GE PDW7980N20SS, PDW7912N20WW, PDW7912N20SS, PDW7912N20BB, PDW7912N15WW Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions ...... 2,3

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Operating Instructions

Careand Cleaning.........ii,12

ControlPaneland Settings...4-6

Loading PlaceSettings........ ii

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

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

Troubleshooting Tips .. 12-14

GSD6900 Series

PDW7000 Series

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ..... Back Cover

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

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe dooE

165D4700P336 49-55016-4 07-07 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING --
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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! WATERHEATERSAFETY

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

for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS ISEXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been usedfor two weeks or more, preventthe possibilitgof damage or injury
bg turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using ang

electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sgstem. Thissimple procedure will allow any built-
up hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance

during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE

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

gout dishwasher, you con receive one bg 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 riskofelectric shock.

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

• Disposeof discarded appliancesand shipping
or packing material properly.

• Do not attempt to repair or replaceany part
of your dishwasher unlessit is specifically
recommended in this 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:Turningthedishwasher offdoes not
disconnectthe appliance from the power supply.
Werecommend having o qualified technician
serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: Topreventminorinjurgorpropertgdamage

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

before handling.

• Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed

for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
suds.

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

on prior to use.

• On dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you chooseto tum the wall switch

off between wash cycles,allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESETto allow the control

to boot.

• Non-DishwareItems:Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters,furnace filters and

paint brushes in your dishwasheEDamage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.

• Closesupervisionis necessary if this appliance
is usedbg 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.

_i, WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous...even if they will sit for '_justa

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:

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

Door latch keeper

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WARNING!

• Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose • Donot operate your dishwasher unlessall
as described in this Owner's Manual. enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Use only powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse • Donot tamper with controls.
agents recommended for usein a dishwasher and • Donot abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish

keepthem out of the reach of children.Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic

Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry ®and
Cascade Crystal Clear¢ 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 kniveswith the handles up to reduce
the riskof cut-type injuries.

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

items not somarked, checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations.

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

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

rack of the dishwasheE

• Donot allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of small fingers being pinched in dooE

• Donot discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the door

latch.

• Donot store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Donot allow children to play with, on or inside this
appliance or any discardedappliance.

READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION
CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the doon Throughout this manual, features and

appearancemay vary from your model.

I!1 El

Control Settings

H Status Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplagtellsUouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmauflash,indicatingamalfunction(see

page6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

LOW DisplayedwhentheSmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwith liquidorgelautomaticdishwasher

DETERGENTdetergent.

SENSING Displagedwhilethe ExtraCleanTM SensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwateE

Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.

DRYING DisplagedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZED Displagedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

CLEAN Displagedwhena washcgcleiscomplete.ThelightwillremainONuntildoorisopened.

D TimeRemaining Displag (onsomemodels)

Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymayadjustthe remaining

timewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartof eachcgclemaychangefromthe factorysettingasthe unit
customizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplagwill showhoursoftime remaininguntilthe cgclestarts.

_l Selections

Pressthepad for thedesiredwash cycle.

NOTE:Allcgde times and water usageinformation containedinthe followingsectionare approximate valuesonly.

Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors,including but not limited to,inlet temperature, householdwater pressure
and turbidity of the wash wateE

Thelight aboveor next to the selectedpad will be ON to indicate which WASHCYCLEhas beenselected.

ANTI-BACTERIA

COOKWARE

(POTS& PANS)

NORMAL WASH

Heavg8.8gal.,105 min.
Medium 7.5gal.,95 min.
Ught 6.3gal.,85 min.

Thiscgcleraisesthe water temperature inthe final rinseto sanitizegour dishware.Thecgcle

lengthwill vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water,
NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacgcle is monitoredfor sanitizationrequirements.Ifthe cgcleis

interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incomingwater temperature isso
lowthat adequate water heatingcannot be achieved,the sanitizingconditions mag not be

met. Inthesecases,the sanitizedlight will notilluminate at the end of the cgde.
NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersarenot intended for licensedfood establishments.

Heavg 10.0gal.,80 min.
Medium 8.8gal., 70 min.

Light 7.5 gal.,60 min.

Thiscgcle ismeant for heavilg soileddishes or cookwarewith dried-on or baked-on soils.This

cgcle mag not remove burned-on foods. Evergdagdishes are safe to beusedin this cgcle.
Heavg 8.8 gal., 70 min.

Medium 7.5gal.,60 min.
Light 5.0 gal.,50 min.

Thiscgcle is for medium/heavilg soiled dishes and glassware.

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SPEED CYCLE

(on some models

CHINA CRYSTAL

7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscycle is for everyday dishesand glassware.

7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscgcle isfor lightly soiledchina and crgstal.

GLASSES

(on some models

RINSEONLY

7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscgcle isspecifically designedfor glasses.

2.5gal., 10 min.
For rinsingpartial loadsthat will be washed later Donot use detergent with this cgcle.

NOTE; The CHINA CRYSTAL/PLASTICS (some models) selector is a toggle pad, toggle the pod until the
desired cycle is indicated.

NOTE; This dishwasher is equipped with a CleanSensor TMwith automatic temperature control, therefore, cycle
length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.

NOTE; Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil
removal and sanitization efficacy.

_]l Enhancements/Extras

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/ERTRA has been selected.

PRE WASH For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option MUST be

(on some models) selected PRIOR to starting the cgcle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry naturally and energg is saved. For

Light OFF faster air dry, you can prop the door open after the CLEAN light illuminates.

HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the time to your wash cgcle bg 8

Light ON minutes for the SPEED CYCLE and 30 minutes for all other cgcles. NOTE: Cannot be

selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.

LOCK

ADDED HEAT or When selected, the cgcle will run longer with heating elements on to improve both
EXTRAHOTWASH wash and dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cgcle.

(on some models)

DELAY HOURS

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

Children cannot occidentally start dishwasher by touching pods with this option

selected.

To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds.
The light above the LOCK pad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher, touch and hold the

HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK pad will turn on.

You can delag the start of a wash cgcle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAY HOURSpad
to choose the number of hours you want to delag the start of the cgcle; then touch

START/RESET.The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.
Touching START/RESETa second time will cancel the DELAY START selection. NOTE: If

you forget to fully close the door, a reminder signal will beep until you do so.

RESET

To change a cgcle 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.