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    PSD1000 PSD2220 PSD3220 PSD3230 PSD3420 PSD3430 Par t No. 165D3527P035 Pub. No. 79-5034 -1 8-97 CG Dishwashers Owner’s Manual[...]

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    2 Welcome to the RCA family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your dishwasher. That’s important, becau[...]

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    RCA & Y ou, A Ser vice Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your dishwasher. Read this Manual Ask any RCA appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products wit[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life.[...]

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    5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. 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 s[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 DO NOT… ■ Do not tamper with controls. ■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. ■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washi[...]

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    7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information WHEN USING YOUR DISHW ASHER ■ Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. ■ Load sharp knives w[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the dishwasher control panel. Y ou can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door . Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 8 Model PSD2220 Model PSD1000 OFF OFF ON HEATED DRY ON 3 2 OFF ON WATER SAVER RINSE &[...]

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    Options HI TEMP Pr ovides extra heat for best performance. It is used WASH best with heavily-soiled dishes. HEA TED DRY T ur ns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle ON/ HEA TED will extend the time to your wash cycle. DRY HEA TED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. Dishes air dry OFF naturally and energy is saved . ENERGY SA VER T ur [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the dial cycles. W ater Saver (PSD2220, PSD3220 and PSD3230 only) For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with light soils that have not dried on. Be sure the door is unlatched. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any options. Slowly turn the Dial to WA TER SA[...]

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    Star t Delay (PSD3420 and PSD3430 only) The ST AR T DELA Y will allow you to delay the start time of any cycle not on the Dial automatically for up to 6 hours. Be sure the door is unlatched. Select the wash cycle and option you want. Slowly turn the Dial to desired time. The DELA YED ST ART light will come on. Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 3[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using the dishwasher . 12 Check the W ater T emperature The entering water must be at least 120°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[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Pr oper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water i[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along t[...]

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    15 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner . They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pan[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 16 Caring for the dishwasher . T o clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly . T o clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher . Pr otect Agai[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’ t draining well. Does Y our 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 is not covered by your warr[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About optional accessories. 18 Y ou can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: ■ Color Panels ■ 1/4” W ood Panel T rim Kit ■ 3/4” T rimless Panel Kit These accessories are available[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Befor e you call for service… T r oubleshooting T ips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Dishwasher won’ t r un Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breake[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 20 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do W ater standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean the bottom of the tub water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lub[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Stained tub interior Detergent with • Some detergents contain colorant was used colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is di[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 22 Befor e you call for service… T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Spots and filming Extremely hard water • To remove stubborn spots on glasses and from glassware: flatware Low inlet water 1 Remove all metal temperature utensils from the [...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Y ellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, on tub using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. WARNING Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating eleme[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 24 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Deter gent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF • Turn the Dial to OFF won’ t latch position and slide the door latch to the left. Deter gent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes. dispenser cups detergent cups [...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Notes 25[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 26 Notes[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 27[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 28 Notes[...]

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    29 General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 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 by GE •[...]

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    30 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Important Mail Today! GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225 First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Product Ownership R[...]

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    31 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information RCA Dishwasher W arranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased [...]

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    Service T elephone Numbers. Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call to request information or service. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 Purchase[...]