

areusingit(seepage% Donotusethemanualdetergentdispenserand

theSmartDispense"atthesametime.

Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.

Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentstoavoidsudsing.Cascade®and

ElectrasoPAutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedfor use

inallGEdishwashers.

Toremovesudsfromthetub,openthedishwasherandletsudsdissipate.

CloseandlatchthedishwashenPumpoutwaterbytouchingthe

START/RESETpadonce;then30secondslater,touchthe

START/RESETpadagain.Repeatifnecessary.

Rinseagentwasspilled • Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.

Detergentplacedin manual • UseSmartDispenseTM orthe manualdetergentdispenser,butnotboth.

detergentdispenserand

SmartDispense"dispenser

Detergentleft in Dishesare blocking the • Repositionthedishes,sothe water from the lowerspray arm can

dispensercups detergent cupor flushthe detergentcup or the outlet on the SmartDispense"system.

SmartDispense" outlet Seethe Loadingthedishwashersection.

Water in the Capnot tightened after • Useaturkey basterto removeasmuch water as possiblefrom the

SmartDispense_" filling the dispenser SmartDispenseT''dispenserandrefillit as normal.Besureto tighten

dispenser the capfully to preventwater from enteringthe dispenser.

Blackorgrag Aluminumutensilshave • Removemarkswitha mild,abrasivecleane_

marksondishes rubbedagainstdishes

Before you call for service...

Problem

Dishesdon'tdry

Possible Causes What To Do

Lowinletwater temperature • Hakesureinletwatertemperatureisat least49oc(120OF).

• SelectHEATDRY.

• UseHOTSTART,HOTWASHorADDEDHEAToptions.

• Selecta highercgcle,suchasANTI-BACTERIA,SANIWASHor COOKWARE

• Checkthe rinseagentdispenserandfillasrequired.

• Hakesurethedoorisfirmlgclosed.

Rinseagentdispenserisempty

ControlpanelrespondedDoorlatch may notbeproperly

toinputsbutdishwasherseated

neverfilledwith water

Watervalve may beturnedoff

Stainedtubinterior Sometomato-basedfoodscon

causereddishstains

Teaorcoffeestains

Anoverallyelloworbrownfilmcan •

becausedby irondepositsinwater

Whitefilm oninsidesurface- •

hardwater minerals

• Hakesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.

• UseoftheRINSEONLYcycleafteraddingthedishtothe load

candecreasethelevelofstaining.GErecommendsCascade®

PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesofstains.

• Removethestainbg hand,usinga solutionof 120ml(1/2cup)bleach

and3cupswarmwater.

A WARNING

Beforecleaninginterior,wait atleast20minutesaftera cgcleforthe

heatingelementstocooldown.Failuretodosocanresultin burns.

A specialfilterinthewatersupplylineistheonlywagto correct

this problem.Contacta watersoftenercompan9.

GErecommendsrinseagentsto helppreventhardwatermineral

depositsfromforming.

Rundishwasherwithcitricacidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid

(Partnumber:WDSSX151)canbeorderedthroughGEParts.Seeback

coverfororderinginformation.

Dishwasherwon'trun Fuseisblownor circuit breaker • Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreakenRemoveanyotherappliancesfrom

istripped thecircuit.

Poweristurned off • Insomeinstallations,thepowerto thedishwasherisprovidedthrougha

wallswitch,oftenlocatednextto thedisposerswitch.Hakesureitison.

Controlpanelislocked • Unlockcontrolpanel.SeepageS.

Rebootyourcontrol • Turnoffpowertothedishwasher(circuitbreakerorwallswitch)for

30seconds;thenturn backon.

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

go off whengou're touching of selectedpads Torelight,touch ang pad again,or unlockand relatchdoor.

setting controls

Water standing in This isnormal • A smallamount ofcleanwater aroundthe outlet on thetub

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

Waterwon'tpump Drainisclogged • Ifgouhaveanairgap,cleanit.Seepage12.

outofthetub • Ifthedishwasherdrainsintoa disposer,rundisposerclear.

• Checkto seeifgourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.Ifnot, gou

magneeda plumber.

Steam Thisisnormal • Warm,moistaircomesthroughtheventbgthedoorlatchduringdrging

andwhenwater isbeingpumpedout.Thisisnecessargfordrging.

Sanitizedlight does Thedoorwasopenedand the • Donotinterruptthecycleanytimeduringor aftermainwash.

notilluminateat the cyclewasinterruptedduring

endofthecycle orafter the mainwash portion

(Anti-Bacteria Theincomingwater • Raisethewater heatertemperaturetobetween49°Cand60°C(120°F

cycleonly) temperaturewastoo low and140°F).

Noise Normal operatingsounds • Theseareallnormal.Noactionisrequired.

Detergentcupopening

Water enteringdishwasher

Themotor stopsand starts at

varioustimesduring thecycle

Drainpumpsoundsduring

pumpout

Rattling dishes when the spray

arm rotates

• Hake suredishesare properlg loaded.Seethe Loadingthe

dishwasherrackssection.

Dishwasher Warranty.

All warranty serviceprovidedby our FactoryServiceCenters,

oran authorizedCustomerCare®technician.Toscheduleservice,

on-line,24 hoursa day, visitusat www.geappliances.caor call

1.800.561.3344.Pleasehaveserialnumber and modelnumber

availablewhen callingfor service.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

For The Period Of:

OneYear

Fromthe dote of the

originalpurchase

FiveYears

(forProfile models

PDW7000 series)

Fromthe date of the

originalpurchase

Lifetime of Product

(forProfile models

PDW7000 series)

We Will Replace:

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

this limited one-year warranty, we will alsoprovide, freeof charge, all labor and related service

to replacethe defective part.

Thedishwasher racks or the electronic control module, if they shouldfail due to a defect in

materials or workmanship. Duringthis five-year limited warranty, you will be responsiblefor any

labor or in-home service costs.

ThePermaTuf ®tub or door liner, ifit fails to contain water due to a defect in materials or

workmanship. Duringthis limited warranty, we will also provide,free of charge, all labor and

relatedserviceto replacethe defective part.

What Is Not Covered:

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

• Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer

or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate

electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

• Failureof the product if it isabused, misused, or used for

other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

• Replacementof housefusesor resetting of circuit breakers.

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

or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequential damage caused by 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.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Vour sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited

Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

Thiswarranty isextended tothe originalpurchaserand any succeedingowner forproductspurchasedfor home usewithin Canada.

In homewarranty servicewill beprovided in areaswhere it isavailableand deemedreasonableby Mobe toprovide.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. I

Warrantor: iVlABECANADA INC.

Consumer Support.

Appliance Websites www.geappliances.ca

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

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

order parts or even schedule serviceon-line.

ScheduleService www.geappliances.ca

Expertrepairserviceisonly onestepaway from your dooEGeton-lineand scheduleyour serviceat

your convenience24 hoursany day of theyear! Or call1.800.561.3344during normal businesshours.

RealLife Design Studio www.geappliances.ca

We support the UniversalDesignconcept-products, servicesand environments that can be usedby

people of all ages, sizesand capabilities.We recognizethe need to designfor a wide range of physical and

mental abilities and impairments. Fordetails of UniversalDesignapplications, including kitchen designideas

for peoplewith disabilities,pleasecontact: Director,ConsumerRelations,MabeCanada Inc

Suite310, 1 Factory Lane

Moncton, N.B.EIC 9M3

Extended Warranties www.geappliances.ca

Purchasean extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty

isstill in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 1.888.261.2133during normal businesshours.

Consumer Home Serviceswill stillbe there after your warranty expires.

Portsand Accessories www.geappliances.ca

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

Order on-line,24 hoursevery day, or by phone at 1.800.661.1616during normal businesshours,

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed 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 received:

FIRST,contact the people who serviced your appliance.

NEXT,if you are still not pleased, write all the details (including your phone number) to:

Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc

Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane

Moncton, N.B.EIC 9M3

www.geappliances.ca

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

Youmay alsomail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material, or detach and

usethe form in this Owner's Manual.

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