GE PDT785SYN0FS, PDT785SBN0TS, PDT775SYN0FS, PDT775SBN0TS, PDT715SYN0FS Owner’s Manual

DISHWASHERS

	SAFETY INFORMATION	4
			OWNER’S MANUAL
	USING THE DISHWASHER		GDF 565-645 Series
	Getting Started	6
			GDT 565-665 Series
	Dispensers	10
			GDP645 Series
	Appliance Communications . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
	Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13	DDT700 Series
	CARE AND CLEANING	20	PDT715-785 Series
			PDP715 Series
	TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS	22	Includes GE®, GE Profile™
			Series and GE Adora
	LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . .	25	Series products
	CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . .	26
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WELCOME

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

WARNING 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 GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.

ŶConnect the dishwasher/appliance to 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.

ŶImproper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.

ŶDispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.

ŶDo not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

ŶUse only cord kit WX09X70910 or hard-wire to building electrical. Failure to follow this instruction, could result in risk of fire and personal injury.

ŶTo minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

WARNING WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER, FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

ŶUse this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

ŶUse only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of reach of children. Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.

ŶLocate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.

ŶLoad sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

ŶDo not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

ŶDo not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

ŶDo not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

ŶDo not tamper with controls.

ŶDo not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

ŶTo reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance at any time.

ŶDo not store or use combustible materials including gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

ŶSmall parts, such as rack clips and filter retaining posts, can be a choke hazard to small children if removed from the dishwasher. Keep out of reach of small children.

ŶDetailed grounding instructions can be found in the “PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING” section of the installation Instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more weeks.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance during this process.

WARNING RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

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CAUTION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

	Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate	Ŷ If the electrical supply does not meet the above
	and in conformance with the National Electric Code,ANSI/NFPA	requirements, call a licensed electrician before
	70 – latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.	proceeding.
	This appliance must have:	It is recommended to have:
	Ŷ120V, 60Hz, AC-only, 15-ampere or 20-ampere, fused	ŶA circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
	electrical supply.	Ŷ A properly grounded individual branch circuit.
	ŶWiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C (167°F).

NOTICE

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Ŷ 8VH RQO\ SRZGHU Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers.

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INFORMATION SAFETY

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USING THE DISHWASHER

Getting started

Features and appearance will vary throughout this manual

GDF565

GDF645

GDT565

DDT700

GDT665,

GDT645, GDP645

PDT715, PDP715

PDT775, PDT785

1 Load Dishwasher

For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading section. No pre-rinsing of normal food soil is required. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil.

2 Add Detergent

Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser. Use detergent such as Finish® Quantum® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent. See Dispensers section.

3 Add Rinse Agent

Add rinse agent such as Finish® Jet-Dry® Rinse Aid to the rinse agent dispenser. See Dispensers section.

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4 Select Cycle

Press the furthest pad on the left for the desired wash cycle. On some models, the light next to the furthest pad on the left will be lit to indicate which wash cycle has been selected. On other models, pressing the furthest pad on the left will show various cycles in the display window. Press the pad until the desired cycle is shown.

NOTE: Actual cycle times vary based on soil level, water temperature, and options selected.

The cycle may be selected with the door in the open position. The cycle will not start until the Start pad is pushed and the door is closed within 4 seconds.

AutoSense/ This cycle automatically senses the soil level and adjusts the wash cycle accordingly. *Time

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Wash	Boost. This will raise the final rinse temperature and extend the dry time. Dry Boost will add 49
	to 90 minutes to the cycle time. When the Clean light comes on, open the door, pull the racks
	out, and the dishes will “flash” dry in approximately five minutes.

*Washing time only. Does not include drying time, Auto Hot Start, or options. NOTE: If the incoming water temperature is too low, the Auto Hot Start feature may add up to 25 minutes of additional time.

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5 Select Options

The light by the selected button will be lit to indicate which Option has been selected.

Normal This option is for normally soiled dishes, optimizes wash performance while conserving energy.

Temp

Boost This option increases the temperature to help clean heavily soiled dishes and will increase the cycle time by 20 to 50 minutes. Option may be turned On or Off during the wash cycle. This option will also improve dry performance on the Normal cycle.

Steam-Sani, This option raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware but may Presoak- increase cycle time by 60 minutes. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of Sani, or your inlet water.

Sanitize NOTE: This option is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the Sanitized or Cycle Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle. Utilizing this option will modify the cycle to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

Dry Boost	Shuts off the drying option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved. Open the dishwasher
Off	door to speed drying.
Dry Boost	Turns on the option for faster drying. This option may add up to 64 minutes to the cycle time.
Normal	On models with the hidden heater feature, this option boosts the temperature of the dishwasher
	during the final rinse portion of the cycle then utilizes a fan to circulate air to dry the dishes. This
	very efficient fan may run for an additional 90 minutes after the cycle is complete to maximize
	drying performance. Fan operation will end if the door is opened during this 90 minute period.
	This option is not available with the Rinse cycle.
Dry Boost	This option can be selected by pressing the Dry Boost pad twice to illuminate the High light. It
High (on	will add additional time to your drying option, further enhancing the dishwasher’s performance
some	for difficult to dry items.
models)
Wash	Selecting either the Upper or Lower Wash Zones will target dishwashing of just one rack. This
Zones	will shorten the cycle time and conserve energy. This option should be used when dishes are
(on some	placed in only one rack.
models)
Bottle Jets	This option increases the time that the bottle jets are on and may add up to 23 minutes to the
(on some	cycle time. Use this to wash difficult to clean, dishwasher safe baby bottles, sport bottles, tall
models)	coffee cups, etc. See use recommendations in the Loading section.
Delay	Delays the start of a wash cycle up to 8 to 12 hours depending on model. Press Delay Hours,
Hours	to select the number of hours, then press Start one time and close door to begin countdown.
	The cycle will start once allotted time has expired.
Lock	You can lock the controls to prevent selections from being made. You can also lock the
Controls	controls after you have started a cycle to prevent cycle changes. For example, children cannot
	accidentally start the dishwasher by pressing buttons with this option selected.
	To LOCK/UNLOCK the dishwasher control, depending on the model, press and hold the Dry
	Boost pad, or the Steam-Sani/Presoak-Sani/Sanitize pads at the same time, for 3 seconds.
	The Lock Controls light will turn on to indicate the control is locked and will turn off to indicate
	the control is unlocked.

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