GE PDW7300N25BB User manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 2,3
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning .........11,12
Control Panel and Settings .... 4-6
Loading Place Settings ........ 11
Loading the Racks ............. 10
Using the Dishwasher ......... 6-9
Troubleshooting Tips... 12-14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Warrantg ..................... 15
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numbers here:
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Serial #
Youcan find them on the tub wall
just insidethe door.
165D4700P380 49-55056 i0-08JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING --
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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! WATER HEATER SAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas mag be produced in a water heater that has not been used
for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hotwater has not been usedfor 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. Dothis before using any
electrical appliance which isconnected to the hotwater system. Thissimple procedurewill allow any built-
up hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
%PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
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 ge.com.
Connectto 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 ofthe appliance.
mImproper connection ofthe equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Checkwith a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
mDisposeof discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
mDo not attempt to repair or replaceany part
of your dishwasher unless it isspecifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referredto a qualified technician.
raTa minimizethe possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot
disconnectthe opp!ioncefrom the power supply.
Werecommend having oqualified technician
serviceyour opp!ionce.
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CAUTION: Topreventminorinjuryorpropertgdomoge
mContents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.
m Usingadetergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will cause
the dishwasher to fill with
suds.
m If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.
mOn dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles, allow 5-!0
seconds after turning the switch on before
touching START/RESETto allow the control
to boot.
m 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.
mClosesupervision isnecessary if this appliance
isusedby or near children.
m 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.

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-& 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:
reTake off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (asshown). Doorlatchkeeper
WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
m Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
m Useonly powder,tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keepthem out of the reach of children.Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents,and Jet-Dry®and
Cascade Crystal Clea_ rinseagents have been
approved for usein all GEdishwashers.
m Locatesharp itemsso that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
m Loadsharp kniveswith the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
m Donot wash plastic items unlessmarked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic
items not so marked, checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations.
m Donot touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
mDo not operate your dishwasher unlessall
enclosure panels are properly in place.
mDo not tamper with controls.
mDo not abuse,sit on or standon the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
mlDo not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.
mDo not discard a dishwasherwithout first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the door
latch.
mDo not store or usecombustible materials,gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
mDo not allow children to play with, on or insidethis
appliance or any discarded appliance.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dishwasher control panel.
Youcanlocategour model numberon the tub walljust insidethedoor.Throughout thismanual,featuresand
appearancenag varFfromFour model.
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SENSING WASHING RiNSiNG DRYING SANiTiZED
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Control Settings
D
CLEAN
TIMEREIVt_ING
D
Smart Dispense
LowOET_RaENT
ENHANCEMENIS
Status IndicatorLights
TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhat'shappeningwhilethedishwasherisinoperationandmauflash,indicatinga malfunction(see
page6).ThelightswillcomeONindicatingthesequenceofoperationthedishwasherisin.
LOW DisplauedwhentheSmartDispenseTM needsto berefilledwith liquidor gelautomaticdishwasher
DETERGENTdetergent.
SENSING DisplauedwhiletheExtraCleanTM Sensorismeasuringtheamountofsoilandtemperatureofwater.
Thedishwasherwilladjusttheselectedcucletoachieveoptimalperformance.
WASHING Displauedduringprewashandmainwashperiods.
RINSING Displauedduringrinseperiods.
DRYING DisplayedduringHEATEDDRY.
SANITIZED Displayedwhencuclehasmetsanitizationconditions.LightremainsONuntildoorisopened.
CLEAN Displayedwhena washcucleiscomplete.
Time Remaining Disp/ag tonsomemoddsl
Duringoperation,thedisplayshowsthe minutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplaynag adjusttheremaining
timewhiletheSensinglightison.Thetimedisplayedatthestartofeachcyclemay changefromthefactory settingastheunit
customizesitselftohomeuse.DuringadelaUstart,thedisplaUwillshowhoursoftime remaininguntilthecuclestarts.
Se/ections
Pressthepad for thedesiredwash cgcle.
NOTE:Allcucletimes and water usage information contained inthe following sectionare approximate valuesonlu.
Actual resultswill depend on severalfactors, includingbut not limitedto, inlettemperature, householdwater pressure
and turbiditu of the wash water.
Thelightabove or next to the selectedpad will be ONto indicatewhich WASHCYCLEhas beenselected.
ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 8.8 gal., !05 rain.
Medium 7.5 gal., 95 rain.
Light 6.5 gal., 85 rain.
This cucle raises the water temperature inthe final rinse to sanitize uour dishware. The cucle
length will var Udepending on the temperature of uour inlet water.
NOTE:The Anti-Bacteria cucle is monitored for sanitization requirements. Ifthe cucle is
interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature isso
low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions ma U not be
met. Inthese cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cucle.
NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
COOKWARE
(POTS& PANS)
NORMAL WASH
Heavy 10.0gal.,80 rain.
Medium 8.8gal., 70 rain.
Light 7.5gal.,60 rain.
Thiscucle ismeant for heavilu soileddishesor cookwarewith dried-on or baked-on soils.This
cucle maUnot remove burned-on foods. EverudaUdishes are safe to be used inthis cucle.
5.0-8.8gal.,/47-90rain.
Thiscycleisfor medium/heavilysoileddishesandglassware.
Cucle time and water usage are approximate values. Results will depend on
several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature, household water
pressure and amount of soil in the wash water.

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SPEED CYCLE
(on some models)
CHINA CRYSTAL
or HAND/GENTLE
GLASSES
(on some models)
RINSEONLY
or RINSE& HOLD
7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscycle isfor everyday dishesand glassware.
7.5gal.,35 min.
Thiscycle isfor lightly soiledchina and crystal.
7.5gal.,55 min.
Thiscycle isspecifically designedfor glasses.
2.5gal.,10 min.
Forrinsing partial loadsthat will be washed later.Donot usedetergent with this cycle.
NOTE:TheCHINACRYSTAL/PLASTICS(somemodels)selectorisatoggle pad;toggle the pad unti! the
desiredcycle isindicated.
NOTE:Thisdishwasherisequipped with aCleanSensor'"with automatic temperature contro!;therefore,cycle
length and time may vary depending on sol!and temperature conditions.
NOTE:Only theAnti-Bacteria cycle hasbeendesignedto meet therequirementsof Section6,NSF!84 for soi!
remova!and sanitization efficacy.
Enhuncements/Extrus
The fight above the selected pad wi!! be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT/EXTRAhas 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 !6 minutes to the cycle time.
NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
HEATEDDRY When HEATEDDRY isoff, dishes will air dry.
Light OFF
HEATEDDRY Turns the heater on for faster drying. This will extend the total cycle time between
Light ON 8 and 58 minutes depending on the cycle selected. NOTE:HEATEDDRYcannot be
selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
LOCK Youcan 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, touch and hold the HEATEDDRYpad for 3 seconds.
The light abovethe LOCKpad will turn off.To lock the dishwasher, touch and hold the
HEATEDDRYpad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCKpad will turn on.
ADDED HEAT or
EXTRAHOTWASH
or TEMPBOOST
(on some models
When selected, the cycle will run with heating element on longer and may
increase cycle times to improve both wash and dry performance.
NOTE:Cannot be selected with RINSEONLYcycle.
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 9 hours. Touch the DELAYHOURSpad
to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle; then touch
START/RESET.Themachine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.
Touching START/RESETa second time will cancel the DELAYSTARTselection. NOTE:If
you forget to fully closethe 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. TheSTART/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.

About the dishwasher control panel.
Start
Closethedishwasherdoorandselectthecycleanddesiredenhancements.TouchtheSTART/RESETpadtobegin
thecycle.Waterfillbegins,andapproximately60secondslaterthewashactionbegins.
NOTE:Thedishwasherremembersyourlastcyclesoyoudon'thaveto reprogrameachtime.Whenthedishwasher
doorisfullyclosed,thecontrolpanellightswilldisplaythelastsettingsyouselected.
If youdon'twantto changeanyofthesettings,simplytouchtheSTART/RESETpadtobeginthecycle.
Ifthedoorisclosed,theindicatorlightswillturnoff iftheSTART/RESETpadisnotselectedwithintwo minutes.
Toactivatethedisplay,openandclosethedooror pressanypad.
Also,ifa powerfailureoccurs,NORMALandHEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybeprogrammed.Hakeanynew
selectionsandtouchtheSTART/RESETpadto beginthecycle.
Clean
TheCLEANlightwillilluminateand a doublebeep willsound when a wash cycle iscomplete. On some models,
the CLEANlightwillturn off when the door isopened. Onother models, the CLEANlightwillremain on untilthe door
isopenedandthenrelatchedoruntilanykeypadispressedwhilethedoorislatchedshut.
Flashing displag lights.
Status Indicator Lights What It Means
START/RESET
Using the dishwasher.
CyclehasbeeninterruptedbypressingtheSTART/RESETpad.Lightwillstop
flashingafterthedishwasherautomaticallydrainsoutthewater.
Check the Water Temperature
Theenteringwatershouldbeat least120%andnotmore
than 150%foreffectivecleaningandtopreventdish
damage.Checkthewatertemperaturewitha candyor
meatthermometer.Turnonthe hotwaterfaucetnearest
thedishwasher,placethethermometerin aglassandlet
thewaterruncontinuouslyintotheglassuntilthe
temperaturestopsrising.
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Use Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear®Rinse Agent
Jet-Dry®or CascadeCrystalCleare rinseagentsremovespotsandpreventnewfilm buildupon yourdishes,glasses,
flatware,cookwareandplastic.
Fillingthe Dispenser
The rinseagent dispenser holds5.5 oz.of rinse agent. Undernormal conditions,this will
lastapproximately one month.Tryto keep itfull,but do notoverfill.
[] Hake sure the dishwasher door isfullyopen.
r_lTurn the dispenser cap to the leftand liftitout.
r_lAdd rinseagent untilthe indicatorwindow looksfull.
r_ Cleanupanyspilledrinseagentwitha dampcloth. In
FIReplace thedispensercap. window Dispensercap
RinseAid Setting
Theamountof rinseagentreleasedintothefinalwashcanbeadjusted.Thefactory
settingisat themidpoint.Ifthereareringsofcalcium(hardwater)spotson dishes,try a
highersetting.Ifyouseefoaminthedishwasher,movetheindicatorto a lowersetting.
Toadjust the setting
Removethe dispensercap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the
amount of rinseagent, clockwise to reducethe amount of rinseagent.
Dish Preparation Prior to Loading
Rinseagent
adjuster
[] Noprerinsingof normalfoodsoilisrequired.
[] Scrapeoffhardsoils,includingbones,toothpicks,skins
and seeds.
[] Removelargequantitiesofanyremainingfood.
[] Removeleafyvegetables,meattrimmingsand
excessiveamountsofgreaseoroil.
[] Removeacidicfoodsoilsthat candiscolorstainless
steel.

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",,.{ _ Vourdishwashercomesequippedwitha manualdispenser
_'t_ andS, an automaticliquiddishwasher
detergentdispenser(SmartDispenseTM).Youcanuseeither
ofthesedispensers,butdon'tusebothatthesametime.
SmartDispense TM
Manual Detergent
Dispenser
Forheavilysoiledloads,usea bitmoredetergent.Forwater
temperaturesabove1/40%,usea bitlessdetergent.
Medium Medium Extremely
Soft Soft Hard Hard
Forheavilysoiledloads,usethePotsandPansorHeawWashcycle.
Thecoverofthemainwashsectionwillopenduringthe
washcycle.IfyouareusingSmartDispenseTM, leavethe
coverofthe mainwashsectiondispenseropenbefore
startingthecycle.
Youmay usepowder,liquid,gelortabletsinthemanual
dispenser.Itisimportanttokeeppowdereddetergentsand
tabletsfreshanddrysothey don'tloseeffectiveness.
Therefore,donotputdetergentintothemanualdispenser
untilyouarereadytowashdishes.
DO NOTUSEHAND DISHDETERGENT
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Filfing Nanual Detergent Dispenser
Theamountofdetergentto usedependsonwhetheryour
waterishardor soft.Withhardwater,youneedextra
detergent.Withsoftwater,youneedlessdetergent.
Protectyourdishesanddishwasherbycontactingyour
waterdepartmentandaskinghowhardyourwateris.
Twelveor moregrainsisextremelyhardwater.Awater
softenerisrecommended.Withoutit, limecanbuildup in
thewatervalve,whichcouldstickwhileopenandcause
flooding.Toomuchdetergentwithsoftwatercancausea
permanentcloudinessofglassware,calledetching.
Usetheinformationinthetablebelowasa guideto
determinetheamountofautomaticdishwasherdetergent
to placeinthedispenser.Youmay usepowder,liquid,gel
ortabletsinthisdispenser.
Whenusingautomaticdishwashingdetergenttablets,
simplyplaceonetabletinthemainwashsectionandclose
thecover.
NOTE:Usingo detergentthatisnotspecificallydesigned
fordishwasherswillcausethedishwasherto fillwith suds.
Duringoperation,thesesudswillspilloutofthedishwasher
vents,coveringthekitchenfloorandmakingthefloorwet.
Becausesomanydetergentcontainerslookalike,storethe
dishwasherdetergentina separatespacefrom allother
cleaners.Showanyonewhomay usethedishwasherthe
correctdetergentandwhereitisstored.
Whiletherewillbeno lastingdamagetothedishwasher,
yourdisheswillnotgetcleanusinga dishwashing
detergentthat isnotformulatedto workwith dishwashers.
Number
of Gruins Detergent Cups to Fill
Less than 4 Fillcup to soft line (!/5 full)
4 to 8 Fillcup to medium soft line (2/3 full)
8 to 12 Fillcup to medium hard line
(completely full)
Greater Fillboth main wash cup
than 12 and pre wash cup

Using the dishwasher.
SmartDis ent Dispenser ton some models)
This dishwasher may have a SmartDispensd" feature
which automatically dispensesliquid automatic
dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on soil
leveland water hardness.
To utilizethe SmartDispenseT"Detergent Dispenser,
it must first befilled.Although any liquid or gel
automatic dishwashing detergent can be usedin
the SmartDispenseT"system, all liquid or gel
automatic dishwashing detergents are not the same.
Mostautomatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine
bleach-based (such asCascade®or Electrasol®)
while others contain enzymes (suchas Cascade
Complete®or Electrasol®Advanced_"Gel).
Do not mix ang chlorine bleach-based automatic
dishwashing detergent with ang dishwashing
detergent containing enzgmes asthis could cause
the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of
the SmartDispense'" sgstem. Checkthe detergent
label to determine if the detergent ischlorine
bleach-based or one that contains enzymes. It is
recommended that the same type of detergent be
usedwhen refilling your SmartDispense_"system.
CAUTION! Absolutely do not add
powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap or
detergent normally usedfor washing hands or
dishes in a sink.Onlyuse liquid or gel detergent
specifically designed for use in an automatic
dishwasher.
Setthe door at a comfortable angle to fillthe
dispenser.
Aimthe detergent bottle at the opening inthe door
and begin to fill.
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Thedispenser will hold 40 ozof liquid dishwasher
detergent (standard sizebottle).
Filling Dispenser
Toopen the dispenser for filling,push down and
turn the blue cap counterclockwise untilthe cap
isloose.Lift cap off. i
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Turn clockwise until tight. '1
Whenfull, replace the cap and turn clockwise
until tight to ensure that no water entersthe
SmartDispense" dispenser.If residueisleft on
the door,itwill bewashed off in the next cycle.
An indicator light will turn on to notify you when the
dispenser needsto be filled again.After filling, the light
will not turn off untilthe door isclosed.A full dispenser
will last approximately 1 month for the average user.
Light will turn on
when it is time to refill.
CLEAN Low_ETE_G_NT
SELEC'!IONS ENHANCEMEHT$
NOTE:If you are not usingSmartDispensd" and you
want to turn the LOW DETERGENTLEDlight off,press
theADDEDHEATpad 5 times within 5 seconds.You
will hear ] beeps,then the light will go off.Youcan
turn the light back on by pressingthe ADDEDHEAT
pad 5times within 5 seconds.

SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser
Water Hardness Calibration
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Priorto the first use,the dishwasher needsto
be calibrated for water hardness.Pleasefollow
directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to
the hardness of gour tap water.
Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water
Inthe bag containing these instructions, gou should
find a water hardnesstest strip package. Readthe
instructions on the package, removethe test strip and
follow the instructions to determine the hardness level
of gour tap water.Youwill use this information to
calibrate gour dishwasher to dispensethe optimal
amount of detergent.
Water hardness test strip indication
SOFT
HARD
Value to Enter
into Dishwesher
0 RED _ 1
1 RED _ 2
2 RED _ 3
3 RED _ 4
4 RED _ S
Set Control to Calibration Mode
From the standby mode (dishwashernot running
a cgcle and the panel lights on),enter the water
hardness selectionmode.
Control Calibration
Control panel
Pressatthe sametimefor3seconds. Display
1.Closeand latch the door (lightson, dishwasher
not running).
2. Pressthe COOKWAREand DELAYHOURSpads at
the same time for 3 seconds.Thedisplagwill show
a number 1to 5.This isthe water hardness value
currentlg set.
Control Panel
WASHpadto lower padto raisethe
thevalue, value.
3. Pressthe COOKWAREpad to raisethe value or
the NORtqALpad to lower the value. Setthe water
hardness value(1 to 5)to the number determined
with the test strip and table at left.
4. Oncethe water hardness isset, pressthe
START/RESETpadto save the setting and return
the dishwasher to normal operation.
Youshould recalibrate the dispenser ifwater
conditions change, for example,if a water softener
sgstem isadded or removed.

Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
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Upper Rack
Although the upper rack isprimarily for
glasses,cups and saucers, pots and pans can
be placed inthis rock for effective cleaning.
Cupsand glossesfit best along the sides.This
isalso a secure place for dishwasher-safe
plastics.
Theupper rack isadjustable (onsome models)
to add flexibility in loading your dishwasher.
Tolower,push tabs inand lower rack.Toraise,
just pull up on rack untilit snaps.
Theutility shelf(on some models)may be
placed in the up or down position to add
flexibility.A wine glass holder (onsome
models)secureswine glassesfor best
washability. Becausewine glassescome
in various sizes,after loading,slowly push
in the rack to make surethey will clear
the top of the dishwasher.
Somemodels hoveon Angled RockSystem,
which allows you to angle your dishes,such
as coffee mugs,for better cleaning and
quicker drying. To position the tines,pull the
leverforward, drop the tines into position
and releasethe lever.
Theupper rack isgood for all kinds of
odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing
bowls and other items should be placed face
down. Fold-down tines (onsome models)
provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-
fit items.
Securelarger dishwasher-safe plastics over
2 tines when possible.
Hake sure small plastic items are secure so
they can't fall onto the heater.
Besurethat items do not protrude through
the bottom of the rack and block rotation of
the middle spray arm. This could result in
poor wash performance for items in the
upper rack.
Checkto make surethat no items will block
rotation of the wash arms.
Lower Rack
Thelower rack isbest usedfor plates,saucers
and cookware. Large items such as broiler
pans and baking racks shouldgo along the
left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls
along the sides,in corners or in the back.The
soiledsideof items shouldface the center of
the rack. If necessary,oversizedglassesand
mugs can be placed inthe lower rack to
maximize loading flexibility.
Also,be careful notto let a portion of an item
such as a pot or dish handle extend through
the bottom rack.Thiscould blockthe wash
arm and cause poor washing results.
Fold-down tines (onsome models)provide
flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
Thetines may be left inthe up position or
folded down to customize the lower rack.
_ on'tletany
itemextend
throughbottom.
Toremoveendbaskets,graspthe
basketatoppositecornersand
slideapart.
Silverware Basket
Avariety of options isavailable regarding
the three-piece silverware basketin your
dishwasher.The complete basket isdesigned
to fit on the right sideof the lower rack.
Additionally, each end of the basketis
removable to add loading flexibility to
accommodate flatware and lower rack
capacity needs.
Toload flatware, simply push the adjustable
handle to either side.Putflatware in the
basket with knife handlesup to protect
your hands. Placespoons in the basket
with handles down. Mix knives,forks and
spoons sothey don't nest together.
Theprovided lidswith slots can be used
to avoid nesting of silverware.Small plastic
items, such as measuring spoons and
lidsfor small containers, should go in
the bottom of the silverware basketwith
silverware on top.
Thelidsof both end and middle baskets can
be closed to contain small items. Long items
can be placedon the utility shelf in the
upper rack.
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Loading place settings.., ge. om
Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model. NOTE:Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid.
Upper Rack--lO place settings Lower Rack--lO place settings
Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets
may vary from your model. NOTE:Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket rid.
Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings
Caring for the dishwasher.
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Beforecleaning the front panel,make
sure you know what type of panel you have.
Referto the last two letters of your model
number. Youcan locate your model number
on the left-hand tub walljust insidethe door.
If your model number endswith BB,CC,WW,
SAor BG,then you have a painted door
panel. If your model number ends with SS,
then you have a StainlessSteelDoor panel.If
your model number endswith CS,then you
have a CleanSteelpanel.
Follow the instructions belowfor cleaning the
door panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (modelnumbers ending
in BB-black, CC-bisque,WW-white, SA-silver
metallic or BG-gmphite black)
Usea clean,soft, lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Youmay alsouse a
good appliance wax or polish.
Stainless Steel Door Pond/mode! numbers
ending in SS)
The stainlesssteel panels can be cleaned
with StainlessStee!Magic or a similar product
using a clean, soft cloth. Donot useappliance
wax, polish,bleach or products containing
chlorine on StainlessSteeldoors.
Youcan order StainlessSteelMagic
#WX!OX!S through GEParts by calling
800.626.2002.
CleanSteel Door Panel (mode! numbers
ending in CS)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance
wax, polish or any chemical agent on
CleanSteel doors.
Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towe!. Thesemay leave
a residue. Do not use scouring pads or
powdered cleaners because these products
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Caring for the dishwasher.
Stainless Steel Interior--Tub and Inner Door
Thestainlesssteel usedto make the
dishwasher tub and inner door provides
the highest reliability available in a GE
dishwasher.If the dishwasher tub or inner
door should be scratched or dented during
normal use,they will not rust or corrode.
Thesesurface blemisheswill not affect
their function or durability.
Cleaning the Control Panel
Tocleanthe control panel,usea lightly
dampened cloth.Then dry thoroughly.
Protect Against Freezing
If your dishwasher isleft in an unheated
place during the winter,ask a service
technician to:
E]Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher.Removefusesor trip
circuit breaker.
E] Turnoff the water supply and disconnect
the water inlet linefrom the water valve.
r_l Drainwater from the water inlet line
and water valve.(Usea pan to catch
the water.)
E] Reconnectthe water inlet lineto the
water valve.
Airgap . _..._
Checkthe airgapanytimeyour
dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher
against water backing up into it if a drain
clogs.The air gap is not a part of the
dishwasher.It isnot covered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require
air gaps,so you may not have one.
The air gap is easy to clean.
E] Turnoff the dishwasher and lift off the
cover.
Removethe plasticcap and clean with
[_a toothpick.
Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service.
pages,
Error Nessages
START/RESETstatus
indicator light flashing
Dishwasher BEEPS
once every 30 seconds
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Possible Causes What To Do
You havepressedthe
START/RESETpad while the
dishwasher isrunning. This will
cancel the cycle. Thelight will
stopflashingafter thedishwasher
drains (about 90 seconds).
Powerto thedishwasherwas
turned off whilea cyclewas
runningand powerhasjust been
restoredto thedishwasher.The
blinkinglights indicatethat the
dishwasherisdrainingthepotential
water inside.
• PresstheSTART/RESETpadoncetostartthedishwasher.Pressthe
START/RESETpada secondtimewhenthedishwasherisrunningonlyifyou
wishto cancelthecycle.
• Thelightwillstopflashingafterthedishwasherdrains.Anewcyclewill
startautomatically.
This isa reminder that your
dishwasher door has beenleft
open during operation. It will
continue beepinguntil youclose
the door.
• Closeand latchthedoorafteropeningitmid-cycle.

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Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do
Beepingat theend This is normal. Thedishwasher • Toturnoff thedoublebeepindicator(orre-activateitifitwaspreviously
of the cycle will beeptwice at the end of the turned off),pressthe HEATEDDRYpad 5 timeswithin 3 seconds.
cycle Atriple beepwill soundto indicatethe end-of-cyclebeepoption
hasbeenturned on or off.
LowDetergentlight SmartDispens#"haslessthan • FilltheSmartDispense"reservoirwith liquiddetergent.Afterfillingthe
isON 10cyclesworth of detergent reservoir,theLOWDETERGENTlightwillturnOFFoncethedoorisclosed.
left inthe dishwasher If youarenotusingtheSmartDispens#"feature,turnoffthe lowdetergent
lightby pressingtheADDEDHEATpad 5timeswithin3 seconds.
Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Dishesandflatware Lowinletwater temperature •
notclean
Water pressureistemporarily low •
Airgap or disposerisclogged •
Improperrackloading
Noair gap or highdrain loop •
Spotsandfilming Extremelyhardwater •
onglassesand Lowinletwater temperature
flatware Overloadingthe dishwasher o
Improperloading
Oldor damp powderdetergent •
Rinseagentdispenserempty
Toolittle deter ent
Cloudinesson Combinationof softwater and
glassware too muchdetergent
Water temperature entering
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
Suds in the tub Correct detergent •
Hakesureinletwatertemperatureiscorrect(seepage8).Turnonthehot
waterfaucetnearestthedishwasher,letrun untilthewatertemperature
stopsrising.Thenstartthedishwasherandturnoff thefaucet.Thisinsures
theenteringwaterishot.
Turnon afaucet.Iswatercomingoutmoreslowlythanusual?Ifso,wait
untilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.
Cleantheairgap orflushthedisposer.
Hakesurelargedishwaredoesnotblockthedetergentdispenseror the
washarms.Seethe Loadingthedishwasherrackssection.
Verifythat youhaveanairgapor a highdrainloop.Refertothe
InstallationInstructions.
UseJet-Dry®orCascadeCrystalClear_rinseagentstoremovespotsand
preventnewfilmbuildup.
Hakesurewatertemperatureisatleast120°F.
Loaddishwasherasshowninthe LoadingPlaceSettingssection.
Hakesuredetergentisfresh.
Ifwaterisextremelyhard,asoftenermay berequired.
• Thisiscalledetchingand ispermanent.Topreventthisfrom happening,
uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareintheshortest
cyclethat willgetitclean.RecalibratetheSmartDispense"systemifyou
areusingit (seepage9).Donotusethemanualdetergentdispenserand
theSmartDispenseT'atthesametime.
• Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewaterheatertemperature.
Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentstoavoidsudsing.Cascade®and
ElectrasoPAutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedfor use
inallGEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfromthetub,openthedishwasherandletsudsdissipate.
Closeandlatchthedishwasher.Pumpoutwaterbytouchingthe
START/RESETpadonce;then30secondslater,touchthe
START/RESETpadagain.Repeatifnecessary.
Rinseagentwas spilled • Alwayswipeuprinseagentspillsimmediately.
Detergentplacedin manual • UseSmartDispens#'orthemanualdetergentdispenser,but notboth.
detergentdispenserand
SmartDispense"dispenser
Detergentleft in Dishesare blocking the • Repositionthe dishes,sothe water from the lowerspray armcan
dispensercups detergent cupor flushthe detergentcup or the outlet on the SmartDispens#'system.
SmartDispense"outlet Seethe Loadingthedishwashersection.
Water in the Capnottightened after • Usea turkey basterto removeasmuch water as possiblefrom the
SmartDispenseT" filling the dispenser SmartDispense"dispenserand refillit as normal.Besureto tighten
dispenser the capfully to preventwater from enteringthe dispenser.
Blackorgray Aluminumutensilshave • Removemarkswitha mild,abrasivecleaner.
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Before gou call for service...
Problem
Dishesdon'tdry
Controlpanelresponded
toinputsbutdishwasher
neverfilledwith water
Stainedtubinterior
Dishwasher won't run
Control panel lights
go offwhenyou're
setting controls
Water standing in
the bottom of the tub
Waterwon'tpump
outof thetub
Steam
Sanitizedlight does
notilluminateat the
endofthecycle
IAnti-Bacteria
cycleonlyJ
Noise
Possible Causes What To Do
Lowinletwater temperature
Rinseagentdispenserisempty
Doorlatch may notbe properly
seated
• Makesureinletwatertemperatureisatleast120°F.
SelectHEATEDDRY.
UseHOTSTART,HOTWASHor ADDEDHEAToptions.
Selecta highercycle,suchasANTI-BACTERIA,SANIWASHor POTS&PANS.
Checkthe rinseagentdispenserandfillasrequired.
MakesurethedoorisfirmlUclosed.
Watervalve may beturnedoff
Sometomato-basedfoodscan
causereddishstains
Teaor coffeestains
Anoverallyelloworbrownfilmcan •
becausedbgirondepositsinwater
White filmon insidesurface- •
hardwater minerals
Fuseisblownorcircuit breaker •
istripped
Poweristurned off
Controlpanelislocked
Rebootyourcontrol
,, Makesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthesink)isturnedon.
• UseoftheRINSEONLYcycleafteraddingthedishtotheload
candecreasethelevelof staining.GErecommendsCascade*
PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesofstains.
• Removethestainbghand,usinga solutionof1/2cupbleach
and3cupswarmwater.
WARNING
Beforecleaninginterior,wait atleast20minutesaftera cycleforthe
heatingelementsto cooldown.Failuretodosocanresultin burns.
AspecialfilterinthewatersupplUlineistheonlUwaUto correct
this problem.Contacta watersoftenercompany.
GErecommendsJet-Dry®or CascadeCrystalClear_to help
preventhardwatermineraldepositsfromforming.
Rundishwasherwithcitricacidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid
(Partnumber:WD35X151)canbeorderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfororderinginformation.
Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreaker.Removeanyotherappliancesfrom
thecircuit.
Timetoo long between
touching of selectedpads
o
o
Insomeinstallations,thepowertothedishwasherisprovidedthrougha
wallswitch,oftenlocatednextto thedisposerswitch.Makesureitison.
Unlockcontrolpanel.Seepage5or 7.
Turnoffpowertothedishwasher(circuitbreakerorwallswitch)for
30seconds;thenturnbackon.
Eachpad mustbetouched within 30secondsof the others.
Torelight,touch anUpad again,or unlockand relatchdoor.
This isnormal
Drainisclogged
This isnormal
Thedoorwasopenedand the
cyclewas interruptedduring
or after the mainwashportion
Theincomingwater
temperaturewas too low
Normal operating sounds
Detergentcupopening
Waterenteringdishwasher
Themotor stopsand starts at
varioustimesduring thecycle
Drainpumpsoundsduring
pumpout
Rattling disheswhen the spray
arm rotates
Asmallamount ofcleanwater around the outlet on thetub
bottom atthe backof thetub keepsthe water seallubricated.
Ifyouhaveanairgap,cleanit.Seepage12.
Ifthedishwasherdrainsintoa disposer,rundisposerclear.
Checkto seeifyourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.Ifnot,you
maUneeda plumber.
Warm,moistaircomesthroughtheventbUthedoorlatchduringdrying
andwhenwaterisbeingpumpedout.ThisisnecessarUfordrying.
Donotinterruptthecycleanytimeduringor aftermainwash.
Raisethewaterheatertemperaturetobetween120°Fand 140°E
Theseareall normal.Noactionisrequired.
,, Makesuredishesare properly loaded.Seethe Loadingthe
dishwasherrackssection.
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GE Dishwasher Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care ®technician. To schedule service,
on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Please have serial number and model number available when
calling for service.
Staple Four receipt here.
Proof of the origina! purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
Any pert of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During
this limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide,free of charge, all labor and relatedservice
to replacethe defective part.
Thedishwasher recks or the electronic control module, ifthey should fail due to a defect in
materials or workmanship. Duringthis five-year limited warranty, you will be responsiblefor any
labor or in-home servicecosts.
One Year
From the date of the
origina!purchase
Five Years
(for models PDW7300,
PDW7800,PDW7880,
PDWT900and PDW7980)
From the dateof the
origina!purchase
Lifetime ofProduct ThePermaTuf®tub or door liner, if itfails to contain water due to a defect in materials or
(for models PDW7300, workmanship. Duringthis limited warranty, GEwill alsoprovide, free of charge, all labor and
PDW7800,PDW7880, related serviceto replacethe defective part.
PDW7900and PDW7980)
What GE Will Not Cover:
Service trips to sour home to teach SOUhow to use
the product.
m Improper installation, delivers or maintenance.
m Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commemiollg.
m Replacement of house fuses or resetting of cimuit
breakers.
II Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
mIncidental or consequential damage caused bg possible
defects with thisappliance.
m Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the
drain line.
Ill Damage caused after delivers.
II Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedg is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantabilitg or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warrants is extended to the original purchaser and ang succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by aGE Authorized Servicer is not
available, you may be responsible for atrip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE
Service location for service. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
In Alaska, the warrants excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to sour home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Compang. Louisville, KY 40225
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