GE PDWF788P10SS, PDWF780P10WW, PDWF780P10BB, PDW7380N00SS, PDW7300N25BB Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 2,3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning .........11,12

Control Panel and Settings .... 4-6

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

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

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

Troubleshooting Tips... 12-14
Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

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

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Mode; #
Serial #

Youcan find them onthe tub wall

just insidethe door.

165D4700P380 49-55056 i0-08JR

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.

WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY

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

for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hotwater hasnot been usedfor two weeks or more,prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on allhot water faucets and allow them to runfor several minutes. Dothis before using any

electrical appliance which isconnected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-
up hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or use anopen flame orappliance

during this process.

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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 agrounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or runan equipment-grounding

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

or lead ofthe appliance.

mImproper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result ina risk of electric shock.
Checkwith aqualified electrician or service

representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

mDisposeof discarded appliances and shipping

or packing material properly.

mDo not attempt to repair or replaceany part

of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual.All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.

raTa minimizethe possibility of electric shock,

disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot
disconnectthe opp!ioncefrom the power supply.
Werecommend having o qualified technician

serviceyour opp!ionce.

CAUTION: Topreventminorinjuryorpropertgdomoge

mContentswashed inAnti-bacterial mode, if

available, may behot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.

m Usinga detergent that is

not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause

the dishwasher to fill with
suds.

m If your dishwasher is connected to a

wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.

mOndishwashers with electronic controls,

if you choose to turn the wall switch

off between wash cycles, allow 5-!0
seconds after turning the switch on before

touching START/RESETto allow the control
to boot.

m Non-Dishware Items: Do not 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 may result.

mClosesupervision isnecessary if this appliance

isusedby or near children.

m 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.

-& 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 old

dishwasher, please follow the instructions below

to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:

reTake off the door of the washing compartment

or remove the door latch keeper (asshown).

Doorlatchkeeper

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WARNING!

m Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Owner's Manual.

m Useonly powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keepthem out of the reach of children.Cascade®,

Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry®and

Cascade Crystal Clea_ rinse agents have been
approved for usein all GEdishwashers.

m Locatesharp itemsso that they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

m Loadsharp kniveswith the handles up to reduce

the risk of cut-type injuries.

m Donot wash plastic items unlessmarked

dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic
items not so marked, checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations.

m Donot touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

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

mDo not operate your dishwasher unlessall

enclosure panels are properly in place.

mDo not tamper with controls.
mDo not abuse,sit onor stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.

mlDo not allow children to play around dishwasher

when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.

mDo not discard a dishwasherwithout first removing

the door of the washing compartment or the door
latch.

mDo not store or usecombustible materials,gasoline

or other flammable vaporsand liquids in the
vicinity of thisor any other appliance.

mDo not allow children to play with, on or insidethis

appliance or any discardedappliance.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.

Youcan locategour model number on thetub walljust insidethe door.Throughout thismanual,featuresand
appearancenag varFfrom Four model.

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SENSING WASHING RiNSiNG DRYING SANiTiZED

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CLEAN

LowOET_RaENT

ENHANCEMENIS

Smart Dispense

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Control Settings

Status IndicatorLights

TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmauflash,indicatinga malfunction(see
page6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

LOW Displauedwhenthe SmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwith liquidorgelautomaticdishwasher

DETERGENTdetergent.

SENSING DisplauedwhiletheExtraCleanTM Sensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwater.

Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcucletoachieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displauedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

RINSING Displauedduringrinseperiods.

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZED Displayedwhencuclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

CLEAN Displayedwhena washcucleiscomplete.

Time Remaining Disp/ag tonsomemoddsl
Duringoperation,thedisplayshowsthe minutesremaininguntilthe cycleiscomplete.Thedisplaynag adjusttheremaining

timewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartofeachcyclemay changefromthefactory settingasthe unit
customizesitselftohomeuse.DuringadelaUstart,the displaUwillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthecuclestarts.

Se/ections

Pressthepadfor thedesiredwash cgcle.

NOTE:Allcucletimes and water usage information contained inthe following sectionare approximate valuesonlu.
Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors, includingbut not limitedto, inlet temperature, householdwater pressure
and turbiditu of the wash water.

Thelightabove or next to the selectedpad will be ONto indicatewhich WASHCYCLEhas beenselected.

ANTI-BACTERIA

COOKWARE

(POTS& PANS)

NORMAL WASH

Heavy 8.8 gal., !05 rain.
Medium 7.5 gal., 95 rain.
Light 6.5 gal., 85 rain.

This cucle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize uour dishware. The cucle

length will var Udepending on the temperature of uour inlet water.
NOTE:The Anti-Bacteria cucle is monitored for sanitization requirements. Ifthe cucle is

interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature isso
low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions ma U not be

met. Inthese cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cucle.
NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

Heavy 10.0gal.,80 rain.
Medium 8.8 gal., 70 rain.
Light 7.5gal.,60 rain.

Thiscucle is meant for heavilu soileddishesor cookware with dried-onor baked-on soils.This
cucle maUnot remove burned-on foods. EverudaUdishes are safe to beused inthis cucle.

5.0-8.8gal.,/47-90rain.

Thiscycleisfor medium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.
Cucle time and water usage are approximate values. Results will depend on

several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature, household water

pressure and amount of soil in the wash water.

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SPEED CYCLE

(on some models)

CHINA CRYSTAL

or HAND/GENTLE

GLASSES

(on some models)

RINSEONLY

or RINSE & HOLD

7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscycle isfor everyday dishesand glassware.

7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscycle isfor lightly soiledchina and crystal.

7.5gal.,55 min.
Thiscycle isspecifically designedfor glasses.

2.5gal.,10 min.
Forrinsing partial loadsthat will be washed later.Donot usedetergent with this cycle.

NOTE:TheCHINACRYSTAL/PLASTICS(somemodels)selectorisatoggle pad;toggle the pad unti! the
desiredcycle is indicated.

NOTE:Thisdishwasher isequipped with aCleanSensor'"with automatic temperature contro!;therefore,cycle
length and time may vary depending on sol!and temperature conditions.

NOTE:Only theAnti-Bacteria cycle hasbeendesignedto meet therequirementsof Section6, NSF!84 for soi!
remova!andsanitization efficacy.

Enhuncements/Extrus

The fight above the selected pad wi!! beON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/EXTRAhas been selected.

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

(on some models selected PRIORto starting the cycle. Thisoption adds !6 minutes to the cycle time.

NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLY cycle.

HEATEDDRY When HEATEDDRY isoff, dishes will air dry.

Light OFF

HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between

Light ON 8and 58 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE:HEATEDDRYcannot be

selected with RINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Youcan lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you can lock
the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option

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

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

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

ADDED HEAT or
EXTRAHOTWASH

or TEMPBOOST
(on some models

DELAY HOURS

When selected, the cycle will run with heating element on longer and may

increase cycle times to improve both wash and dry performance.

NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.

You can delay the start of awash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAYHOURSpad
to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then touch

START/RESET.Themachine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.
Touching START/RESETa second time will cancel the DELAYSTARTselection. NOTE:If

you forget to fully close the door,a reminder signal will beepuntil 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.