GE PDW7980N10SS, PDW7980N00SS, PDW7912N10WW, PDW7912N10SS, PDW7912N10BB Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ...... 2,3

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

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ............. 16

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

GLD6900 Series

PDW7000 Series

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

Youcan find them on the tub wall

just insidethe dooE

165D4700P351 49-55052 04-07 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, hgdrogen gas mag 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 possibility of damage orinjury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to runfor severalminutes.Dothis before using ang

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

during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation

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Instructions before it is used. lf gou did not receive on Installation Instructions sheet with
gout dishwasher, gou can receive one 8g visiting our website at www.geappliances.ca.

• Connectto agrounded metal, permanent wiring

• Improper connection ofthe equipment-grounding

• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping

• Contentswashed in Anti-bacterial mode, if

• Usinga detergent that is

• If your dishwasher is connected to a

• Ondishwashers with electronic controls,

• Do not attempt to repairor replace any part

sgstem;or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductors and

connect to the equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.

conductor can result in ariskofelectric shock.
Checkwith a qualified electrician or service

representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance isproperly grounded.

or packing material properly.

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 a qualified technician
serviceyour appliance.

CAUTION: Topreventminorinjurgorpropertgdamage

• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such

available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.

not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause

the dishwasher to fill with
suds.

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

if you chooseto tum the wall switch
off between wash cgcles,allow 5-10
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESETto allow the control

to boot.

as electronic air cleaner filters,furnace filters and

paint brushes in your dishwasher Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher mag result.

• Closesupervision is necessargif this appliance
is usedbg or near children.

• Load light, plastic items so theg will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom
of the dishwasher-theg might come into
contact with the heating element and be
damaged.

AkWARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSAL OF THEDISHWASHER

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 Awag Your Old
Dishwasher:

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

Door latch keeper

WARNING!

• Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose • Do not operate your dishwasher unlessall
as described in this Owner's Manual. enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Useonly powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse • Do not 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-Drg ®and
Cascade Crystal Clear_ rinse agents have been

approved for usein all GEdishwashers.

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

• Loadsharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of 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 gour dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

rack of the dishwasher

• Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility

of small fingers being pinched in door

• Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the door

latch.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not 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
appearance may vary from your model.

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Control Settings

H Status Indicator Lights

TheStatusdisplautellsUouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmauflash,indicatingamalfunction(see

page6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.

LOW DisplauedwhentheSmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwith liquidorgelautomaticdishwasher

DETERGENTdetergent.

SENSING DisplayedwhiletheExtraCleanTM Sensorismeasuringthe amountof soilandtemperatureof wateE

Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.

WASHING Displayedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZED Displayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.

CLEAN Displayedwheno washcycleiscomplete.ThelightwillremainONuntildoorisopened.

_ Time Remaining Displag (onsomemodels)

Duringoperation,the displayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaymayadjustthe remaining
timewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartof eachcyclemay changefromthefactorysettingasthe unit
customizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa delaystart,thedisplaywillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthecyclestarts.

_,l Selections

Pressthepad for thedesiredwash chicle.

NOTE:Allcgde times and water usageinformation contained inthe following section are approximate valuesonly.
Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors,including but not limited to,inlet temperature, householdwater pressure

and turbidity of the wash water.
Thelight aboveor next to the selectedpad will be ON to indicate which WASHCYCLEhas beenselected.

ANTI-BACTERIA

COOKWARE

{POTS& PANS)

NORMAL

Heavg 33.3 I(8,8gal,),105min.
Medium 28.41(7.5gal.),95 min.

Light 23.81(6.3gal.),85 min.

Thiscgcleraisesthe water temperature inthe final rinseto sanitizegour dishware.Thecgde

lengthwill varg depending on the temperature of your inletwater.
NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteria cgde ismonitored for 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.

Heovg 37.91(i0.0 gal.),80 min.
Medium 33.3l(&8 gal.),70min.

Light 28,4I(7,5 gal.),60 rain.

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

cgcle mag not remove burned-on foods. Everydagdishes are safe to be used in this cgcle.
Heovg 335 I(8.8 gal.),70 min.

Medium 28.4I(7.5 gal.),60 min,
Light 18.9I(5.0 gal.),50 rain.

Thiscgcle is for medium/heavily soiled dishesand glassware.

SPEED CYCLE

(on some models

CHINA

28.41(7.5gal.),35 min,
Thiscycle is for everyday dishesand glassware.

28.41(7.5gal.),35 min.
Thiscycle is for lightly soiledchina and crystal.

GLASSES

(on some models

RINSEONLY

28.41(7.5gaL),35min.
Thiscycle is specifically designedfor glasses.

9.51(2.5gal.),10 min.
For rinsingpartial loadsthat will be washed later Donot use detergent with this cycle.

NOTE:TheCHINA (somemodels)selectoris a toggle pad;toggle the pad until the desiredcycle is indicated.
NOTE:Thisdishwasher is equipped with a Cleongensor"with automatic temperature control,therefore,cgcle

length and time mog varg depending on soil and temperature conditions.
NOTE:Onlgthe Anti-Bacteria cgcle has been designedto meet therequirementsof Section6, NSF184 for soil

removal and sanitization effioocg.

D Options

The light above the selected pad will beON to indicate which OPTION has been selected,

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

(on some models) selected PRIORto starting the cycle, This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time,

NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLY cycle,

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

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

HEAT DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the time to your wash cycle by 8

Light ON minutes for the SPEEDCYCLEand 30 minutes for all other cycles. NOTE:Cannot be

selected with RINSEONLYcycle.

LOCK

Youcon tack the controls to prevent ang selections from being mode. Or gou con tack
the controls after gou hove started a cgcle.

Children cannot accidentallg start dishwasher bbltouching pods with this option

selected.

To unlock the dishwasher controls, touch and hold the HEATDRYpad for 3 seconds.
Thelight above the LOCKpad will turn off. To lock the dishwasher, touch and hold the

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

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

DELAY HOURS

You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAYpad 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/RESETclsecond time will cancel the DELAYSTARTselection. NOTE:

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