GE PDW7880R10SS, PDW7800R30WW, PDW7800R30CC, PDW7800R30BB, PDW7800R10WW Owner’s Manual

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Safetg Instructions ....... 2-s

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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ............. 18

Control Panel and Settings .. 6 j 1 1

Loading Place Settings ........ 17

Loading the Racks ............. 16

Using the Dishwasher ...... 12j 1_

Troubleshooting Tips... 19-21 Consumer Support

Consumer Support .............. 23

Warrantg ..................... 22

Tall Tub

Dishwashers

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # Serial #

Youcan find them onthe tub wall

just insidethe door.

165D4700P388 49-55064 07-09 JR

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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! WATER HEATER SAFETY

Undercertain conditions, hydrogengas may be producedin a water heater that hasnot beenusedfor two or more weeks. HYDROGENGAS ISEXPLOSIVE.

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 allow them to runfor severalminutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system.Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Sincethe gas is flammable, do not smoke,usean open flame, or use the 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 GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.

• Connect 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 orlead of the appliance.

• Improperconnection ofthe equipment-grounding conductor can result in a riskof electric shock.

Checkwith a qualifiedelectrician or service representative ifyou are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.

• Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of your dishwasher unlessit isspecifically recommended in this manual. Allother servicing should be referredto a qualified technician.

• To minimizethe possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply beforeattempting any maintenance.

NOTE:Turningthe dishwasher off doesnot

disconnecttheappliancefrom thepower supply. Werecommend having o qualifiedtechnician serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage

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

• Usinga detergent that isnot specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the

dishwasherto fill with suds.

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

to use.

• On dishwasherswith electronic controls, if you choose to turn the wall switch

off between wash cycles,allow 5-10 seconds after

turning the switch on beforetouching START/RESET to allow the control to initialize.

• Non-Dishware Items:Donot wash items such aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters

and paint brushes inyour dishwasher.Damage to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining

of the dishwasher may result.

• Closesupervisionisnecessary ifthis appliance isused by or near children.

• Load light, plastic items sothey do not become dislodgedand drop to the bottom of the

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

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iADVERTENCIA!

Para su seguridad, debe cumplirse con la informaciSn de este manual a fin de minimizar el riesgo de incendio o explosi6n, descarga el_ctrica o para prevenir dafios a la propiedad,

lesiones personales o la muerte.

iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA

Bojo ciertascondiciones,puedeproducirse gas de hidr6geno en un calentador de agua que no se ha usado durante dossemanas o rods. ELGASDE HIDROGENOESEXPLOSIVO,

Siel agua caliente no se ha utilizado pardos semanas o m6s, evite la posibilidad de daflos o lesiones abriendo todos losgrifos de agua caliente g dej6ndolas correr durante varios minutos. Haga esto antes de utilizar cualquier aparato el_ctrico que seencuentre conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Estesimple

procedimiento permitir6 que se liberecualquier clase de acumulaci6n de gasde hidr6geno.Yaque el gas

es inflamable, no fume o utilice una llama abierta o un aparato durante esteproceso.

INSTALACION VMANTENIMIENTO ADECUADOS

Este lavaplatos debe instalarse de manera adecuada g ubicarse de acuerdo con los Instrucciones de

Instalaci6n antes de comenzar el usa. Si usted no ha recibido una pdgina de Instrucciones de instalaci6n con su lavaplatos, puede obtener una visitando nuestro sitio Web en GEApplionces.com.

• Conecte el lavaplatos/aparato a unsistema de cableado permanente con conexi6n a tierra

o debe utilizarseun conductor de conexi6n atierra del equipamiento con losconductores de circuito,

g debe conectarse a la terminal de conexi6n

a tierra o conductor delaparato.

• Unaconexi6n inadecuada del conductor de conexi6n a tierra de equipo puede provocar

un riesgodedescargael_ctrica.Consulteaun

electricista calificado o representante de servicio t_cnico si tiene dudas sabrela correcta conexi6n

a tierra del aparato.

• Eliminelosaparatos que no va a utilizar m6s g el

material de empaque o endo coma corresponde.

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• Nointente reparar o cambiar ningunapiezade su lavaplatos a menos que est_ especificamente

recomendado en este manual. Cualquier otro

serviciodebe realizarloun tOcnicocalificado.

• Paraminimizar la posibilidad de una descarga el@ctrica,desconecte este aparato de la fuente de energfaantes de realizarcualquierclasede

mantenimiento.

NOTA:Apagarel lavaplatosno desconectael aparoto delsuministro deenergia.Recomendamos que un tdcnicocolificodorealiceel serviciotdcnico de suaparoto.

PRECAUCION: Para evitar lesiones menores g dafios a la propiedad

• Loselementos lavados en el modo anti-bacterial, si se encuentra disponible,pueden quedar

calientes al tacto. Tenga cuidado antes de tocarlos.

• Utilizarun detergente no dise5ado espedficamente

para lavaplatos provocar(i que el aparato se Ilene

• Sisu lavaplatos seencuentra conectado a un interruptor de pared,verifique que

de espuma. __

el interruptor seencuentre encendido antes del usa.

• Enlavaplatos con controles electr6nicos,siusted elUeapagar el interruptor de pared entre ciclos de lavado,deje pasar 5-10 segundos despu@sde encender el interruptor antes de presionar START/RESETpara permitir que el control seinicie.

• Elementosno aptos para lavaplatos: No lave elementos coma filtros de limpiadores de aire electr6nicos,filtros de hornos g pincelesde pintura en sulavaplatos. Puedenproducirse danos en el

lavaplatos g decoloraci6n o manchas en el

aparato.

• Se requiere una supervisi6nestricta cuando cualquier aparato esutilizado par ninos o en

su cercanfa.

• Cargue elementos livianos y pl6sticos de modo que no se desplacen g caigan al rondo del

lavaplatos, ga que pueden entrar en contacto con

el elemento calentador g da_arse.

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ik 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 Awag Your Old Dishwasher:

• Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).

Doorlatchkeeper

_kWARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,

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

• 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 ®and Cascade ®Complete Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal

Clear ¢ rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

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

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

• Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items

not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

including the following:

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

• Do not tamper with controls.

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

• Donot allow children to play around the dishwasher when opening or closingthe door dueto the possibility ofsmallfingersbeing pinchedinthe door.

• Donot discard a dishwasherwithout first removing the door of the washing compartment or the latch keeper.

• Donot store or usecombustible materials,gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any otherappliance.

• Donot allow children to play with, on or insidethis or any discardedappliance.

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,_kiADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE ENCIERRO PARA NI_IOS ELIMINACION CORRECTA DEL LAVAPLATOS

Un lavaplatos desechado o abandonado resulta peligroso...aOn si quedar6 en un lugar por "s61o

unos dfas".Siva a desechar su viejo lavaplatos, siga las siguientes instrucciones para prevenir

accidentes.

Antes de desechar su viejo lavaplatos:

IIQuite la puerta del compartimento de lavado

o saque la traba de la puerta (como puede verse).

__l_iADVERTENCIA! c.ando.ses.lavaplatos,sigapreca.cionesbOsicas

• Useesteaparato s61ocon elobjetivoparael que fue creado,comosedescribeen este Manualdel

Propietario.

• Utilices61odetergentesen polvo,Ifquidoo tabletas o agentes de enjuague recomendados para uso en lavaplatosg mant@ngalosalejados del alcance de losniBos.Losdetergentespara lavaplatos

autom6ticos Cascade ®g Cascade ®Complete, g losagentes de enjuague Cascade Crustal Clear_ han sido aprobados para el uso en todos los

lavaplatosGE.

• Ubiqueloselementosfilososde modo que no daBen el selladode la puerta.

• Cargue cuchillosfilososcon losmangos haciaarriba para reducirel riesgode una lesi6npersonal.

• Nolaveelementospl6sticosa menos que est@n marcados como aptos para lavaplatos o equivalente.Enel casode elementospl6sticos que no est@nmarcados asf,verifique las

recomendacionesdelfabricante.

de seguridad, inclugendo las siguientes:

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Traba de ta puerta

• Notoque el elemento calentador durante el uso o inmediatamente despu@sdefinalizar el uso.

• Nohaga funcionar el lavaplatos a menos que todos lospaneles del recintose encuentren en sulugar.

• Noaltere o modifique loscontroles.

• Nomaltrate, ni se sienteo separe sobrelapuerta o bandejasdelosplatos del lavaplatos.

• Nopermita que los nihosjueguen alrededordel lavaplatoscuando abra o cierrelapuerta debido a la posibilidadde pellizcarsusdedidos con la puerta.

• Nodeseche ellavaplatossinantes quitar lapuerta del compartimento de lavadoo latraba de la puerta.

• Noalmacene o use materialescombustibles, gasolinau otrosvaporeso Ifquidosinflamables

cerca de esteo cualquier otro aparato.

• Nopermita que los nihosjueguen sobre,con o dentro de este o cualquierotro aparato

descartado.

LEAYSIGAESTAINFORMACIONDESEGURIDADCUIDADOSAMENTE. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

About the dishwasher control panel.

Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on your dishwasher.

Rinse 0 ® ® Q Q 0

k_ J LWash_.... LWash J Reset H .... L Dr _ LHeet ) _ J

I't El El n

Control Settings

_l Stotus Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmayflash,indicatinga malfunction(seepage8).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

SENSING Displayedwhilethesensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwater. (onsomemodels) Thedishwasherwill adjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.

SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened. CLEAN Displayedwhenawashcycleiscomplete.ThelightstaysONasa reminderthatthedishesare

cleanuntilthedoorisrelatchedor untilanothercycleisselected.

Time Remaining Displag (onsomemodels)

Duringoperation,the displayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleis complete.Thedisplaymayadjustthe remainingtimewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartofeachcyclemay changefromthe factorysettingastheunitcustomizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplaywillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthe cyclestarts.

H Cycles

ThelightabovetheselectedpodwillbeONto indicatewhichcyclehasbeenselected.

Thisdishwasher is equipped with a dirt and temperature sensor. Cgclelength and time willvargdepending on the soilleveland temperature.

SANIWASH

NORMALWASH 5.2gal.,60-90 min.

LIGHTWASH 7.5gal.,40-60 min. (onsomemodels) Thiscycleisfor everydaydishesandglassware.

RINSEONLY 2.5gal.,11min.

NOTE"OnlytheSANIWASHcyclehasbeendesignedto meettherequirementsof Section6,NSF184for soilremovalandsanitizationefficacy.

7.5-8.75gal.,50-135 min.

Thiscycle raisesthe water temperature inthe final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle

length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.

NOTE:TheSANIWASHcycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. Ifthe cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or ifthe incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot beachieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. Inthese cases,the Sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.

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

Thiscycle isfor medium/heavilysoileddishesand glassware.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwillbewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwiththiscycle.

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D Options

Thelightabovetheselectedpadwill beONtoindicatewhichoptionhasbeenselected.

STEAM Forusewithheavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbeselectedPRIOR

to startingthecycle.TheSTEAMoptionadds24 minutestothechicletime.

HEATEDDRY Shutsoff thedryingheatoption.Dishesairdry naturallyandenergyissaved.Forfasterairdry, LightOFF youcan propthedooropenaftertheCLEANlight illuminates.

HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between Light ON 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE:HEATEDDRY cannot be

selected with RINSEONLY cycle.

LOCK

ADDED HEAT

DELAYHOURS

RESET

Youcanlockthecontrolstopreventanyselectionsfrombeingmade.Oryoucanlockthecontrols afteryouhavestartedacycle.

Childrencannotaccidentallblstartdishwasherbbltouchingpadswiththisoptionselected.

ToLOCKthe dishwashercontrol,touchandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor Bseconds.Thelight

belowtheHEATEDDRYpadwillturnon.ToUNLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchandholdthe HEATEDDRYpadfor Bseconds.TheLOCKlightwillturnoff.

Whenselected,the cyclewillrun longerwiththe heatingelementonto improvebothwashand dry performance.NOTE"Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Youcandelaythestartofawashcyclefor upto 9 hours.Touchthe DELAYHOURSpadto choose thenumberof hoursyouwanttodelaythestartof thecycle;thentouchSTART/RESETonetime. Thedishwasherwillcountdownandstartautomaticallyatthecorrecttime.Touching

START/RESETasecondtime will cancelthe DELAYSTARTselection. Tochangea cycleafterwashingstarts,touchtheSTART/RESETpadto cancelthecycle.The

START/RESETlightwillflashwhilethewaterispumpedoutifneeded.Thistakesapproximately 90seconds.Whenthelightstopsflashing,the dishwashercanbereprogrammedandrestarted.

Start

Closeandlatchthe dishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.Touchthe START/RESETpad onceto beginthecycle.Waterbeginstofill thedishwasher,andapproximately60secondslaterthewashaction begins.TouchingtheSTART/RESETpada secondtimewillcancelthecycleandcausethewaterto drainout.Thiswill takeapproximately2minutes.

NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcyclesoyoudon'thaveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthedishwasher doorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythelastsettingsyouselected.

Ifyoudon'twantto changeanyof thesettings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadonceto beginthecycle. Ifthedoorisclosed,theindicatorlightswillturnoff ifthe START/RESETpadisnotpressedwithintwo minutes.

Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedoorortouchanypad. Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALWASHandHEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybeprogrammed.

About the dishwasher control panel.

Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on your dishwasher.

• SANiTiZED

RINSE •

ONLY Q¢O.,.Ah .....

_CRYSTAL_J _ UGNT _ " ..... .

Cgcles

2 4 8

_RT "DELAV'_

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Options

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HEATED

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Control Settings

H Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 8). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence

of operation the dishwasher is in.

CLEAN

SANITIZED (on some

Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until

door is opened.

models) CLEAN

(on some

Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean until the door is opened or until another cycle is selected.

models)

Cycles

Thelight above theselectedpad will beON to indicate whichqjcle hasbeenselected, SANI WASH

(on some models)

POTS & PANS or HEAVY

WASH

NORMALWASH 5,6 gal,, 56 min.

7.5 gal., 97 min.

This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.

NOTE:The SANI WASH cycle ismonitored 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 light will not

illuminate at the end of the cycle.

NOTE:NSFcertified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food

establishments.

8.5 gal., 89 min.

This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-

on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.

This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.

LIGHTWASH (on some

6.1 gal., 56 min.

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

models)

CHINA CRYSTAL 6,1 gal,, 39 min, (on some This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal. models)

RINSEONLY 12 gal,, 6 min.

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

NOTE:Only the SANI WASHcycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy.

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D Options

Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTIONhas been selected.

HOT START/ For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be STEAM selected PRIORto starting the cycle. Thisoption will improve both wash and dry (on some performance. This option adds 20 minutes to the cycle time.

models) NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle. HEATEDDRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is saved.

Light OFF Forfaster air dry you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates. HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total run time by 38 minutes.

Light ON NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle. LOCK

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

(on some models)

Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher bg touching pads with this option selected.

ToLOCKthedishwashercontrol,touchandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor3seconds.Thelightbelow theHEATEDDRYpadwillturn on.ToUNLOCKthe dishwashercontrol,touchandholdthe HEATED

DRYpadfor 3seconds.TheLOCKlightwillturnoff.

HOT WASH/

ADDED HEAT

When selected, the cycle will run longer with the heating element on to improve both wash and dry performance. For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on soils. This

option MUSTbe selected PRIORto starting the cycle. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.

DELAY HOURS

You can delay the start of a wash cycle for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options may vary by model). Touch the DELAVHOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want

to delay the start of the cycle; then touch START/RESETone time. The dishwasher will count down and start automatically at the correct time. Touching START/RESETa

secondtime will cancel the DELAYSTARTselection.

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.

_!_ Start

Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the

START/RESETpad once to begin the cycle. Water begins to fill the dishwasher, and approximately

60 seconds later the wash action begins. Touching the START/RESETpad a second time will cancel

the cycle and cause the water to drain out. Thiswill take approximately 2 minutes.

NOTE:The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don't have to reprogram each time. When

the dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected.

If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESETpad once to begin

the cycle.

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESETpad is not pressed within two minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or touch any pad.

Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL WASH and HEATEDDRYwill automatically be programmed.

About the dishwasher control panel.

Choose the dishwasher control panel that corresponds to the features on _lour dishwasher.

o_ smart _ispense

• _ • Cycles

LOWDetergent %

Start Dei_y .........

Options

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N El Nirt

Control Settings

_ tatus Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationand mayflash,indicatinga malfunction(seepage6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

LOWDETERGENTDisplayedwhenthe SmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwithliquidor gelautomatic

(onsomemodels) dishwasherdetergent. SENSING DisplagedwhiletheExtraCleanTM Sensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperature

ofwater.Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcgcleto achieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displagedduringprewashandmainwashperiods. DRYING DisplagedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZED Displagedwhencgclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened. CLEAN Displagedwhena washcgcleiscomplete.

TimeRemainingDisplay (onsomemodels)

Duringoperation,the displagshowstheminutesremaininguntilthe cgcleiscomplete.Thedisplagmagadjust theremainingtime whiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplagedat thestartofeachcgclemagchangefrom

thefactorgsettingastheunitcustomizesitselfto homeuse.Duringadelagstart,thedisplagwillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthe cgclestarts.

Cycles

Pressthe pad for the desiredwashcgcle. NOTE:All cycletimes and water usageinformation contained in the following sectionareapproximate

valuesonly.Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors,includingbut not limited to, inlettemperature, householdwater pressureand turbidity ofthe wash water.

Thelight aboveor nextto the selectedpadwill beON to indicatewhich WASHCYCLEhasbeenselected.

SANIWASH

POTS & PANS

NORMALWASH 5.2gal.,60-90 min.

LIGHTWASH 7.5gal.,40-60 min. (onsomemodels) Thiscgcleisforevergdagdishesandglassware.

7.5-8.75gal.,50-135min.

Thiscgcleraisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinsetosanitizegourdishware.Thecgcle lengthwillvarydependingonthetemperatureofyourinletwater.

NOTE:TheSANIWASHcycleismonitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.Ifthe cycleisinterrupted duringor afterthemainwashportionorifthe incomingwatertemperatureissolowthat adequatewaterheatingcannotbeachieved,the sanitizingconditionsmaynot bemet.Inthese cases,theSanitizedlightwill notilluminateat theendofthecycle.

NOTE:NSFcertifiedresidentialdishwashersarenotintendedfor licensedfood establishments.

8.75-10 gal.,75-1/40min.

This cgcle ismeantfor heavilgsoiled dishesor cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. This cgcle mag not remove burned-on foods. Evergdagdishesare safe to be used in

this cgcle.

Thiscgcleisformedium/heavilgsoileddishesandglassware.

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SPEEDCYCLE 7.5 gal., 35-70 min.

(on some models) This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

RINSE ONLY 2.5 gal., 10 min.

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

NOTE:Thisdishwasher isequippedwith o CleonSensoF"with automatic temperature control;therefore,cgde length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.

NOTE:Onlythe SANIWASHcyclehasbeen designed to meet the requirementsofSection6, NSF184 for soil removal and sonitizotion efficacy.

Options

Thelight above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/EXTRAhas been selected. STEAH Forusewithheavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbeselectedPRIOR

(on some models)to startingthecycle.TheSTEAMoptionodds24 minutestothecycletime.

HEATEDDRY When HEATEDDRY is off, dishes will air dry.

Light OFF

HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between Light ON 8 and 38 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE:HEATEDDRY cannot be

selected with RINSE ONLYcycle.

LOCK

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

DELAY HOURS

RESET

START

Closethedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETpadto beginthecycle. Waterfillbegins,andapproximately60secondslaterthewashactionbegins.

NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcyclesoyoudon't haveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthedishwasherdoor isfullyclosed,the controlpanellightswilldisplaythelastsettingsyouselected.

Ifyoudon'twantto changeanyof thesettings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadto beginthecycle. Ifthedoorisclosed,theindicatorlightswillturnoff ifthe START/RESETpadisnotselectedwithintwo minutes.Toactivate

thedisplay,openandclosethedoororpressany pad. Also,if a powerfailureoccurs,NORMALWASHand HEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybeprogrammed.Makeany new

selectionsandtouchthe START/RESETpadto beginthe cycle.

CLEAN

TheCLEANlightwillilluminateanda doublebeepwillsoundwhena washcycleiscomplete.Onsomemodels,theCLEAN

lightwillturnoffwhenthedoorisopened.Onothermodels,theCLEANlightwillremainonuntilthedoorisopened

andthenrelatchedoruntilany keypadispressedwhilethedoorislatchedshut.

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being mode. Oryou con lock the controls after you hove started o cycle.

Children cannot occidentally start dishwasher bg touching pods with this option

selected. To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATEDDRY pad for 3

seconds. Thelight above the LOCK pad will turn off.To lock the dishwasher control,

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

cycle times to improve both wash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

You can delay the start of a wash 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.The machine 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 beep until you do so.

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.

Flashing displag lights.

Status Indicator Lights What It Means

Using

START/RESET

the dishwasher.

Check the Water Temperature

Theenteringwatershouldbeat least120°F(49°C)and notmorethan 150°F(66°C)foreffectivecleaningandto

preventdishdamage.Checkthewatertemperaturewith a candyor meatthermometer.Turnonthe hotwater

Use o Rinse Agent such as Cascade Crgstol Clear®

RinseagentssuchasCascade CrgstalClear®removespotsandpreventnewfilm builduponyourdishes,glasses, flatware,cookwareandplastic.

Filling the Dispenser

Therinseagentdispenserholds3.5oz.(103.5ml)ofrinseagent.Undernormal conditions,thiswilllastapproximatelyonemonth.Trytokeepitfull,butdonotoverfill.

r_ Makesurethedishwasherdoorisfullyopen. _] Turnthedispensercapto theleftandliftitout.

[] Addrinseagentuntilthe indicatorwindowlooksfull. E] Cleanupanyspilledrinseagentwitha dampcloth.

r_ Replacethedispensercap.

CyclehasbeeninterruptedbypressingtheSTART/RESETpad.Lightwillstop

flashingafterthedishwasherautomaticallydrainsoutthewater.

NOTE"FormodelswithouttheSTART/RESETpad,LEDsthat areilluminatedwillflash duringreset.

faucetnearestthedishwasher,placethethermometerin

aglassandletthewaterruncontinuouslyintotheglass untilthetemperaturestopsrising.

window Dispensercap

RinseAid Setting

Theamountof rinseagentreleasedintothe finalwashcanbeadjusted.Thefactory settingisat the midpoint.Ifthereareringsofcalcium(hardwater)spotson dishes,try a

highersetting.Ifyouseefoaminthedishwasher,movetheindicatortoa lowersetting. Toadjustthe setting

Removethe dispensercap;thenturnthe adjustercounterclockwiseto increasethe amountof rinseagent,clockwiseto reducetheamountof rinseagent.

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

• Noprerinsingofnormalfoodsoilisrequired.

• Scrapeoffhardsoils,includingbones,toothpicks,skins and seeds.

• Removelargequantitiesof anyremainingfood.

• Removeleafyvegetables,meattrimmingsand excessiveamountsofgreaseoroil.

• Removeacidicfoodsoilsthat candiscolorstainless steel.

Rinseagent

adjuster

Manual Detergent Dispenser

Yourdishwashercomesequippedwithamanualdispenser and,onsomemodelsan automaticliquiddishwasher

detergentdispenser(SmartDispenseTM).Youcan useeither ofthesedispensers,butdon't usebothatthesametime.

SmartDispense TM

ManualDetergent Dispenser

Thecoverof themainwashsectionwillopenduringthe

washcgcle.IfgouareusingSmartDispenseTM, leavethe coverofthe mainwashsectiondispenseropenbefore

startingthecgcle. Youmag usepowder,liquid,gelortabletsinthemanual

dispenser.Itisimportanttokeeppowdereddetergentsand

tabletsfreshanddrgsothegdon'tloseeffectiveness. Therefore,donotputdetergentintothemanualdispenser

untilgouarereadgtowashdishes.

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Forheavilysoiledloads,usea bitmoredetergent.Forwater

temperaturesabove1/40°F(60°C),usea bitlessdetergent.

Medium Medium Extremely

Soft Soft Hard Hard

Forheavilysoiledloads,usethePotsandPansorHeawWashcycle.

DO NOTUSEHAND DISHDETERGENT

m m

Filfing Manual Detergent Dispenser

Theamountof detergentto usedependsonwhetheryour

waterishardor soft.Withhardwater,gouneedextra detergent.Withsoftwater,gouneedlessdetergent.

Protectgourdishesanddishwasherbgcontactinggour waterdepartmentandaskinghowhardgourwateris.

Twelveor moregrainsisextremelghardwater.Awater

softenerisrecommended.Withoutit, limecanbuildup in thewatervalve,whichcouldstickwhileopenandcause flooding.Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwatercancausea

permanentcloudinessof glassware,calledetching.

Usethe informationinthetablebelowasa guideto

determinetheamountofautomaticdishwasherdetergent to placeinthedispenser.Youmagusepowder,liquid,gel

ortabletsinthisdispenser.

Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergenttablets,

simplgplaceonetabletinthe mainwashsectionandclose thecover.

Number

of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill

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

4 to 8 Fillcup to medium soft line (2/] full)

8 to 12 Fillcup to medium hard line

(completelg full)

Greater Fillboth main wash cup than 12 and pre wash cup

NOTE:Usinga detergentthatisnotspecificallbtdesigned fordishwasherswillcausethedishwasherto fillwith suds.

Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.

Becausesomangdetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefromallother cleaners.Showangonewhomag usethedishwasherthe

correctdetergentandwhereitisstored. Whiletherewillbeno lastingdamagetothedishwasher,

gourdisheswill notgetcleanusingadishwashing detergentthat is notformulatedto workwith dishwashers.

Using the dishwasher.

SmartOispense Detergent Dispenser ionsome models)

This dishwasher may have a SmartDispenseTMfeature

which automatically dispensesliquid automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on soil

leveland water hardness.

To utilizethe SmartDispenseT"Detergent Dispenser,

it must first befilled.Although any liquidor gel automatic dishwashing detergent can beusedin

the SmartDispenseT"system, all liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergents are not the same.

Mostautomatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine bleach-based (such asCascade®)while others contain

enzymes (suchas CascadeComplete®). Do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic

dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes asthis could cause

the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of the SmartDispense'" system. 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 SmartDispense_"system.

CAUTION! Absolutely do not add

powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap or

detergent normally usedfor washing hands or dishes in a sink. Only useliquidor gel detergent

specifically designed for use in an automatic dishwasher.

Setthe door at a comfortable angle to fillthe dispenser.

Aimthe detergent bottle at the opening inthe door and begin to fill.

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The dispenserwill hold 40 ozof liquid dishwasher

detergent (standard sizebottle). Whenfull, replacethe cap and turn clockwise

until tight to ensure that no water enters the SmartDispenseTMdispenser.If residueisleft on

the door, itwill bewashed off in the next cycle.

ItLiPRECAUCION! Bajoninguna

circunstancia agregue detergente enpolvo, tabletas, ojab6n o detergente Ifquido normalmente

utilizado para lavar manos o platos en un

fregadero. S61outilice detergente Ifquidoo en gel espec[ficamente dise_ados para utilizar en

lavaplatos automdticos.

Filfing Dispenser

Toopen the dispenser for filling,push down and

turn the blue cap counterclockwise until the cap isloose.Liftcap off.

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.A full dispenser will last approximately 1 month for the average user.

Light will turn on when it is time to refill.

NOTE:Ifyou are not usingSmartDispense_"and you want to turn the LOW DETERGENTLEOlight off,press

theADDED HEATpad 5 times within 3seconds.You will hear 3 beeps,then the light will go off. Youcan

turn the light back on by pressingthe ADDEDHEAT pad 5times within 3 seconds.

SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

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Priorto the first use,the dishwasher needsto be calibrated for water hardness.Pleasefollow directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to

the hardness of sour tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

Inthe bag containing these instructions,Sou 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 sour tap water. Youwill usethis information to calibrate sour dishwasher to dispensethe optimal

amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication

SOFT

OREDI I I I I I I I I 1

1 RED _ 2

2 RED _ 3

3 RED _ 4

4 RED _ 5

HARD

Value to Enter

into Dishwasher

Set Control to Calibration Mode

From the standbg mode (dishwasher not running a cgcle and the panel lights on), enter the water

hardness selection mode.

Control Calibration

Control Panel

Pressat thesametimefor3 seconds. Display

1.Closeand latch the door (lightson, dishwasher not running).

2.Pressthe SANI WASHand DELAYHOURSpads at the same time for 3 seconds.The displag will show

a number I to 5.This isthe water hardnessvalue currentlg set.

Control Panel

WASHpadto lower WASHpadto

thevalue, raisethevalue.

3. Pressthe SANI WASHpad to raisethe value or the NORMALWASHpad to lower the value.Set the water hardness value 11to 51to the number

determined with the test strip and table at left.

4. Once the water hardness isset, pressthe START/RESETpadto save the setting and return

the dishwasher to normal operation.

Youshould recalibrate the dispenser ifwater conditions change, for example,if a water softener

sgstem isadded or removed.

Calibration of Models Without 3-Digit

Display Front Controls

1.Closeand latch the door (lightson, dishwasher not running).

2. Press the SANIWASHand DELAYHOURSpads

together for 3 seconds.

3. To change the setting, press the DELAYHOURS pad the number of times that corresponds to the water

hardness value. Youwillhear a confirmation with beeps for the number of times Sou pressed the pad.

4. If the number of beeps isnot what Sou desire, start

pressingthe DELAYHOURSpad again to reenter a new water hardness level.

5. Once the water hardness isset, pressthe START/RESETpad to save the setting and return

the dishwasher to normal operation.

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