GE PDW8500, PDW8400, PDW8200, PDW8600 User Manual

PDW8200 Series PDW8400 Series PDW8500 Series PDW8600 Series

Owner’s Manual

Dishwashers

165D4700P268 49-5942-1 02-03 JR

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

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Panel and Settings . . . 4–6

Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . . 9

Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . .6, 7

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 11, 12

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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.

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Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .13, 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

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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 with your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com.

■ 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 equipment-

grounding 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.

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!

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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).

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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

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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

(on some models)

The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.

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.

WASHING Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.

RINSING Displayed during rinse periods.

DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.

SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.

CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light will remain ON until door is opened.

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

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

ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 10.0 gal., 93 min.

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.

COOK Heavy 11.4 gal., 95 min.

WARE 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.

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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.

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: 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.

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

WASH PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time. NOTE: Cannot

(on some models) be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

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

Light OFF 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 cycle by 8 minutes

Light ON for the SPEED 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.

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

dry performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours (on some models). The dishwasher will

(on some models) count down (on some models) and start automatically at the correct time. Press the DELAY

HOURS pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then press START/RESET. The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time. Pressing START/RESET a 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 cycle after washing starts, 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. When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted.

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