GE Profile PDW8900 Series How to use

GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
February 2006
GE ProfileTM
Dishwasher
PDW8900 Series
PDW9700 Series
PDW9900 Series
GE Appl~ances
GeneralElectr~cCompany
Lou~sv~lle.Kentucky 40225

Table ofContents
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Active Vent 28
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Circulation Pumpand Motor 30
Component LocatorViews
........................................................................................................................................... 10
Control Features
................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Control Module
.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
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Customer Purge ofthe Bulk DispenserTank
18
Demo Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
DetergentfRinseModule ............................................................................................................................................... 19
DishwasherComponents
......................................................................................................................................... 12
Door Interlock Switch
...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Door Panel
.................... ............... ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Door Spring Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 31
DrainSystem
...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Factory Test Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
Fan (PDW9700and PDW9900Series)
..................................................................................................................... 28
Fill Funnel
.............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Heating Element
................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Introduction
......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
KeypadAssembly
............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Lower Spray Arm. Fine Filter.and InletCover
...................................................................................................... 21
MainConduit
....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
MiddleSpray Arm
............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Nomenclature
.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
................................................................................................................................... SchematicsandStripCircuits 34
Service Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Single Rack WashTM
.......................................................................................................................................................... 29
SmartDispenseTM
............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Smart FillSystem
.............................................................................................................................................................. 24
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Turb~d~tySensor ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Upper Spray Arm
.............................................................................................................................................................. 21
.................................................................................. Usingthe Dishwasherwith the Upper Rack Removed 20
Warranty for 2005 Product
......................................................................................................................................... 36
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Warranty for 2006 and Later Product
37
Wash Cycles ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
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Water HardnessTest and Calibration
14
Water Valve and FloodSwitch .................................................................................................................................... 25
Water Valve Test
............................................................................................................................................................... 25
................................................................................................................................................ Wax Motor and Magnet 30

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Model Number
P
= Profile
E = General Electric - NATM
G=General Electric
ProductType
CD
= CounterTop DW
= Dishwasher
SD
= Standard SC
= Convertible
SM
= Spacemaker SS = Compact I18in.)
RF = Retrofit HD = Home Depot Derivative
Model Designator
Designatesfeatures
- the higher
the number,the morefeatures.
Nomenclature __-.-
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i
The serial plate of your dishwasher
is locatedonthe tubwalljust inside
the doorjam.
The mini-manual is located behind
the toe plate.
Exterior Color
98 = Black
il = RequiresCustom Panel
and Handle
SS = StainlessSteel
WW = White
Engineering ModelSuffix
- ModelYear Designator
Serial Number
Thefirst two characters ofthe seriol number
identify
the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AL123456S
= January, 2006
++
A -JAN 2006 - L
D - FEB 2005 - H
F - MAR
2004 - The letter designating
G - APR 2003
- F the year repeats every
H -MAY 2002
- D 12 years.
L-JUN 2001-A
M - JUL
R - AUG
S - SEP
T - OCT
V - NOV
Z - DEC
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Example:

The new GE Profile PDW8900Series, PWDW9700Series, and PDW9900Series dishwashersincorporatethe
following newfeatures for 2005:
SmartDispenseTM - A bulk liquiddetergentdispenseassembly is introducedwith this dishwasher.
It consistsof a dispensereservoir mountedwithin the inner door panel,a liquidlevel sensor con-
nected to a Low Detergent LED onthe control panel,anda positivedisplacement pumptoinject
theoptimal amount of detergent intothe dishwasher during each cycle.
A water hardnessselec-
tion mode permitsthe calibration ofthe location'swater hardness.
Single Rack WashTM - Inaddition tothe two rack wash cycles,this GE Profiledishwasher hasa
Single RackWash which bypassesthe lowerspray arm,directingthecleaning powertothe up-
per rack only.Water is dispensedfrom themiddleand upper wash armsonly.
Smart Fill - The wash system has been changed to a lowflow design.The wash, dry, and noise
performance haveall been improved.Smallerjets onthespray arms require lesswater to keep
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the pump primed. Lesswater allows the Calrodto heatthewater to a higher temperature, im-
proving bothwash and dry performances.
Angled Rack Dry - A newtop rackfeatures two adjustable-angle dividers. This prevents rinse
water from puddling, allowing
it to runoffthe bottomsof stemware, glasses, and cups.

Throughout this manual, features andappearance may vary from your model.
PDWm Series
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PDW97W Series and PDW99DO Series
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ControlSettings I-
rn StatusIndicator Lights (Indicatorsvary by models)
The Statu~ display tells you what k happeningwhile the dishwasher is in opelationand may flash,
indicatinga malfunction.The lights
will come DNindicatingthe sequence of the dishwasher operation.
LOW DETERGENT Displayed whenthe SmanDispense needs toberefilled with liquid or qel automatic dishwasher
detergent.
SENSING Disolaved while the Clean Sensor is measurino the amount of soil and temoerature of water
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DRYING D~splayedduring HEATED DRY.
SANITIZED D~splayedwhen cycle has metsanltlzatlon cond~t~ons
CLEAN ~ls~layedwhen a wash cycle is complete.
TimeRemainingDisplay (onsome modeid
During operation,the display shows the minutesremaining until the cycle is complete.Thedisplaymay
adjust the rrmaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of cad1 cycle my
changefrom the hctory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use. Duringa delay start, the
display
will show houn of timc remaining until hecycle smts.

Selections
' PDW8900 SeriesPressthepad for the desired washcycle.
PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series: UsetheArrow Pads a
toscrollthrough the washcycles.
NOTE. All cycletimes andwater usage informationcontainedinthefollowing section are approximatevalues only. Actual
resultswill dependonseveral factors, includingbut not limitedto, inlettemperature,householdwater pressure, and turbidity
of thewash water.
The light above or next to the selected pad will be ON to indicatewhich WASH CYCLE has beenselected.
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ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 7.8 gal., 105 min.
Medium 6.7 gal., 95 min.
Light 5.6 ga1.,-85 min.
This cycle raisesthe water temperature inthefinal rinseto sanitizeyour dishware.The cycle lengthwill
vary depending onthetemperatureof your inletwater.
NOTE: The Anti-Bacteria cycle ismonitoredfor sanitization requirements.Ifthe cycle is interrupted
duringor afterthe mainwash portionor ifthe incomingwatertemperature is so lowthatadequate
water heatingcannot be achieved, the sanitizingconditions may notbe met. Inthese cases,the
sanitized lightwill not illuminateat the end of the cycle.
NOTE: NSF-certifiedresidential dishwashersare not intendedfor licensedfood establishments.
COOKWARE Heavy 8.9 gal., 80 min.
(POTS & PANS) Medium 7.8 gal., 70 min.
Light 6.7 gal., 60 min.
This cycle is meantfor heavilysoiled dishes or cookwarewith dried-on or baked-onsoils.
This cycle may not removeburned-onfoods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used inthis cycle.
NORMALWASH Heavy 7.8 gal., 75 min.
Medium 6.7 gal., 65 min.
Light 4.5 gal., 50 min.
This cycle isfor mediumlheavilysoiled dishesand glassware.
SPEED CYCLE 6.7 gal., 35 min.
This cycle isfor everyday dishes and glassware.
CHINA CRYSTAL 6.7 gal., 35 min.
This cycle isfor lightly soiledchina and crystal.
PLASTICSCYCLE Heavy 6.7 gal., 160min.
Medium 5.6 gal., 150min.
Light 4.5 gal., 130 min.
The longertimefor this cycle includesa built-in drying portionthat isspecificallydesignedto reduce
the risk of melting plastic items and improveplastic drying. For removing redtomato-basedstains,
GE recommendsthe useof CascademPlastic Booster?
SINGLE RACK WASH Heavy 6.1 gal., 45 min.
Medium 5.1 gal., 35 min.
Light 4.1 gal., 30 min.
This cycle washes lightly soileddishes on the upper rack only.
RINSEONLY 2.3 gal., 10min.
For rinsingpartial loadsthat will be washed later. Do not use detergentwiththis cycle.
NOTE: On the PDW8900 Seriesmodels, the CHINA CRYSTAWLASTICS selector is a togglepad; togglethepad until
thedesiredcycle is indicated.
NOTE: Thisdishwasheris equippedwitha Cleansensor" withautomatic temperaturecontrol; therefore,cycle length and
timemay vary dependingon soiland temperatureconditions.
NOTE Only theAnti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet therequirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soilremoval
and sanitizationefficacy

Enhancements
The light above theselected pad will be ON to indicatewhich ENHANCEMElVThas beenselected
DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of awash cycle for upto 24 hours (dependingon model). Pressthe
DELAY
STARTpadtochoose the numberof hours you want to delaythe start of the cycle; theti
press STARTBESET
After closingthe door, the machinewill count down and automaticallystart at the correct time.
NOTE To cancei the DELAYSTARTselectionbeforethe cycle begins, pressthe DELAYSTART
pad untilthe display shows the estimatedcycle timefor the selectedcycle inminutes.
ADDED HEAT When selected, the cyclewill run longerwith heatingelementon to improvebothwash and dry
(EXTRA HOTWASH) performance.
NOTE: Cannotbe seiected with RINSEONLYcycle.
PREWASH For use with heavilysoiled and/or dried-on, baked-onsoils. This option MUSTbe selectedPRlORto
(onsome models) startingthe cycle. This optionadds 15 minutesto the cycletime.
NOTE: Cannotbe selectedwith RINSEONLYcycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts offthe dwina heatoption.Disheswill air dw naturally iPDW8900 Series)or
7111 Ill1 fsn OI~(PI)W!?~~)O;PO PO 19910 Suln!s) ro save enclg,
HEATED DRY Turns the nea: na c cne-I on for fast dlVi11a Tn's n
exrendrlie Iota cvc'e : II e 1, 15 mnures for
the
ANTI-BACTERIAL cycle, 8 minutes for the SPEEDcycle, 15 minutes for the PLASTICSC~CI~,
30 minutesfor the CHINA CRYSTALcycle,and 38 minutesfor all other cycles.
NOTE: Cannot be selectedwith RINSEONLYcvcle.
LOCK You can lockthe controlsto preventany selections from beingmade. Or you can lockthe controls
fi
afteryou havestarted a cycle.
Childrencannot accidentally start dishwasher by touchingpads with this optionselected.
To unlock the dishwashercontrols, press and holdheHEATEDDRYpadfor 3 seconds. To lockthe
dishwasher, press and holdthe
HEATED DRYpadfor 3 seconds. The lightabovethe LDCKpad
--.
will turn off.
RESIT To changea cycleafterwashing starts.. .
PDW%100 Series: Touchthe START/ESETpad to cancel the cycle. The STARTBESETlightwill
flashwhile the water is pumpedout if needed,This takes approximately
2 minutes.
PDW9700and PDW9900 Series: Open the door slowlyto prevent splash-out.Touch the
STARTBESETpadto cancel the cycle. Ifthe STARTIRESETlightis flashing. close the door
unt~lthewater pumps out (thistakes approximately 2 minutes)and the lightstops flashing.
Whenthe light stops flashing,the dishwashercan be reprogrammedand restarted

PDW8900 Series
Closethe dishwasherdoor and selectthe cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the STARTRESETpadto beginthe
cycle.Water fill beginsimmediately, and approximately 60 seconds later the washaction begins.
When the dishwasherdoor isfully closed, the controlpanel lights
will displaythe last settings you selected. If you don't
want tochange any of the settings, simply touchthe STARTflESETpad to beginthe cycle.
Ifthe door isclosed, the indicatorlightswillturn off ifthe STARTBESETpadis not selectedwithin 5 minutes. To activate
the display, openand close the door or pressany pad.
PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series
After selectingthe cycle and desired enhancements, touchthe STARTRESETpad to readythe dishwashertobeginthe
cycle.Close the door to start the cycle or beginthe DELAYSTARTcountdown.When the cycle starts, the water fill
beginsand approximately60 seconds laterthe wash action begins.
The dishwasherwill always displayyour last selectionandenhancements.Ifyou don't want to change the settings,
simplytouch the STARTBESETpad to readythe dishwasherandclosethe door to beginthe cycle.
Also, ifa powerfailure occurs NORMALand HEATEDDRYwillautomaticallybe programmed.Makeany new selections
andtouch the STARTBESETpad to beginthe new cycle.
Ifthe door is opened, the indicatorlightswillturn off if the STARTBESETpad is not selectedwithin
5 minutes.
To activatethe display, open andclose the door or touch any pad.
PDW8900 Series
The CLEANlight is illuminatedwhen the selectedcycleand enhancementsare complete.The light will stay ONuntil
a pad is pressed or the door is opened andthen closed.
PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series
The CLEANlight is illuminated and a double beepwill soundwhen the selected cycle and enhancementsare complete.
You may remove the dishes at any time. Notethe high-efficiencyfan will run quietlyfor 30 minutesto
4 hours(depending
on selectedcycle)after the CLEANlight is illuminatedto continuedryingthe dishes.The fan can be turned off by opening
the door andpressingany keypad.
NOTE: To turn offthe audibleend-of-cycle signal(orre-activate it if it was previously disengaged),pressthe HEATED
DRYpad
5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beepwill sound to indicatethe end-of-cycle beep option has beentoggled.
NOTE: Ifyou are not usingthe SmartDispenseand you wantto turn the LOWDETERGENTLEDlight off, pressthe
ADDED HEATpad
5 times within 3 seconds.You will hearthree beeps, then the lightwill go off. You canturn the light
back on by pressingthe ADDED HHTpad
5 times within 3 seconds.

PDW8900Series Shown
InsideCabinet View Left Side View
1- Upper Spray Arm. 2 Mlddle Spray Arm. 3 -Lower Spray Arm,4- Hub,
5 -Filter Screen, 6 - Heating Element. 7 - Float, 8 -Smart Dispense Cap
PDW8900Series Shown
Door View
(Door Panel and
Assembly EschtcheonKeypad
1 nnnr Interlock Switch
Removedl
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POW9000 Series Shown
Door
View
POW8900 Series Shown
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- % Bottom View
Frontof Dishwasher