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

Operating Insinuations

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

Control Panel and Setting_ .... 4-6

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

I,oading Place SettinKs ......... 12

I,oading the Racks ......... 10-19

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

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

Troubleshooti_ Tips ...... 14-16

Consumer Support

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

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

_'anantv .................... 19

PD W8 l O0 Se'ries PD W8 2 O0 Se'ries PD W84 O0 Se'ries PD W8 5 O0 Se'ries PD W8600 Se'ries PD W8 700 Series PD W88 O0 Series

PD I/V9200 Series PD I/V9 700 Series PD !/V9800 Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

You can find them on the mb wall

just inside the door.

165D4700P303 49-5979 11-04Jfl

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin thismanualmust be followed tominimizethe risk offire or explosion,electric shock,ortopreventpropertydamage,personal injury,ordeath.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

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 fin" two weeks or more, prevent the possibili_' of damage or iqjm y by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to run fin" several minutes. Do this befi)re 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 flalnlnable, do not Slnoke or use an open flame or

appliance during this process.

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

PROPERINSTALLATIONANDMAINTENANCE

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.GEAppfiances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)inthe United States. In Canada, visit www.geappliances.ca or call 1.800.361.3400.

• Connet--t to a grotlnded illetal, perlllanent

wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding

conductor with the circuit con(lucto_ and connect to the equipment-grounding temfinal

or lead of the appliance.

• hnproper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of

electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or se_'ice representative if you are in doubt

whether the appliance is propedy grounded.

• Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C

(167°F).

• Dispose _ff 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, M1 other servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

• To minimize the possibility ot electric shock, disconnect this appliance ti'om the power supply

before attempting mV maintenance.

NOTE: Turningthe &shwasher off does not disconnectthe appliance from thepower supply Werecommendhaving

a quafifiedtechnicianserviceyour appliance.

A WARNING!

DONOT...

• Do not tamper with controls.

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

dish rack _ff the dishwasher:

• Do not discard a dishwasher without fi_st removing the door or removing the door latch.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable wq)o_ 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 possibili_,' of small finge_ being

pinched in the doo_:

• Do not allow children to play with, on or inside

this appliance or any discarded appliance.

A WARNING!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER

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Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous...

even if' the.v will sit for 'ijust a few days." If you are

getting rid of your old dishwasher; please fi_llow

the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

O IOR some

models)

Before YouThrowAway YourOldDishwasher

Take off the door ot the washing compartment or

remove the door latch (as shown),

NOTE:PDW920O-PDW9800Seriesmodelsalsohavea latch screw which must be removed(Step 1)as shown.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

• CAUTION:contentswashedinAnti-sacter,a

cyclemaybehottotiretouch.Usecarebeforeunloadlbg

• Use only powder; tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended fin" use in a dishwasher

and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade, _'>Cascade Complete _ and Electrasol °

Automatic Dishwashing Detergents and Jet-Dry _ and Cascade Rinse Aid ¢¢rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashe_.

• Using., a detero-ent_ that is not specificall) designed

fin" dishwashe_ will cause the dishwasher to fill

with suds.

• If _om" dishwasher is connected to a wall switch,

insure that the switch is on @

pi'ioi" to rise.

• If you choose to ttlFn the

switch off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before

touching the START/RESETpadto allow the control to boot.

• I,ocate shaq) items so that thev are not likely to damage the door seal.

• Ix)ad shaq) knives with the handles up to reduce the risk ot cut-type iqjm_ies.

• Do not wash plastic items tmless marked

dishwashersafe or the equivalent. For plastic

items not so marked, check the manufi_ctm'er's

i'ecoiilll/endations.

• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filte_, flu'nace filte_ and

paint brushes in yore" dishwasher: Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of

dish_;_sher may result.

• Do not touch the heating element dtwing or immediately alter use.

• Do not operate yore" dishwasher tmless all enclosm'e panels are propedy in place.

• Close supervision is necessmy if this appliance is used by or near children.

• I,oad light, plastic items so they Mll not become dislodged and drop m the bottom (>I

the dishwashe_they might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel

Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance

may vary from your model

PDW8100-PDW8800Series 0

sE,_INGAD0-t-_IS,WAS',,,__N_ S_

PDW9200-PDW9800 Series

ControlSettings

O tatus IndicatorLights (Indicatorsvarybymodels)

Tile Status display tells you what is happening while tile dishwasher is in operation and mayflash, indicating a malflmction. The lights will come ONindicating the sequence _ffthe dishwasher operation.

SENSING DisplayedwhiletheExtraOlean_ Sensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwater.

ADD-A-DISH Displayedduringprewashindicatingthatdishesaddednowwill stillbecleaned.

WASHING Displayedduringprewash,mainwashandrinseperiods.

RINSING Displayedduringrinseperiods.

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZEDDisplayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.

CLEAN Displayedwhenawashcycleiscompleteandenhancementsarecomplete.

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SELECTIONS

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ENHANCEMENTS i STATUS i |

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Thedishwasherwill adjusttheselectedcycleto achieveoptimalperformance.

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DRY ,_

TIME REMAINING

OmO

ADD-A-DISH SANITIZED

TimeRemainingDisplay (onsomemodels)

DtlxJng operation, tile display shows tile Illintltes relllaining tlnfil tile cycle is (-oIl/plete. Tile display may a(!iust the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of each

cycle may change ti'om tile ti_cto_ T setting as tile unit customizes itself to home use. During a delay

start, the display will show l/om_ ot time remaining until the cycle starts.

Selections

PDW8100-PDW8800Series:Pressthepad for thedesiredwash cycle. PDW9200-PDW9800Series:UsetheArrow Pads t'R'__ to scrollthroughthe wash cycles.

Tile light above or next to tile selected pad will be ONto indicate which WASH CYCLEhas been selected.

ANTI-BACTERIAHeavy9.1gal.,92min.

(onsomemodels)Medium7.8gal.,89min.

Light6.5gal.,87min. Thiscycleraisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinseto sanitizeyourdishware.Thecyclelength

willvarydependingonthetemperatureofyourinletwater. NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacycleismonitoredforsanitizationrequirements.If thecycleisinterrupted

duringorafterthemainwashportionorif theincomingwatertemperatureissolowthatadequate waterheatingcannotbeachieved,thesanitizingconditionsmaynotbemet.Inthesecases,the

sanitizedlightwill notilluminateat theendof thecycle.

NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersarenotintendedfor licensedfoodestablishments.

D Selections (continued)

COOKWAREHeavy10.4gal.,102rain.

(POTS& PANS) Medium9.1gal.,77rain.

Light7.8gal.,72rain. Thiscycleismeantforheavilysoileddishesorcoolwvarewithdried-onorbaked-onsoils.

Thiscyclemaynot removeburned-onfoods.Everydaydishesaresafetobeusedinthiscycle.

NORMALWASH Heavy9.1gal.,78rain.

Medium6.5gal.,62rain. Light5.2gal.,49min.

Thiscycleisfor medium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.

SPEEDCYCLEHeavy7.8gal.,37rain.

(onsomemodels)Medium6.5gal.,33rain.

Light5.2gal.,29rain. Thiscycleisfor everydaydishesandglassware.

CHINACRYSTALHeavy9.1gal.,53rain.

Medium7.8gal.,45rain. Light6.5gal.,38rain.

Thiscycleisfor lightlysoiledchinaandcrystal.

GLASSESHeavy9.1gal.,50rain.

(onsomemodels)Medium7.8gal.,42rain.

Light6.5gal.,40min. Thiscycleisspecificallydesignedforglasses.

PLASTICSCYCLEHeavy9.1gal.,123rain.

(onsomemodels)Medium7.8gal.,114rain.

Light6.5gal.,107rain. Thiscycleisspecificallydesignedto reducetheriskof meltingplasticitemsandimproveplastic

drying.Forremovingredtomato-basedstains,GErecommendstheuseofCascadePlasticBooster7

RINSEONLY Heavy2.6gal.,7 rain.

Light1.3gal.,4 min.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwill bewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwiththiscycle.

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NOTE:OnthePDW8700andPDW88Ot?Seriesmodels,theGLASSES/PLASTICSselectoris a togglepad,togglethe

paduntilthedeskedcycleis indicated NOTE:Thisdishwasheris equippedwithanExtraC/ean_Sensorwithautomatictemperaturecontrol,therefore,cycle

lengthandtl_nemayvan/dependingonsoilandtemperatureconditions. NOTE."OnlytheAnti-BacteriacyclehasbeendesignedtomeettherequirementsofSection6,NSF184forsoilremoval

andsanit/2ationefficacy

D Enhancements

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENThas been selected,

DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythestartofa washcyclefor upto24hours(dependingonmodel).PresstheDELAY

STARTpadtochoosethenumberof hoursyouwanttodelaythe startofthecycle;thenpress START/RESET

PDW8100-PDW8800Series:Themachinewill countdownandstartautomaticallyatthe correcttime.

PDW9200-PDW9800Series:Afterclosingthedoor,themachinewill countdownand automaticallystartatthecorrecttime.

NOTE:TocanceltheDELAYSTARTselectionbeforethecyclebegins,pressthe DELAYSTARTpad untilthedisplayisblank.

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D Enhancements

ADDEDHEAT

(EXTRAHOTWASH)

PREWASH

(onsomemodels)

HEATEDDRY

LightOff

HEATEDDRY

LightOn

LOCK

RESET

(COl?tiylued)

Whenselected,the cyclewill runlongerwith heatingelementsonto improvebothwashanddry performance.

NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle. Forusewith heavilysoiledand/ordried-on,baked-onsoils.ThisoptionMUSTbeselectedPRIORto

startingthecycle.Thisoptionadds16minutestothecycletime. NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Shutsoff thedryingheatoption.Disheswillairdrynaturally(PDW8100-PDW8800Series)or fandry(PDW9200-PDW9800Series)to saveenergy.

PDW8200-PDW8600Series:Turnsthe heateronforfastdrying.Thiswill extendthetotalcycle timeby8 minutesforthe SPEEDCYCLEand30minutesforall othercycles.

PDW8100,PDW8700,PDW8800andPDW9200-PDW9800Series:Turnstheheateronforfast drying.Thiswill extendthetotalcycletimeby30minutesfortheANTI-BACTERIALcycle,38 minutesfortheNORMALcycleandCOOKWAREcycle,8minutesfortheSPEEDcycle,15minutes

forthe PLASTICScycleand30minutesforallothercycles. NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Youcanlockthecontrolsto preventanyselectionsfrombeingmade.Oryoucanlockthecontrols afteryouhavestarteda cycle.

Childrencannotaccidentallystartdishwasherbytouchingpadswiththisoptionselected.

Tounlockthedishwashercontrols,pressandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor3 seconds.Tolockthe dishwasher,pressandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor 3 seconds.Thelightabovethe LOCKpad willturnoff.

Tochangeacycleafterwashingstarts... PDW8100-PDW8800Series:Touchthe START/RESETpadtocancelthecycle.TheSTART/RESET

lightwill flashwhilethe waterispumpedoutif needed.Thistakesapproximately90seconds. PDW9200-PDW9800Series:Openthedoorslowlytopreventsplash-out.Touchthe START/RESET

padto cancelthecycle.IftheSTART/RESETlightisflashing,closethedooruntilthewaterpumps out(thistakesapproximately90seconds)andthelightstopsflashing.

Whenthelightstopsflashing,thedishwashercanbereprogrammedandrestarted.

D Start

PDW8100-PDW8800Series

Closethedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETpadtobeginthe cycle.Waterfill beginsimmediately,andapproximately60secondslaterthewashactionbegins.

Whenthedishwasherdoorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythe lastsettingsyouselected.Ifyoudon't wanttochangeanyofthe settings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadto beginthecycle.

Ifthedooris closed,theindicatorlightswill turnoffiftheSTART/RESETpadisnotselectedwithin2 minutes.Toactivate thedisplay,openandclosethedoororpressanypad.

PDW9200-PDW9800Series

Afterselectingthe cycleanddesiredenhancements,touchtheSTART/RESETpadtoreadythedishwashertobeginthe cycle.Closethedoortostartthecycleor begintheDELAYSTARTcountdown.Whenthecyclestarts,thewaterfill

beginsandapproximately60secondslaterthewashactionbegins. Thedishwasherwill alwaysdisplayyourlastselectionandenhancements.Ifyoudon'twantto changethesettings,

simplytouchthe START/RESETpadto readythe dishwasherandclosethedoortobeginthecycle. Also,if a powerfailureoccursNORMALandHEATEDBRYwill automaticallybeprogrammed.Makeanynewselections

andtouchtheSTART/RESETpadtobeginthe newcycle.

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PDW8100-PDW8800Series

TheCLEANlightis illuminatedwhentheselectedcycleandenhancementsarecomplete.Thelightwill stayONuntil thedooris opened.

PDW9200-PDW9800Series

TheCLEANlightis illuminatedandadoublebeepwillsoundwhentheselectedcycleandenhancementsarecomplete. Youmayremovethe dishesat anytime.Notethehigh-efficiencyfanwill runquietlyfor30minutesto 4 hours(depending

onselectedcycle)afterthe CLEANlight isilluminatedto continued_/ingthedishes.Thiscanbeinterruptedbyopening thedoorandpressinganykeypad.

NOTE:Toturnoffthedoublebeepindicator(orre-activateit if it waspreviouslydisengaged),pressthe HEATEDDRY pad5timeswithin3seconds.Atriplebeepwill soundtoindicatetheend-of-cyclebeepoptionhasbeentoggled.

Flashingdisplaylights.

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StatusIndicator Lights START/RESET

What It Means

Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESETpad. Light will quit flashing after the dishwasher autonmticallv drains out the water:

Recommendeddishwasherproducts.

GE recommends the fl_llowing products fin" use in its dishwashers:

• Electrasol,®Cascade® and Cascade CompleteTM

Dishwasher Detexgents.

• Jet Dry® and Cascade Rinse Aid®to remoxe spots

and prevent new fihn buildup (m yore" dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

• Cascade®Plastic BoosterTM to remove red staining

inside yore" dishwasher that can come fl'om some tomato,-based stains.

• CeramaBryte®Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner to clean the stainless steel panel ot GE and

Profile "_stainless exterior dishwashex_.

• Jet Dry® Dishwasher Cleaner to hel I) remoxe some hard water mineral stains that can occm"

in hard water conditions.

Usingthe dishwasher.

Checkthe Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°!:and not more than 150°!:for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turnon the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into

the glass until the temperature stops rising.

UseJet-Dry_or CascadeRinseAid_RinseAgent

Jet-Dry® or Cascade RinseAid rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your

dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent, Under nomml conditions, this will last

approximately one month. Try to kee I) it flfll,

gilt do not overfill.

Make sure the dishwasher door is flflly open.

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Turn the dispenser

knob to the left and

lift it out.

Add rinse agent tmtil

the indicator window IDOLS fifll.

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(!lean up any spilled m_se agent with a indicator

damp cloth, window Dispenserlcap

Replace the dispenser knob.

RinseAid Setting

The amount of _inse agent released into the final wash can be a(!iusted. The ti_cto_y setting is at the

midpoint. If there are tings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, tiT a higher setting. If there is

rimming, rise a lower setting.

Toadjust the setting:

Remo_e the dispenser knob;

then mrn the a@,ster _ .....

counterclockwise to ¢_ _J"

increase the amount Ix _ "_-/'_.

. , \_ _ _ _--_mnseagent

of Flnse agent. _ adjuster

DishPreparationPrior to Loadbg

• No prefii_sing of nomml fi)od soil is required. • Remove leaf)" vegetables, i/leat tfimlnings aim

• Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, excessix e aillOtlnts of grease or oil.

skins and seeds. • Remove acidic food soils that can discolor

• Remove lmge quantities of any remaining food.

stainless steel.

ForgettoAddaDish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time heft)re

the main wash.

[Z] Open the door slightly.

['_ _'%fit tmtil the water spray action stops.

Steam ma_ rise out of the dishwasher:

_]Add fi_rgotten dishes. r_ Close the door

ProperUseof Detergent

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Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashe_. Cascade7 Cascade Complete ® and

Electrasol ® Automatic DishwashingDetergentshave

been approved fin" use in all (;E dishwashe_. Keep

your detergent fl'esh and dry. Don't put detergent

into tile dispenser tmtil you;re ready to wash dishes.

Pdl wash cycles except RINSEONLYrequire

detergent. The amotmt of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting

your water department and asking how hard w_m"

water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water; A water softener is recommended. X4'ithout it,

lime can build up in the water \_flve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much

detergent with soft water can cause a pemmnent cloudiness of glassware, called etching,

Tile detergent cup has indicator lines to hel I) you. Use tile right amotmt of detergent. _s a guide:

For soft wamr (wamr hardness <4 grains per gallon

[GPG] ), fill cup to fi_t line.

For medium soft water (4-8 GPG), fill to second line.

For medium hard water (8-12 GPG), fill cup.

For oxtromolghard water (>12 GPG), fill both cups.

Medium Medium Extremely

Soft Soft Hard Hard

DONOT USEHANDDISH DETERGENT

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NOTE:Uslhgadetergentthatisnotspecificallydesigned fordishwasherswill causethedishwashertofi//withsuds.

Duringoperation,thesesudswi//spilloutofthedishwasher vents,covenwthekitchenf/oorandmaklhgthefloorwet.

Because so many detergent containe_ look alike, store tile dishwasher detergent in a separate space

fl'om all other cleaners. Show anwme who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and

where it is stored.

X,_]/ile there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, yore" dishes will not get clean using

a dishwashing detergent that is not lommlated to work with dishwashers.

Drying Fan(on some models)

Top Control Panel models are equipped with a dr)ing tim

to assist in drying dishes by pulling air

through tile tub after the wash cycle.

Filling theDispenser

Z]lf tile dispenser co_er is closed, open tile co_er

b) depressing the coxer latch.

['_ Add detergent to the Main X,_ash section, as

per guidelines.

r_ Fill tile Pre-wash section if' water is extremely hard.

F_ Close tile dispenser cover. It is nornlal for Main wash

tile cover to section open partially

when dispensing detergent.

Cover

Pre-wash latch section

If tile HEATEDDRYoption is selected, tile drying tim will rtm dm_ing tile (h')_ng portion of tile cycle and

up to 9 houI_ after tile CLEANlight is on, depending on the selected wash cycle. If the HEATED DRY

option is not used, tile CLEANlight will come on at the end of the final rinse and the tim will run up to

4 hom_, depending on the selected wash cycle. If the RINSE ONLY w'ash cycle is selected, the

HEATEDDRY option is a utomaticallv turned off' and tile (hying tim will run fin" 4 holms.

If the drying tim is framing and the CLEAN light is on, the drying tim can be tin'ned off by opening tile

door and pressing am' key on tile keypad.

Loadingthedishwasherracks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model

Upper Rack

_Mthough the upper rack is fin" glasses, cups

and Satlcers, pots and l)[ins C[lll be placed in

this rack fin" efli_ctive cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also

a secure place tin" dishwasher plastics. The utility shelf (on some models) may be

placed in the up or down position to add flexibili£:. A wine glass holder (on some

models) secures wine glasses fin" best washability.

Some models have contoured metal cup shelves that can secure up to 12 wine glasses

(as shown).

Because wine glasses come in \m_ious sizes, after loading, slowly push in the rack to

make sure they will clear the top of the dishwasher:

The upper rack is good fin" all kinds ()I odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing

bowls and other items should be placed e_ce down. Fold-down fines (on some

models) provide flexil)ilil'}, fin" extra-large and hard-to-fit items.

Securelargerdishwasher-safeplasticsover2 tines

whenpossible.

Makesuresmaflp/astlcitemsaresecuresothey can'tfailontotheheate_

Besurethatitemsdonotprotrudethroughthe bottomoftherackandblockrotationof the

middlesprayarm.Thiscouldresultinpoorwash performanceforitemsintheupperrack.

Checktomakesurethatnoitemswillblockrotation

of thewasharm.

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Adjustable Upper Rack

The st;mdard position of your ac!justable rock is "Ill)" which allows fin" maximum

clearance fin" your taller items in the lower rock. Kyou have taller wine glasses,

tumble_ or other items to place in the ul)per rack, you may want to a(!just the

rock to the lower position.

Tolower the rack, support the weight of the

rock with your hands as shown and press both finger pads abotlt 1/4" toward the

inside of the rack as indicated and guide the rack down to its lower position.

Toraise the rack to the "up" position, pull

up on the center of the rack side fl'ame until the rack locks into place.

Lower Rack

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The lower rack is best used for plates,

S_ltlceI'S _llld ('ookw;li'e. I,aI'_e itelIlS stl(h _ls

broiler pans and baking racks should go along the left-hand side. Ixmd platters, pots

and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. The soiled side of imms should

ti_ce the center of the rack. If necessar}; oversized glasses and mugs can be placed

in the lower rack to maximize loading flexibility:

Removing the Upper Rack

_tl can relnove the ui_per rack to allow space fin" lmge items in the lower rack.

To remove the upper rack:

[_] Press thumb tab Otlt and reulove the

front end caps on each side of the rail.

[_ Pull the rack straight out and

off the rails.

_] Replace the end caps. [_ Push the rails all the wa} back into

the dishwasher:

_&Jso,be carefid not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend

through the bottom rock. This could block the wash am_ and cause poor washing

results.

Fold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibility fin" extra-large and hard-to-fit

items. The tines may be left in the up position or folded down to customize the

lower rack.

N Slide the shower nozzle attachment

over the spout.

•Showernozzle attachment

[6-] Then fill the lower rack and beoin

_ OtlI" c_cle.

NOTE: Don't forget to remove the showernozzle attachmentbefore youreplace theupper rack.

One-piece basket (on some models)

Three-piece basket(onsome models)

Don't let any

itemextend throughbottom

t t

Toremoveendbaskets,graspthebasket

atopposite comers andslideapart

Silverware Basket

To load flatware, simply push the a(!justable handle to either side (on some models).

Put flatware in the remo\:d)le basket with fork and kuife handles up to protect your

hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, fin'ks and

spoons so they don't nest together: Distfibum evenly. Small plastic imms, such

as meastuing spoons and lids fl'om small containers should go in the bottom of the

silverware basket with the silverware on top.

The one-piece silverware basket (on some models) can be placed in the fi'ont, right

side or back of the lower rack.

A wuieb, of options is a\:filable regarding the three-piece silverware basket (on some

models) in your dishwasher: The complete basket is designed to fit on the right side of

the lower rack. Additionally, each end of the basket is remo\:d)le to add loading

flexibility' to accommodate flatware and lower rack capad_' needs.

The lids of both end and middle baskets

(on some models) can be closed to contain small items. I,ong items can be placed on the utility shelf in the ui)per rack.

Loadingthedishwasherracks.

Extra Rack Features (on some models)

Cutlery Tray

The cutle D" tray holds up to 4 large knffes such as a carx'e_; chef's knives, bread knife, etc., that are too tall to fit in the silverware basket.

Hook the trax onto the rear of the upper _ck. Ira' the knixes between the guides

(asshown).

Bowl Tines

The special largeq)owl tines in the lower _v_ckadd flexibiliD, to your loading pattern.

They are useflfl fin" serving bowls or other large bowls.

To use the bowl tines, told down the 2 r_ws of flex fines in fl'ont of the bowl

tines and load bowls just as you would in the upper rack.

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Follow these guidelines for loading lOplace settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model

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Upper Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings

Follow these guidelines for loading 12place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model

Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings

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