GE PDW9280L00SS, PDW8880L00SS, PDW8800L00BB, PDW8800L00WW Owner’s Manual

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

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Operating ImCn_tions

Care and Cleaning ............ 13

Control Panel and Setting_ .... 4.7

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

I,oading Place Settings ......... 19

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

Using tile Dishwasher . ........ 8-9

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 14-16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ............ 24

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

_A'ananty .................... 23

PD W8 700 Series PD W88 O0 Series PD W9200 Series PD W9800 Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

You can find them on the mb wall

just inside the doo_:

165D#700P315 49-5991 06-05 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

For Four safety, the information in this manual must he followed to minimize the risk of fire

or explosion,electric shock, or to prevent property damage,personal injury,or death.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for

two weeks or more. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE,

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibili D' of damage or iqjm T by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to run for 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 flammable, do not Slnoke or use an open flalne 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 anInstallation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting ge.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)in the United States. In Canada, visit

www.geappliances.ca or carl 1.800.361.3400.

• Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding

conductor with the circuit conclucto_ and connect to the equipment-grounding temfinal

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 w)u are in doubt

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• Use supply con(lucto_ rated at least 75°C

(167°F).

• Dispose _ff discarded appliances and shil)ping 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 from the power SUl)ply

befi)re attempting any maintenance.

NOTE: Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot disconnectthe appliance from thepower supp/y Werecommendhaving

a quafified technicianserviceyour appliance.

A WARNING!

DONOT...

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dislmz_she_:

• Do not discard a dislm;_sher 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 V of small finge_ being pinched in the (h)o_:

• Do not allow children to l)lay with, on or inside this appliance or any discarded appliance.

Z_WARNING!RISKOFCHI£DENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER

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Junked or abandoned dishwashex_ are dangerous...

even if' they will sit fiw 'ijust a few days." If you are

getting rid of yore _old dishwasher; please fi_llow

the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

O Io0 some

models)

Before You ThrowAway Your Old Dishwasher

Take off the door of the washing compartment or

remove the door latch (as shown),

NOIE: PDW9200SeriesandPDW9800Seriesmode& also havea latchscrew whichmustbe removed(Step 1)asshown.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

• CAUTION:contentswashedinAn_,-sacter,a

cyclemay be hot to the touch. Usecarebefore unloadlbg.

• Use only powder; tabs, liquid detergents or rinse

agents recommended fl:,r tlse in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.

Cascade ® and []ecWasoD _Automatic Dishwashing Detergents and Jet-Dry ®and Cascade Crystal

Clear _)rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

• Using a detergent that is not specifically designed

for automatic dishwashe_ will cause the automatic

dishwasher to fill with suds.

• If umr dishwasher is com_ected to a wall switch,

ensm'e that the switch is on prior to use.

• If w)u choose to turn the switch off between wash cycles, allow 5-10

seconds after turning the switch on before touching the START/RESETpad to allow the

control to power Ill).

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

• i,oad shaq) knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-t)pe iqjtwies.

• Do not wash plastic items tmless marked

dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic

items not so marked, check the i//anttfilcttlrer's

i'ecoillil/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

dishwasher may result.

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

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

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

• i,oad light, plastic items so they Mll not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of

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

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel

Youcanlocateyourmodelnumberonthetubwafljustinsidethedoor.Throughoutthismanual,featuresandappearancemayvaryfromyourmodel

PDW8700SeriesandPDW8800Series o __ r_ _,_

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-- ENHANCEMFNTS --

-- STATUS @ _ANITIZED

® CLEAN

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PDW9800 Series

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O Status IndicatorLights (Indicatorsvarybymodel)

The Stares display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malflmction. The lights will come ONindicafing the sequence ot fl_e dishwasher operation,

SENSINGDisplayedwhiletheCleanSensor_ismeasuringthe amountofsoilandtemperatureofwater.

Thedishwasherwill adjusttheselectedcycletoachieveoptimalperformance.

ADD-A-DISH Displayedduringprewashindicatingthatdishesaddednowwill stillbecleaned.

WASHING Displayedduringprewash,mainwashandrinseperiods.

DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.

SANITIZEDDisplayedwhencyclehasmetsanitizationconditions.

CLEAN Displayedwhenawashcycleiscomplete.

TimeRemainingDisplay(onsomemodels)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may a(!itlst the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time (lisl)l_ye(lat the start of each cvde may

change fl'om the _cto_ T setting as file ullit customizes itself to home rise. During a delay start, tl{e display will show hotu_ of time remaining until the cycle starts.

Selections

PDW8700SeriesandPDW8800Series:Pressthepadforthe desiredwashcycle.

PDW9200SeriesandPDW9800Series:UsetheArrow Padst_ _ toscrollthroughthe wash cycles.

NOTE:Allcycletimesandwaterusageinformationcontainedinthefollowingsectionareapproximatevaluesonly.Actual resultswill dependonseveralfactors,includingbutnotlimitedto,inlettemperature,householdwaterpressure,andturbidity

ofthewashwater.

The light above or next to the selected pad will be ONto indicate which WASHCYCLEhas been selected.

ANTI-BACTERIAHeavy7.8gal.,105min.,Medium6.7gal.,95min.,Light5.6gal.,85min.

Thiscycleraisesthewatertemperatureinthefinalrinsetosanitizeyourdishware.Thecyclelengthwill varydependingonthetemperatureofyourinletwater.

NOTE:TheAnti-Bacteriacycleismonitoredforsanitizationrequirements.Ifthecycleis interrupted duringorafterthemainwashportionoriftheincomingwatertemperatureissolowthatadequate

waterheatingcannotbeachieved,thesanitizingconditionsmaynotbemet.Inthesecases,the sanitizedlightwillnotilluminateat theendofthecycle.

NOTE:NSF-certifiedresidentialdishwashersarenotintendedforlicensedfoodestablishments.

D Selections (continued)

COOKWAREHeavy8.9gal.,80rain.

(POTS& PANS) Medium7.8gal.,70rain.

Light6.7gal.,60rain.

Thiscycleismeantforheavilysoileddishesorcookwarewithdried-onorbaked-onsoils. Thiscyclemaynot removeburned-onfoods.Everydaydishesaresafetobeusedinthiscycle.

NORMALWASH Heavy7.8gal.,75rain.

Medium6.7gal.,65rain. Light4.5gal.,50rain.

Thiscycleisformedium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.

SPEEDCYCLE6.7gal.,35rain.

Thiscycleisforeverydaydishesandglassware.

CHINACRYSTAL6.7gal.,35rain.

Thiscycleisforlightlysoiledchinaandcrystal.

PLASTICSCYCLEHeavy6.7gal.,160rain.

Medium5.6gal.,150rain. Light4.5gal.,130rain.

Thelongertimeforthiscycleincludesabuilt-indryingportionthatis specificallydesignedto reduce theriskof meltingplasticitemsandimproveplasticdrying.Forremovingredtomato-basedstains,GE recommendstheuseofCascadePlasticBooster7

GLASSESHeavy6.7gal.,30rain.

Medium5.1gal.,35rain. Light4.1gal.,30rain.

Thiscycleisspecificallydesignedforglasses.

RINSEONLY 2.3gal.,10rain.

Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwill bewashedlater.Donotusedetergentwiththiscycle.

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NOTE:OnthePDW8700SeriesandPDW8800Seriesmode&theGLASSES/PLASTICSselectorisa togglepad,toggle

thepaduntilthedesiredcyclebindicated

NOTE:Thisdishwasheris equippedwitha CleanSensor_ withautomatictemperaturecontrol,therefore,cyclelengthand

timemayvarydependingonsoilandtemperatureconditions.

NOTE:OnlytheAnti-BacteriacyclehasbeendesignedtomeettherequirementsofSection6,NSF184forsoftremoval andsanitl2ationefficacy

D Enhancements

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

DELAYHOURS Youcandelaythestartofawashcycleforupto24hoursor2,4 or8 hours(dependingonmodel).

PresstheDELAYSTARTpadtochoosethenumberof hoursyouwantto delaythestartofthecycle; thenpressSTART/RESET

Afterclosingthedoor,themachinewill countdownandautomaticallystartatthe correcttime. NOTE:Tocancelthe DELAYSTARTselectionbeforethecyclebegins,pressthe DELAYSTART

paduntilthedisplayshowstheestimatedcycletimefortheselectedcycleinminutes.

Aboutthe dishwashercontrolpanel

D Enhancements

ADDEDHEAT

(EXTRAHOTWASH)

PREWASH

(onsomemodels)

HEATEDDRY

LightOff

HEATEDDRY

LOCK

RESET

(COl?tiylued)

Whenselected,the cyclewill runlongerwith heatingelementonto improvebothwashanddn/ performance.

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

startingthecycle.Thisoptionadds15minutesto thecycletime. NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Shutsoffthedryingheatoption.Disheswillairdrynaturally(PDW8700SeriesandPDW8800Series) orfandry(PDW9200SeriesandPDW9800Series)to saveenergy.

Turnstheheatingelementonforfastdrying.Thiswill extendthetotalcycletimeby 15minutesfor theANTI-BACTERIALcycle,8 minutesfortheSPEEDcycle,15minutesforthePLASTICScycle,

30minutesforthe CHINACRYSTALandGLASSEScycles,and38minutesforall othercycles. NOTE:Cannotbeselectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.

Youcanlockthecontrolstopreventanyselectionsfrombeingmade.Oryoucanlockthecontrols afteryouhavestarteda cycle.

Childrencannotaccidentally startdishwasherbytouchingpadswiththisoptionselected. Tounlockthedishwashercontrols,pressandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor3 seconds.Tolockthe

dishwasher,pressandholdtheHEATEDDRYpadfor3 seconds.ThelightabovetheLOCKpad willturnoff.

Tochangeacycleafterwashingstarts...

PDW8700Seriesand PDW8800Series:Touchthe START/RESETpadtocancelthecycle.The START/RESETlightwill flashwhilethewateris pumpedoutif needed.Thistakesapproximately

2minutes. PDW9200SeriesandPDW9800Series:Openthedoorslowlyto preventsplash-out.Touchthe

START/RESETpadtocancelthecycle.IftheSTART/RESETlightisflashing,closethedoor untilthewaterpumpsout(thistakesapproximately2 minutes)andthelightstopsflashing.

Whenthelightstopsflashing,thedishwashercanbereprogrammedandrestarted.

D Start

PDW8700SeriesandPDW8800Series Closethedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETpadtobeginthe

cycle.Waterfill beginsimmediately,andapproximately60secondslaterthewashactionbegins. Whenthedishwasherdooris fullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythelastsettingsyouselected.Ifyoudon't

wanttochangeanyofthesettings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadtobeginthecycle. Ifthedooris closed,theindicatorlightswillturnoffifthe START/RESETpadisnotselectedwithin5minutes.Toactivate

thedisplay,openandclosethedoororpressanypad. PDW9200SeriesandPDW9800Series

Afterselectingthe cycleanddesiredenhancements,touchtheSTART/RESETpadto readythedishwashertobeginthe cycle.Closethedoortostartthecycleor begintheDELAYSTARTcountdown.Whenthecyclestarts,thewaterfill

beginsandapproximately60secondslaterthewashactionbegins. Thedishwasherwill alwaysdisplayyourlastselectionandenhancements.Ifyoudon'twanttochangethe settings,

simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadto readythedishwasherandclosethedoortobeginthecycle. Also,if a powerfailureoccursNORMALandHEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybeprogrammed.Makeanynewselections

andtouchtheSTART/RESETpadtobeginthenewcycle. Ifthedoorisopened,theindicatorlightswill turnoff ifthe START/RESETpadisnotselectedwithin5minutes.

Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedoorortouchanypad.

_ Clean

PDW8700SeriesandPDW8800Series

TheCLEANlightis illuminatedwhentheselectedcycleandenhancementsarecomplete.Thelightwill stayONuntil a padispressedorthedooris openedandthenclosed.

PDW9200SeriesandPDW9800Series

TheCLEANlightis illuminatedandadoublebeepwill soundwhentheselectedcycleandenhancementsarecomplete. Youmayremovethedishesatanytime.Notethehigh-efficiencyfanwill runquietlyfor30minutesto4 hours(depending

onselectedcycle)aftertheCLEANlightisilluminatedtocontinuedryingthedishes.Thefancanbeturnedoffbyopening thedoorandpressinganykeypad.

NOTE:Toturnofftheaudibleend-of-cyclesignal(orre-activateit if it waspreviouslydisengaged),presstheHEATED DRYpad5timeswithin3seconds.Atriplebeepwill soundto indicatetheend-of-cyclebeepoptionhasbeentoggled.

Flashingdisplaylights.

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StatusIndicator Lights START/RESET

What It Means

Cycle has 1)een interrupted by pressing the START/RESETpad.Light will quit flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water:

Recommendeddishwasherproducts.

GE recommends the fi_llowing products fin" use in its dishwasher's:

• Cascade®and Electrasol® powder, liquid or gel

automatic dishwasher detergents.

• Jet Dry® and Cascade Crystal Clear_ to relno',,e

spots and prevent new fihn buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

• Cascade®Plastic BoosterTM to remove red staining

inside your dishwasher that can come from some tomato-based stains.

• CeramaBryte®Stainless Steel Appliance (:leaner

to clean the stainless steel panel of GE and Profile ''_stainless exterior dishwashexs.

• Jet Dry ® Dishwasher Cleaner to hel I) remove

some hard water mineral stains that can occur in hard water conditions.

Usingthedishwasher.

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 CascadeCrystalCleaPRinseAgent

Jet-Dry ® or Cascade CrystalClear_ rinse agent improves drying, removes spots and pre vents new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic•

Filling the Dispenser RinseAid Setting

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 )lot overfill.

Make sm'e the dishwasher door is flfll) open.

[]

Turn the dispenser

knob to the left and

lift it ()tit.

Add rinse agent tmtil

the indicator window looks flfll.

Clean up any spilled

[]

m_se agent with a indicator damp ch)th, window Dispenser/cap

N Replace the dispenser cap.

The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be ac!justed. The fi_('to)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.

To adjust the setting:

Remove the dispenser cap; then mrn the a(!juster

counterclockwise to increase the aii/Otlllt

of rillse agent or

ch)ckwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.

adjuster

DishPreparationPriorto Loadbg

• No prefinsing of nomml fi)od soil is required. • Reilloxe leaf} xegetables, i/leat trimmings and

• Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, excessix e amotmts of grease or oil. skins and seeds. • Remoxe acidic fl)od soils.

agent

• Remoxe large, (luantifies of am', remaining fi)od.

ForgettoAdda Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added am time before

the main wash.

[Z] Open the door slighfl). _-] _,Vaittmtil the water spray action stops.

Steam may rise out of the dishwashe):

E]Add forgotten dishes.

r_--] Close the door

ProperUseof Detergent

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'_ur dishwasher comes equipped with an m_tomatic

liquid (fish_sher detexgent dispenser and a Main _A_sher (fispensex: You can use either of fliese

dispensers but don't use both at die same time. The cover of the main wash section will open during

the wash et_-le. Use only detergent specifically made ti)r use in

dish_shex_. Cascade ®and ElectrasoF Automatic Dish_shing Demrgents hme been approved ti)r tlse in

all (;E (fish_shex_. Keep ?_)ur demrgent ti'esh and drx. Don't put powder demrgent into the dispenser until

you're rea& to _lsh dishes.

Main WasherDispenser

The amount ot detex\gentto use depends on \dlether

your _ater is hardor soft.With hard _aten you need extra detergent. _,\]th soit wateg you need less

detergent. Promct your dishes and dish_lsher by contacting your

water department and asking ho_ hard your water is. T\_elve or more grains is exn'emelv hard _Jtex: A _ter

sottener is x_commended. _A]thout it, lime can build up in the water rake, \ddch could stick \ddle open and

cause flooding. Too much detergent wifli soil _ter can cause a per];qanent cloudiness of g]ass_are, called

etching.

Use die intimnation in the table belo_ as a g-uideline to determine the arnount of automatic dishw,_sher

detergent to place in the dispense_: _ii)u may use po_(tec liquid, gel or tablet in this dispenser

Number

ofGrains DetergentCupstoFill

Lessthan4 15cuporfill cuptofirst line

4to 8 25cuporfill cupto secondline

8to 12 15and25cupsorfill mainwashcup

Greaterthan 12 15,25cupsandtheopencuporfill both

MainWashandPreWashcup

Medium Medium Extremely

Soit Soft Hard Hard

Forheavily-soiledbads,usethePotsandPansorHeavyWast?cycleand adda littleextradetergenL

DONOTUSEHANDDISHDETERGENT

NOTE:Using a detergent that is not specifidly desig_ed

tiw dislm_ishers will cause tile dislm_isher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill out of the

dislm_sher vents, co_erlng the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.

Because so many detergent containers look alike, sto_e file dislm_sher demrgent in a separate space

fl'om all other cleaners. Sho_ am_)l/e \_ho lna_, Ilse tile dislm_sher file correct detergent and where it is stored.

_,\]dle there will be no lasting dmnage to the dishwasher, }_ur dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing demrgent that is not t_)mmlated to _)rk

with dish_;_she_.

"_\]_enusing automatic dislm_shing detergent tablets, simply place one taNet in the main _sh section and

close.

Loadingthedishwasherracks.

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

Upper Rack

i l/ li li il II _! II II II l!

Mthough the upper rack is fin" glasses, cups

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

this rack fi)r efli_ctive cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also

a secure place fin" 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, alter loading, slowly push in the rack to

make sure they will clear the top of the dishwasher:

Adjustable Upper Rack

Tile standard p(>siti(m (>lyour a(!iustable rock is "up" which allows fin" maximum

clearance fin" your t;fller items in tile lower rock. If you have taller wine glasses,

tumble_ or other items to place in tile ul)per rack, you may want to a(!just tile rock to tile lower posit.ion.

Tolower _e rack, support the weight of the

rock with your hands as shown and press both linger pads about l/4" toward tile

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 tile center of tile rock side fl'ame until the rack locks into place.

Tile upper rack is good fin" all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing

bowls and other items should be placed ti_ce down. Fold<lown tines (on some

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

Securelarger dishwasher-safeplastics over2 tines

whenpossible.

Make sure smaflp/astlc items aresecureso they can't fafl onto theheater.

Besurethatitemsdonotprotrudethroughthe bottomoftherackandblockrotationof the

middlesprayarm.Thiscouldresultinpoorwash performanceforitemsintheupperrack.

Checktomakesurethatnoitemswill blockrotation

of thewasharm.

Lower Rack

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The lower rack is best used for plates,

S_ltlceI'S alld cookwai'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

_4_tlcan remove the ui_per rack to allow space fin" lmge items in the lower rack.

To remove the upper rack:

[_] Press thumb tab ()tit and reulove the

fi'ont end caps on each side of the rail.

[2-_ Pull the rack straight out and

off the rails.

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

the dishwasher

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

through the bottom rack. 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 tolded down to customize the

lower rack.

N Slide the shower nozAe attachment

(located in use and care bag) oxer the

SI)Otl[.

•Showernozzle attachment

N Then fill the lower rack and beoin

VOIU" cx cle,

NOTE: Don't forgetto removethe shower nozzle attachmentbefore youreplace theupper rack.

One-piece basket (on some models)

Three-piece basket (on some models)

Don't let any

item extend through bottom

t t

Toremoveendbaskets,graspthebasket

atopposite comers andslideapar_

Silverware Basket

To load flatware, simply push the a(!justable handle to either side. Put flatware in the

removable basket with fork and knife 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. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and

lids fl'om small containe_ should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with the

silverware on tOl),

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

side or back of the lower rack.

A wirier}, 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 capadty 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 upI)er rack.

Loadingthedishwasherracks.

Extra Rack Features (on some models)

CutleryTray

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 tile silverware basket.

Hook tile trax onto tile rear of tile upper rock. Ira' tile knixes between tile guides

(asshown).

Bowl Tines

Tile special largeq)owl tines in tile lower rock add flexibili_' to yore" loading pattern.

They are useflll fi)i" serving bowls or other large bowls.

To use the bowl tines, told down the 2 r_)ws of flex fines in fl'ont of tile bowl

tines and load bowls just as you would in tile tlppeI" rack.

Loadingplace settings...

Follow these guidelines for loading 10place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets mw vary from your model.

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

/2 Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings

Caring for the dishwasher, ge.cem

Cleaning the Door Panel

gefi)re cleaning the fl'ont panel, make sure you know what type of panel you have.

Reter to the last two lettet_ of your model numbe_: _m can locate your model

nunlber on the left-hand till) wallj ust inside the doo_: Ifwmr model number ends with BB or _._.V then you have a Painted Door

panel. 1t veto" model mmlber ends with SS, then you have a Stainless Smel Door panel.

Follow tile instructions below tot cleaning the door panel for )ore" specific model.

Painted Door Panel (modelnumbersendingin BB-black or WW-white)

Use a dean, soft, lighdy dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. You may also use a

good appliance wax or polish.

StainlessSteel Panels

StainlessSteel DoorPanel(modelnumbers

endinginSS) The stainless steel panels can be cleaned

with Stainless Stool Magic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not rise appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless

Steel dome.

Ym can order StainlessSteelMagic

//WXlOX15tl/I'Otlgh GE Parts by calling

800.626.2002.

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with CERAMA BRIq'_ Stainless Steel

Appliance Cleaner or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth.

You can order CERAMA BRYTE_ Stainless

Steel Appliance Cleaner through (;E Parts b) calling 800.626.2002. (For U.S. onl).)

Cleaningthe ControlPanel

To clean the control panel, use a lightly

dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly:

ProtectAgainstFreezing

It veto" dishwasher is left in an imheated place dm'ing the winter; ask a serxice

technician to:

_]Cut off electrical power to tile

dishwasher; Remoxe fllses or trip circuit breaker:

V_Turn off the water sui)ply and

disconnect the water inlet line fl'om the water xalx e.

Stainless Steel Interior--Tub and Inner Door

The stainless steel used to make tile dishwasher mb and imler door provides

tile highest reliabili V a\_lilable in a GE dishwasher: If the dishwasher till) or imler

door should be scratched or dented dm-ing nolIl/al use, they will not rust or corrode.

These stm'ilce blemishes will not affect their flmction or dm'abilim

_] Drain water fl'om the water inlet line

and water valxe. (Use a pan to catch the water:)

[_ Reconnect the water inlet line to the

water xalxe.

Checktheair gap any time your

dishwasher isn't draining well.

Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap protects yore" dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher: It is not covered by y()m" warranp,'. Not all i)lumbing codes require

air gaps, so yell Ill}IV not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.

_] Tm'n off' the dishwasher and lift off the

COX eI:

_-_ Remoxe the plastic cap and clean

with a toothpick.

Beforeyoucall forservice...

Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service.

Troubleshooting -tips

Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do

START/RESETstatus indicatorlightflashing

DishwasherBEEPS This is a remhlder that your • Close and latch the door atter opening it mid-c_cle.

once every 30 seconds dishwasher door has been left

Blinkinglights Cycle has been interrupted by • The light will quit flashing after fl_e dishwasher automatically drains out

Beepingattheend of thecycle

You have pressed the • Pless die START/RESETpadonly _d_en yon want to restart d_e

START/RESETpad wl_le the dish_sher.

dishwasher is rtunthlg. This will cancel the cycle. The light will stop

flashing after the dishwasher drains (about 90 seconds).

open during operation. It Mll continue beeping until you dose

the door.

pressing the START/RESETpad. die _tel:

Power to the dishwasher was • The light will quit flashing after fl_e dishwasher automatically drains out

turned off while a cycle was fl_e _ltel: A ne_x cxcle will start automatically \allen die drai*) ends.

rmnthlg and power has just been restored to the dishwasher. The

blh_lg lights indicate that the

dishwasher is drahlhlg the potential

water hlsJde.

This is normal. The dishwasher

beep twice at the end of

the cycle.

• To turn off tile double beep indicator (or re-activateit if it waspleviously

diseng_lged),pl_ss the HEATEDDRYpad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beep willsound to indicate the end-ot:wcle beep option has been ulggled.

Problem Possible Causes What ToDo

Dishesandflatware Low inlet water temperature • Make SUl_ inlet _ltel" temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn on

not clean tile hot _;_tel"taucet nearest tile dish_tshel; let rula until tile water

temperature stops rising. Then start file dishwasher and turn off tile tm/cet. This insures tile enmring _ter is hot.

Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a thucet. Is _ter coming (,tat more slo\@ than usual?

If v), _it until pressure is nom-_al beiore using your dishwasher

Air gap or disposer is clogged • Clean the air gap or flush tile (fisposel:

Improper rack loading • Make sure large (fishware does not block the detergent dispenser

No air gap or high drain loop • X_rifi that _ou have an air g_q) or a high drain loop. Refer to

or the wash arms. See the Loadingthe dishwasher racks section.

tile lI_stall_ltionInstructions.

ge.com

Problem Possible Causes What ToDo

Spotsandfilming Exlremely hard water + Use Jet-Dry+>or CascadeCrystalC/eaP dnse agents to remo_e spots and

Onglasses and Low inlet water temperature pre_ent tle_ fihn buiMup, ftatware + To _emo\e stubborn spnts ;rod pre-existing tihn finm g[ass*_u'e:

Overloading the dishwasher ] Remo_e all metal uteusi]s from _he dishwasher Improper loading 2 Do not add deter ,-ent

Old or damp powder detergent 3 Select d_e POTS &PANS c?cle, Rhlse agent dispenser empty 4 Start the dishw:M_er and alhas to mn hw [ 8 _o 22 minutes. Dishwasher Too little detergent w[11n(m be in the main wash.

5 Open the door and pnur2 cups (500 mI) of white vinegar into the

bottom of the dishwasher,

6 Close the door m_d allow to complem _he c}de. If vinegar rinse doesn't

work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citdc acid crystals instead of _ineg:ic

Combination of soft water and too mush detergent

Water temperature enterb_g the dishwasher exceeds 150°F

Sods in the ttth Correct detergent

Betergentleftin

dispensercups Blackorgray

marksondishes Bishesdon'tdry

wasn't used

Riuse agent + was spiced

Dishes are blocki_g the + deteNent cup

Al_mn uteusils have + rnbbed agaiust dishes

Low _et water temperature +

+ This [s called etching and is pem_a_lent To prexent this h×ml happening,

use less detetgent ityou ha_e soft water: Wash glassware in the shortest cwle that will get them clean.

+ This could be etching. Lo_er d_e wlter heater mmperamre.

Use onl? autnmadc dishw isher detergents _o avnkl sudsh_g. Cascade+_and ElectrasoPAutomatic DM_washing Detergents hae been approved hw use in all GE dishwashers.

To remn_e suds h'om the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher Pmnp out w:_mr b} _oucbing the SNRr/RESETp'ad once; then 30 seconds late_; _ouch the START/BESETpadagHn. Repeat [f necessar_

Ah_ays wipe up rinse agent spills immediaM>

Reposk[on the dM-les, so the ware[" hTn!'fft the h)we!" spI'_l_} aYn/can flush the deterge_t cuj>. See the Loading the dishwasher section.

Remove marks with a mild, abrask'e cleaner:

Make st*reinlet w:*tertemperature isat least 120°E

Select HEATEOORg

" Use HOTSTART,HOTVVASHnrABBEDHEATopdons, + Select a higher c?cle, sush asANTI-BACTERM,SAMWASHor POTS&

PANS.

_se agent dispel_ser is empty

Controlpanelrespondod Door latch may not be properly

to inputs but dishwasher seated never RRed with water Water valve may be t_ned off Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods cao

cau.se reddish stak_

Tea or coffee stares

A_ overall yelgo_ or brown fib_ can* be caused by iron deposks h_water

WJfite F_ on reside surface - + hard water nfinerals

+ (_he_kthe r[l_seagent d[speuser and tilt asrequi_ed. + Make sm'e the door [s thm]} closed.

Make snre water _aive (usuall)located nnder d_e sink) is tusned on, Use o_ the RINSE ONLYc?de after adding the dish _o O_eload

can decrease the leael of staining. GE recommends Cascade+_ Plastic Booster to help remo_e these t_pes of stains.

Relno_e the stain b} hand, ush_g a solmkm of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water:

A WARNING

Betiwe cleaning interior; wait at least 20 mimaes after a c_cle _iwthe headng elements to cool down. Faihwe to do so can _esuit in bnrus.

A special tilter in d_e water st_ppl? lh_e is the only wa) m cusrect fl_is problem. Cnntact a water softener compam

GE recommends Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear_:m help pre_e_t bard water mineral deposits ti'om tbm_ing.

Rm_ dishwasher with ckric add to _*_mo_erob*era] deposks. Citric add

(Part number: WD35X151 ) cm*be otvte_>d through (',E Parts.

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