RCA PSD100 User manual

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PSDI00
PSD200
PSD300
PSD330
PSD900
Pat_ No 163D3527P034
Pub No i'9 3033 1
3 99 CG

Welcome to the RCA tamily. We're proud of our quality products and
we are committed to providing dependable service. You'll see it in this
easpto-use manual and you'll hear it in the fl'iendly voices of our
customer service department.
Best of all, you'll experience
these vahles each time you
use your dishwasher. That's
important, becmlse your new
dishwasher will be part of yore"
tamily ibr many years. And we
hope you will be part of om's R)r
a long t]llle to coille.
We thank you tor buying RCA. We appreciate your purchase, and hope
yon will cominue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances tk)r
your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled
check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed
to obtain service under the warran_
Write themodel and serial numbershem.
#
#
Youcan find them on the tub wafljust inside
the door.

RCA& You,
AServicePartnership_
Ask any RCA appliance owner and they will
tell you we stand behind our products with
unmatched quality service. However, did
you know that most questions result from
simple problems that you can easily
fix yourself in just a few minutes? This
Owner's Manual can tell you how.
ReadthisManual
Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your washer properly.
Just a little preventive care on
yotlr part Call save yo[l a g_eat
deal of time and money over
the liIe oi your dish_vlsher.
ReviewtheSectionon
Troubleshootingtips
You'll find many answers to
collllllon problems here.
llyou reviewour chart of
Troubleshooting Tips tirst,
you may not need to (:alllot
service at all.
If YouNeedService
ltyou do need service, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-lt'ee
customer service numbers is
included in the back section.
Safely Information .4 7
OperatingInstructions
ControlPanels .............. 8
ControlSettings............. 9
OialCvcles............. !0, 11
Usi_ rneDishwasher .... 1Z 13
Loadff_gthe
OishwasherRacks....... !4, 15
ChangingColorPanels ... !6-19
Careand Cleaning.......... 20
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You
CallForService ......... 21 25
CustomerService
Warranty ................ 27
ServiceTelephone
Numbers .......... BackCover

iMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or toprevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
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
Ifthe hot water has not been used tot twoweeksor more, prevent
the possibilityofdamage or iqjuUbyturning on all hot water
l_mcetsand allow diem to mn fbr severalminutes. Do tillsbefbre
using an},electrical appliance _llit ll isconnected to the hot water
system.This simple procedure willallowany built-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Sincetile gas isflammable, do not smoke or use an open
llame or appliance during this process.

Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual.
PROPERINSTALLATION
ANDMAINTENANCE
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 calling us toll-free
at the GEAnswer Cente_ _800.626.2000.
Connecttoagrounded
metal, permanent wiring
system; or mn an equipment-
g-rounding- conductor with
tile drcuit Colldllctors and
connect to tile equipment-
gTounding terminal or lead
of ttle appliance.
, hnproper comlection of tile
equipment-grounding
conductor call result ill a risk
of electric shock. Check with
a qualilied electrician or
selvice representative ityou
are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly
gTounded.
I)ispose of discarded
applian(es and shipping or
packing material properly.
Do notattempt to repair or
replace any part of}our
dishwasher unless it is
specificall} recommended in
this manual. All other
To minimize ttle possibility ot
electric shock, dis(onnect
power supply betore
. temptin ..,m.,.enan e
NOTE:Turning ttle
dishwasher oil"does not
disconnect tile appliance
fl'om the power suppl}. _,te
recommend having a
qualified technician service
}our appliance.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
O0NOT...
Do not tanlper with (:ontrols.
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on tile door OFdish rack of
the dishwasher.
Do not allow (:hildren to play
inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.
Do not discard a dishwasher
without first removing tile
door of the washing
COlllpar tlllen[.
Do not store or use
combustible materials,
gasoline or other tlammable
vapors and liquids ill the
vicinity of this or ally other
appliance.

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER
Use only powder, tabs or
liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended tar use
in a dishwasher and keep
them out oi tile reach of
children. Cascade
Automatic I)ishwashing
Detergent has been approved
tar use in all GE dishwashers.
l,ocate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal.
l_oad sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce tile risk
of cut-type injuries.
Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safeor the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the lllalltl[acttlrer's
recoml-nendations.
, Non-l)ishware hems: Do not
wash items SllCh aSelectronic
air cleaner fihers, turnace
filters and paint brushes in
}our dislmasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher
may result.
I)o not tou(h tile heating
element during, or
milled atelv alker llse.
Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly
in place.
, Close supervision is necessa_ T
if this appliance is used by or
near children.
, lxmd light plastic items so
they will not become
isl ) t "n r
d"' (dged a d d op to tile
bottom of the dislra_asher -
they might come into contact
with the heating element and
be damaged.
Readandfollow this
SafetyInformationcarefully.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

l//lill!li
Aboutthedishwashercontrol panel.
Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
ModelPSDIO0
ModelsPSB300andPSB330
M M
ibm Bmlm
Mode!PSB900

ControlSettings
Cycles
POTS& PANS Forheavilysoileddisbesorcookwarewith dried-on
or baked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.
Tbiscyclewiii not removeburned-onfoods.
NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcookware
with mediumsoils.NOTE:Manydishesbaveiigbter
soil than normal.Choosingacycleotherthan
NORMALWASH will saveenergyandwater.
LIGHTWASH/ Fordisheswith ligbt soils.
WATERSAVER
RINSE& HOLD Forrinsingpartial loadstbat will bevvasbedlater.
Donotusedetergent
PLATEWARMER Forwarming cleandishesand servingplates.Tbis
cyclewill takeapproximately32minutes.
, Make sure the Dial ix at the OFFposition.
1Jatch the door.
Options
WASH TEMP Providesextra heatfor bestperformance,it isused
BOOSTON/ bestwitb beavdy-soileddisbes.
HEATEDWASH
WASH TEMP TurnsWASH TEMPBOOSToff.
BOOST OFF
HEATEDDRY Turnsthedryingbeateronforfast drying.Tbiscycle
ON/HEATED will extendtbetime to yourwashcycle.
DRY
HEATEDDRY Sbutsoff tbedryingheatoption.Dishesairdry
OFF naturallyandenergyissaved.
ENERGYSAVER Turnsall Optionsoff.
Start
Slowly mrn the Dial to the STARTorONposition. Don't
turn it past the STARTor ON position, or you could
accidentally miss a rinse. There is a time delay between
start-up and water fill so you will not hear an v wash
action right away.

ii!iiYi:iii/ii iiiliiiii!:!:!JHii
Aboutthe dial cycles.
WaterSaver_Pso2oo,PSD300,PSD330an_PSDgO0only)
oe ,.,,,, l_or qui( klv washirzg loads of everyday dishes with
(_[_ I]ledl[li]_l _°llfg th_[t l]_[ve l_l()t dl'led (}1_1"
_,,_h._ Select the NORMALWASHc? cle and any options.
}_ SIo'M?,turn the Dial to WATERSAVER.
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{i_ l_atch the door to start the cycle
{:
Rinse _ Hold (PSD200,PSD300,PSD330andPSDgO0only)
For rinsing partial loads that will be',_ashed later, Do not
use detergent
Make sure ENERGY SAVERor HEATEDDRY OFF is
_ sele(ted.
_? Be sure the door is unlatched
to RINSE & HOLD.
Latd_ the door to start the (y(le.
Plate Warmer(PSD200,PSD300,PSD330andPSD900only)
For _ arming clean dishes and serving plates. This c}cle
_11 take approximately 32 mimltes.
l_oad clean dishware to be warmed.
,/ Select HEATEDDRYONor HEATEDDRY.
l_ sure the door is unlatched
r: to PLATEWARMER.
l_atch the door to start the cycle
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