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GE PDW8000 manual

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    ge.com F-- oL__ LJj J= UI Safety Instructions .......... 2,3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning ................ 15 Control Panel and Settings ....... 4-7 Flashing Displag Lights .............. 7 Loading Place Settings ............ 14 Loading the Racks ............. 12-14 Using the Dishwasher ........... 8-11 Troubleshooting Tips ..... 16-18 [...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING -- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For gour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, end to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. _l I S WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydr[...]

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    ge.com A WARNIN!! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous... even if they will sit for 'just a few dags;' If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher,please follow the instructions to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher Take off the door of th[...]

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    About the dishwasher control panel. You can locate gour model number onthe tub wall just inside the door. Throughout thismanual, features and appearance may varyfrom gout model. li 0 0 PDW9200 Series-PDW9900 Series Omm ENHANCEMENTS ' STATUS -- _L_ @ tOWDETER_EICT ®DRYIN6 ra_aL_ mess @ SENSING ® SANITIZED H_D_ _oRas_ @ W,_HING • CLEAN El 0 [...]

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    ge.com Selections (continued) ANTI-BACTERIA Heavg 8.8 gal., !05 rain. Medium 7.5 gal.,95 rain. Light 6.3 gal.,85 rain. Thiscgcle raisesthe water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize gout dishware. The cgcle length will varg depending on the temperature of gout inlet watec NOTE: The Anti-Bacteria cgcle is monitored for sanitization requirement[...]

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    About the dishwasher control panel. _l_ Enhancements ADDED HEAT {EXTRA HOT WASH} The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT has been selected. DELAY HOURS You can delag the start of a wash cgcle for up to 24 hours (depending on model). Press the DELAY START pad to choose the number of hours you want to delag the start[...]

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    ge.com _ Start (continued) D PDW9000 Series After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, touch the START/RESET pad to ready the dishwasher to begin the cycle. Closethe door to start the cycle or begin the DELAVSTART countdown. When the cycle starts, the water fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. The dishwash[...]

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    Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water should be at least J20°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a gloss and let the water run continuou[...]

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    ge.com Manual Detergent Dispenser Your dishwasher comes equipped with an automaticliquid For heavily soiled loads, use a bit more detergent. For water dishwasher detergent dispenser (SmartDispense% and a temperatures above !40%,use a bit lessdetergent. manual dispenser. You con use either of thesedispensers but don't use both at the sametime. [...]

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    Using the dishwasher. SmartDispense TM Detergent Dispenser Csomemodels; This dishwasher may have SmartDispense TM, a Aim the detergent bottle at the opening in the door feature which automatically dispenses liquid and begin to fill. automatic dishwasher detergent into each cgcle based on soil level and water hardness. To utilize the SmartDispense T[...]

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    ge.com SmartDispense TM Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to the hardness of gour tap wateE Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water In the bag that contained these instructions, gou should find a[...]

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    Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwoshing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from gout model. Upper Rack Although the upper rack is primarily for glasses,cups and saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along [...]

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    ge.com Lower Rock The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and baking racks should go along the left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack. If necessarg, oversized glasses and mugs can be p[...]

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    Loading the dishwasher racks. Extra Rack Features (on some models) Cutlery Tray The cutlers trag holds up to 4 large knifes such as a carver, chef's knives, bread knife, etc., that are too tall to fit in the silverware basket. Hook the trag onto the rear of the upper rack. Lag the knives between the guides {as shown). These tines fold down Bow[...]

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    Caring for the dishwasher, gecom Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make sure gou know what tgpe of panel gou have. Refer to the last two letters of gour model numbeE You can locate gour model number on the left-hand tub wall just inside the dooE If gour model number ends with BB, CC, WW, SA or BG, then gou have a Pai[...]

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    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have pressed the indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher is running. This will cancel the cgc[...]

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    ge.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Cloudiness on glassware Suds in the tub Detergentleffin dispensercups oron door Black or gray marks on dishes Dishes dont dry Extremelyhard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispens[...]

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    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won't run • Replace fuse or resetcircuit breaken Remove anu other appliances from the circuit. • In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall switch, often located nextto the disposer switch. Hakesure it is on.[...]

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    GE Service Protection Plus'" GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus_'-comprehensive protection on all your appliances- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed bg GE • All brands covered • Unlimited service calls • All parts and labor costs included • No out[...]

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    Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of knowin[...]

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    GE Dishwasher Warrants. All warranty service provided bg our Factors Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a dog, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in the United States. In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400. Please have serial number and model number available when call[...]

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    Consumer Support. GE ,,_i:nlOlOlla nces Website Inthe u s:ge.com Have a question or need assistance with uour appliance? Try the GEAppliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the gear! For greater convenience and faster service, Uou can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www.geappliances.ca[...]