Ge PDW8800, PDW8100, PDW9800, PDW9700, PDW9200 User Manual

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PDW8100 Series PDW8200 Series PDW8400 Series PDW8500 Series PDW8600 Series PDW8700 Series PDW8800 Series

PDW9200 Series PDW9700 Series PDW9800 Series

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P273 49-5948 06-03 JR

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

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

Control Panel and Settings . . . . 4–6

Flashing Display Lights . . . . . . . . . .7

Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . . 12

Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . 10–12

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 14–16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Product Registration . . . . . . . .17, 18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door.

GE Profile

™

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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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 the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

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

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, you can receive one by visiting www.GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in the United States. In Canada, visit www.geappliances.ca or call 1.800.361.3400.

■ Connect to 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 equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.

■ Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C (167°F).

■ Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

WARNING!

DO NOT…

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or

dish rack of the dishwasher.

■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door or removing 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 around the dishwasher when opening or closing the door due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in the door.

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

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

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

NOTE: PDW9200–PDW9800 Series models also have a latch screw which must be removed (Step 1) as shown.

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WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

■ CAUTION:Contents washed in Anti-Bacteria

cycle may be hot to the touch. Use care before 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 detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.

■ 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.

■ 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.

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

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

■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by 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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

(on some models)

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About the dishwasher control panel.

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance

may vary from your model.

Control Settings

Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by models)

The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of the dishwasher operation.

SENSING Displayed while the ExtraClean™Sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water.

The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.

ADD-A-DISH Displayed during prewash indicating that dishes added now will still be cleaned.

WASHING Displayed during prewash, main wash and rinse periods.

RINSING Displayed during rinse periods.

DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.

SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions.

CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete and enhancements are complete.

Time Remaining Display (on some models)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.

Selections

PDW8100–PDW8800 Series: Press the pad for the desired wash cycle. PDW9200–PDW9800 Series: Use the Arrow Pads to scroll through the wash cycles.

The light above or next to the selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected.

ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 10.0 gal., 93 min.

(on some models) Medium 8.6 gal., 90 min.

Light 7.2 gal., 90 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 Anti-Bacteria cycle is monitored 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: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

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Selections (continued)

COOKWARE Heavy 11.4 gal., 95 min.

(POTS & PANS) Medium 10.0 gal., 71 min.

Light 10.0 gal., 66 min.

This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.

NORMAL WASH Heavy 9.9 gal., 74 min.

Medium 7.0 gal., 61 min. Light 5.6 gal., 48 min.

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

SPEED CYCLE Heavy 9.3 gal., 36 min.

(on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min.

Light 5.7 gal., 33 min.

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

CHINA CRYSTAL Heavy 10.0 gal., 49 min.

Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min. Light 7.2 gal., 36 min.

This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.

GLASSES Heavy 10.0 gal., 45 min.

(on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 33 min.

Light 7.2 gal., 32 min.

This cycle is specifically designed for glasses.

PLASTICS CYCLE Heavy 9.9 gal., 119 min.

(on some models) Medium 7.0 gal., 106 min.

Light 5.6 gal., 93 min.

This cycle is specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting plastic items and improve plastic drying. For removing red tomato-based stains, GE recommends the use of Cascade Plastic Booster™.

RINSE ONLY Heavy 2.9 gal., 7 min.

Light 1.4 gal., 3 min.

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

NOTE: On the PDW8700 and PDW8800 Series models, the GLASSES/PLASTICS selector is a toggle pad; toggle the pad until the desired cycle is indicated.

NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with an ExtraClean™Sensor with 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.

Enhancements

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

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (depending on model). Press the DELAY

START pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then press START/RESET.

PDW8100–PDW8800 Series: The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.

PDW9200–PDW9800 Series: After closing the door, the machine will count down and automatically start at the correct time.

NOTE: To cancel the DELAY START selection before the cycle begins, press the DELAY START pad until the display is blank.

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Enhancements (continued)

ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will run longer with heating elements on to improve both wash and dry

(EXTRA HOT WASH) performance.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

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

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

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes will air dry naturally (PDW8100–PDW8800 Series) or

Light Off fan dry (PDW9200–PDW9800 Series) to save energy.

HEATED DRY PDW8200–PDW8600 Series: Turns the heater on for fast drying. This will extend the total cycle

Light On time by 8 minutes for the SPEED CYCLE and 30 minutes for all other cycles.

PDW8100, PDW8700, PDW8800 and PDW9200–PDW9800 Series: Turns the heater on with the fan for fast drying. This will extend the total cycle time by 30 minutes for the ANTI-BACTERIAL cycle, 38 minutes for the NORMAL cycle, 8 minutes for the SPEED cycle, 15 minutes for the PLASTICS cycle and 30 minutes for all other cycles.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

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.

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

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

RESET To change a cycle after washing starts…

PDW8100–PDW8800 Series: Touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. The START/RESET

light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed. This takes approximately 90 seconds.

PDW9200–PDW9800 Series: Open the door slowly to prevent splash-out. Touch the START/RESET pad to cancel the cycle. If the START/RESET light is flashing, close the door until the water pumps out (this takes approximately 90 seconds) and the light stops flashing.

When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted.

Start

PDW8100–PDW8800 Series

Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. Water fill begins immediately, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.

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/RESET pad to begin the cycle.

If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn off if the START/RESET pad is not selected within 2 minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door or press any pad.

PDW9200–PDW9800 Series

After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, touch the START/RESET pad to ready the dishwasher to begin the cycle. Close the door to start the cycle or begin the DELAY START countdown. When the cycle starts, the water fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.

The dishwasher will always display your last selection and enhancements. If you don’t want to change the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to ready the dishwasher and close the door to begin the cycle.

Also, if a power failure occurs NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the new cycle.

About the dishwasher control panel.

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