GE PDW7880J10SS, PDW7880J00SS, PDW7800J10WW, PDW7800J10CC, PDW7800J10BB Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instruc_tions ....... 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ......... ] 0

Control Panel and Settings . . 4-6

Loading Place Settings ....... 9

Loading tile Racks .......... 8

Optional Accessories ......... 9

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

Troubleshooting Tips ... 11, 12

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

Consumer Support

Consmner Support . . .Back Co_er

Product Registration ..... 13, 14

Warranty ................. 15

Ym can find them on tile tub wall

just inside tile dooI:

165D4700P306 49-*5982 1!-04 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Foryoursafety,theinformationin this manual mustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire or explosion,electric shock,or topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or death.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been

used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If tile hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent tile possibility of damage or ix_jury b)' tm'ning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to rim for several minutes. Do this

belore using any electrical appliance which is cmmected to the hot water system. This simple procedm'e will allow any built-u I) hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not

smoke or use [ixl open flame or appliance dtxx'ixlg this process.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

PROPERINSTALLATIONANDMAINTENANCE

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 GEAppfiances.com.

• Connect to a grounded metal, permanent • wiring system; or mn an equipment-

grotmding conductor with tile circuit conductors and connect to the equipment-

grotmding terminal or lead of the appliance.

• hnproper connection of the equipment- grotmding conductor can result in a risk

of electric shock. Check with a qualified • electrician or service representative if w)u

are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grotmded.

• Use supply conductors rated at least 75°(7

(167°F).

Dispose of discarded appliances and shii)ping or packing material properly.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of yore" dishwasher tmless it is specifically

recommended in this manual, All other servicing should be reterred to a qualified

technician,

To minimize tile possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance fl'om the power

suI)ply before attempting anv maintenance. NOTE: Turning tile dishwasher off does not

disconnect tile appliance from tile power SUl)ply: We recommend having a qualified

technician service your appliance.

WARNING!

DONOT...

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not abHse, sit on, ox" stand on tile door or

dish rack of the dishwasher.

• Do not discard a dishwasher without first x'eilxovin_ the door or x'eIllO_,in_ the door

latch,

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable wq)ors and liquids in tile vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not allow children to play arotmd dishwasher when opening or closing door

due to the possibility of small fingers being

pinched in door,

• Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this appliance or any discarded

appliance.

_, WARNING!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER

,Junked or abandoned dishwashers are

dangerous ... even if they will sit %r 'ijust a few davs." If wm are getting rid of wmr old

dishwasher; please tollow the inst_ uctions below to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

• Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch

keeper (as shown).

Door latch keeper

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

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CAUTION: Contents washed in

Anti-Bacteria c) cle may be hot to the touch. Use care befln'e unloading.

• Use only powder; tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade':, Cascade Complete':

and Electrasol ':Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry _ rinse agent have

been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

• Using a deteroent_ that is not specifically designed tor dishwashers

will cause the dishwasher

to fill with suds.

• If )our dishwasher is

connected to a wall

switch, insure that the "l" switch is on prior to use.

• If)ou choose to mrn the switch off between wash cycles, allow 5-10

seconds after turning the switch on before touching the START/RESETpad to allow the

control to boot.

• I,ocate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.

• I,oad sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type iqiuries.

• Do not wash plastic items tmless marked dishwashor sMo or the equiwdent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the

Ilia n tl[;IcttlYeY's Yecoil/i/lendations.

• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items

such as electronic air cleaner filters, flu'nace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher.

Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or

staining of dishwasher may result.

• Do not touch the heating element dm'ing or

immediately after use.

• Do not operate yore" dishwasher tmless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Close SUl)ervision is necessary if this

appliance is used bv or near children.

• i,oad light, plastic items so thev will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom

of the dishwasher--they might come into contact with the heating element and be

damaged.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel

Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance

may vary from your model

SELEC'RONS

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ENHANCEM£NTS ........

_o_._, ,E_,..._wA_,,_L__ .........

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ControlSettings

_r_ statusIndicator Lights

The Status displa) tells you what's hai)pening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malflmction (see page 6). The lights will come 0/V indicating the sequence of

operation the dishwasher is in.

SENSING Displayedwhile the ExtraCleanTM Sensorismeasuringtheamountof soilandterr3eratureof water.

Thedishwasherwill adjustthe selectedcycleto achieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwash periods.

RINSING Displayedduringrinse periods.

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmet sanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntil dooris opened.

CLEAN Displayedwhena washcycleiscomplete.Thelight will remainONuntildoorisopened.

TimeRemainingDisplay (onsomemodels)

DuI'ing ol)eration, the display shows the ininutes relnaining until the cwle is cOlnl)lete. The display may a(!just the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at

the start of each cycle may change fl'om the thcto_ T setting as the unit customizes itself to home

use. During a delav start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.

lIME _e,t_lNINe

Selections

Thelight above the selected pad will be ONto indicate which WASHCYCLEhas been selected.

ANTI-BACTERIAHeavy9.1 gal.,91min.

Medium 7.8gal.,89 min. Light6.5gal.,87 min.

Thiscycleraisesthe watertemperatureinthe final rinseto sanitizeyourdishware.Thecycle lengthwill varydependingon thetemperatureofyourinletwater.

NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacycleis monitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.If thecycleis interruptedduringorafterthe mainwashportionor if the incomingwatertemperatureissolow that adequatewater heatingcannotbeachieved,the sanitizingconditionsmaynot bemet.In

thesecases,the sanitizedlightwill notilluminateat the endof the cycle.

NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersarenot intendedforlicensedfoodestablishments.

COOK

WARE

NORMALWASH

Heavy10.4gal., 102rain. Medium 9.1gal.,76 min.

Light7.8gal.,72 min.

Thiscycleis meantfor heavilysoileddishesor cookwarewith dried-onorbaked-onsoils.This cyclemaynot removeburned-onfoods.Everydaydishesare safeto be usedinthis cycle.

Heavy9.1 gal.,77min. Medium 6.5gal., 62min. Light5.2gal.,49 min.

Thiscycleis for medium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.

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SPEEDCYCLE

CHINACRYSTAL

GLASSES

(onsomemodels)

RINSEONLY

NOTE:This dishwasher is equipped with an Extra(]lean ''_Sensoi" with autoinatic teinperature

control; therefore cycle length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.

NOTE: Only tile Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to illeet tile reqtlireillents of Section 6,

NSF 184 ti)r soil remox_d and sanitization efiicacv.

D Enhancements

Thelight above the selected padwill be ONto indicate which ENHANCEMENThas been selected.

Heavy7.8 gal.,37min. Medium6.5gal.,33 min.

Light5.2gal.,29min.

Thiscycleis foreverydaydishesandglassware.

Heavy9.1 gal.,52min. Medium7.8gal.,45 rain. Light6.5gal.,38min.

Thiscycleis forlightly soiledchinaandcrystal.

Heavy9.1 gal.,49min. Medium7.8gal.,42 min.

Light6.5gal.,40min.

Thiscycleis specificallydesignedforglasses.

Heavy2.6 gal.,7 min. Light1.3gal.,4 min.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwill bewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwiththis cycle.

PRE Forusewith heavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbe selected

WASH PRIORto startingthe cycle.This option adds 16minutes to the cycle time. NOTE:Cannot

beselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff thedryingheatoption.Dishesairdrynaturallyandenergyis saved.Forfasterair dry,

Light OFF youcanpropthe dooropenafter the CLEANlightilluminates.

HEATEDDRY Turnsthe heateron for fast drying.Thiswill extendthetime to your washcycleby8 minutes

Light ON for the SPEEDCYCLEand30minutesfor all othercycles.NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith

RINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Youcanlockthecontrolstopreventanyselectionsfrombeingmade.Oryoucanlockthe

controlsafteryouhavestarteda cycle.

Childrencannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option

selected.

Tounlockthedishwashercontrols,touchandholdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor 3 seconds.Tolock the dishwasher,touchandholdthe HEATEDBRYpadfor 3 seconds.Thelightabovethe LOCK

padwill turnoff.

ADDEDHEATWhenselected,thecyclewill runlongerwith heatingelementsonto improvebothwashanddry

performance.NOTE:Cannotbe selectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythe startof a washcyclefor upto 9 hours.Touchthe BELAYHOURSpadto

choosethe numberof hoursyouwant to delaythestartofthe cycle;thentouchSTART/RESET

Themachinewill countdownandstartautomaticallyat the correcttime.Touching START/RESET

a secondtimewill cancelthe DELAYSTARTselectionNOTE:Ifyouforgetto fullyclosethe door,a remindersignalwill beepuntilyoudoso.

RESET

Tochangeacycleafterwashingstarts,touchthe START/RESETpadto cancelthecycle.The

START/RESETlightwill flashwhilethe water is pumpedoutif needed.Thistakesapproximately 90seconds.Whenthe lightstopsflashing,thedishwashercan bereprogrammedandrestarted.

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