GE PDW1860N02SS, PDW1860N00SS, PDW1800N02WW, PDW1800N02II, PDW1800N02BB Owner’s Manual

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

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Operating Instructions

Control Panels and Settings .... 4, S

Loading the

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

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

Care Instructions

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

Troubleshooting Tips ... !!-!:s

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

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

PDW1800 Series PDW1860 Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

Youcan find them on a label on the tub walljust insidethe door.

165D4700P371 49-55046 05-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING --

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire

or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

_4,WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

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

for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

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

by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure willallow any built- up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance

during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with

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

• Connectto a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding

conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment-grounding terminal

or lead of the appliance.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a riskof electric shock.

Checkwith a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance isproperly grounded.

• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.

• Donot attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it isspecifically recommended inthis manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

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

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot

disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having o qualified technician

serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: To prevent minor inJury or property damage

• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare

before handling.

• Usinga detergent that is

not specifically designed

for dishwasherswill cause the dishwasherto fill with

suds.

• If your dishwasher isconnected to a wall switch, ensure that the switch is

on prior to use.

• On dishwashers with electronic controls, if you choose to turn the wall

switch off between wash cycles,allow

5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before

touching ON/OFFto allow the control to reboot.

• Non-Dishware Items:Donot wash items such aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to

dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

• Closesupervision isnecessary if this appliance isused by or near children.

• Load light, plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher-they might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged.

_k WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

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

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

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

dishw(]sher, ple(]se follow the instructions below to help prevent (]ccidents.

Before You Throw Awag Your Old Dishwasher:

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

or remove the door I(]tch keeper ((is shown).

A WARNING!

Usethis (]ppli(]nce only for its intended purpose (isdescribed in this Owner's M(]nu(]l.

• Useonly powder,t(]bs, liquid detergents or rinse (]gents recommended for usein (] dishw(]sher (]nd

keepthem out of the re(]ch of children. Cascade®, Cascade®Complete (]nd Electrasol®Autom(]tic Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry ®and

CascadeCrystal Cleare rinse agents have been approved for usein all GEdishwashers.

• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

• Load sharp knives with the handlesup to reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

• Do notw(]sh pl(]stic items unlessm(]rked dishw(]sher s(]feor the equiv(]lent. Forpl(]stic items not so m(]rked, checkthe m(]nuf(]cturer's recommend(]tions.

Do nottouch the he(]ting element during or immedi(]tely (]fter use.

When using gour dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Hold nut at topofdishwasher

crew

Doorlatchkeeper

• Do notoper(]teyourdishw(]sherunlessoll enclosurep(]nelsoreproperlyinpl(]ce.

• Donot t(]mper with controls.

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

rock of the dishw(]sher. Donot (]llow children to pl(]y (]round dishw(]sher

when opening or closing door due to the possibility of sm(]llfingers being pinched in door.

Donot discord (]dishw(]sher without first removing the door of the w(]shing comportment or the door

I(]tch.

• Donot store or usecombustible m(]teri(]ls,g(]soline or other fl(]mm(]ble v(]pors(]nd liquids inthe

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

• Donot (]llow children to pl(]y with, on or insidethis (]ppli(]nceor (]ny discorded (]ppli(]nce.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.

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Control Settings

ON/OFF

Withdooropen,pressON/OFFbuttonto turnthe unitONto beginoperationandOFFat the endof awashcycle. TheON/OFFlightisdisplayedwhenthedishwasherisON.

_ ash Cgcle Selections

PressCYCLESELECTbuttonto choosewashcycle.Thelightunderthecyclenamewilldisplayto indicatewhichcycle hasbeenselected.

NOTE:All cycletimesandwaterusageinformationcontainedinthissectionareapproximatevalues.Actualresults willdependonseveralfactorsincluding,but notlimitedto,inletwatertemperatureandhouseholdwaterpressure.

HEAVY 6.2gal.,105 min.

Thiscycleismeantfor heavilysoileddishesorcookwarewithdried-onorbaked-onsoils.This cyclemay notremoveburned-onfoods.Everydaydishesaresafeto be usedinthiscycle.This

cyclealsoincludesheateddry.

NORMAL 5.3gal.,100 min.

Thiscycleismeantfor loadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewithmediumsoilsthat havenot beenpre-rinsed.Thiscyclealsoincludesheateddry.

LIGHT 4.4gal.,85 min.

Thiscycleismeantfor loadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewithlightsoilsthathave beenpre-rinsed.Thiscyclealsoincludesheateddry.

GLASSES3.5 gal.,65 min.

Thiscycleismeantfor lightlysoiledglassware.Thiscyclehaslessheatingduringthe washand rinseto protectyourglassware.Thiscyclealsohasa lowertemperatureheateddry.

AIR-DRY 3.5 gal.,50 min.

Thiscycleismeantfor loadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewithlightsoilsthathave beenpre-rinsedandshouldairdry naturally.Thiscycledoesnotincludeheateddry.

SPEED 5.3gal.,80 min.

Thiscycleismeantfor loadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewithmediumsoilsthat havenot beenpre-rinsed.Thiscyclefeaturesreducedwashtimesto allowforfastercycle

completion.Thiscyclealsohasa reducedtime heateddry.

RINSE i gal.,10 min.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwillbewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwiththiscycle.Thiscycle doesnotincludeheateddry.

Delay Hour Option

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Thisoptionallowsyouto delaythestart ofa washcycleforupto 2/4hours. Withthedooropen,turn thedishwasherONby pressingtheON/OFFbutton;thenpressDELAYHOURSbuttonto

choosethe numberofhoursyouwantto delaythestartofthewashcycle.Thehourswillshowinthe display window.

NOTE:TocanceltheDELAYHOURSoptionbeforethestartofthe cycle,repeatedlypresstheDELAYHOURSbutton untilthe displayisblankor reads"00"

Starting a Cycle

Afterselectingthewashcycle(Step2)anddelayhours(Step3),ifdesired,closethedoorofthe dishwashertostart thecycleor begintheDELAYHOURScountdown.Whenthecyclestarts,the

drainbeginsandapproximately60secondslaterthe waterfillbegins.

Status Indicators

LOW RINSEAID Theredlightwilldisplaywhenthe rinseaiddispenserneedsto berefilledwith liquidrinseaid.

Useof Jet-Dry ®orCascade Crystal Clear®rinseagentremovesspotsandpreventsnew

film buildupon yourdishes,glassware,flatware,cookwareandplastics.Seepage6for instructionsonrefillingtherinseaiddispenser.

CLEAN Thegreenlightwilldisplayanda beepwillsoundtoalert youthat thewashcycleis complete.

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