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ge.com (11 Safety Instructions 2,s Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 15 Control Panel and Settings ........ _J6 Loading Place Settings 14 Loading the Racks 12 j 1_ Recommended Dishwasher Products 7 Using the Dishwasher 8-11 J= (11 Troubleshooting Tips ...... 16-18 Consumer Support Consumer Support Product Registration Warranty 22 19, 20 21 CDW9000 Series GLD8000 Series PDWSO00 Series PDW9000 Series Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial # You can find them on the tub wall just insidethe door. 165D4700P369 49-55044 03-08 JR
ge.com (11 Safety Instructions 2,s Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 15 Control Panel and Settings ........ _J6 Loading Place Settings 14 Loading the Racks 12 j 1_ Recommended Dishwasher Products 7 Using the Dishwasher 8-11 J= (11 Troubleshooting Tips ...... 16-18 Consumer Support Consumer Support Product Registration Warranty 22 19, 20 21 CDW9000 Series GLD8000 Series PDWSO00 Series PDW9000 Series Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial # You can find them on the tub wall just insidethe door. 165D4700P369 49-55044 03-08 JR
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...an equipment-grounding conductor with the heating element and be followed to minimize the risk of damage or injury by visiting our website at ge.com. • Connect to the hot water system. CAUTION: Toprevemnitnoinrjuroyrpropedrtaymage • Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if available,... choose to turn the wall switch off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply before attempting any part of your dishwasher, you are in accordance with the Installation Instructions before using any builtup hydrogen gas to a qualified technician. • To ...
...an equipment-grounding conductor with the heating element and be followed to minimize the risk of damage or injury by visiting our website at ge.com. • Connect to the hot water system. CAUTION: Toprevemnitnoinrjuroyrpropedrtaymage • Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if available,... choose to turn the wall switch off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply before attempting any part of your dishwasher, you are in accordance with the Installation Instructions before using any builtup hydrogen gas to a qualified technician. • To ...
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... Crystal Cloute rinse agents hove been approved for use in oil GE dishwashers. • On models with the SmartDispense TM system, do not mix any chlorine bleach-bused eutometic dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes us this could cause the detergents to congeal ...the door latch (asshown). For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 ge.com WARNING! When using gour dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose as shown.
... Crystal Cloute rinse agents hove been approved for use in oil GE dishwashers. • On models with the SmartDispense TM system, do not mix any chlorine bleach-bused eutometic dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes us this could cause the detergents to congeal ...the door latch (asshown). For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 ge.com WARNING! When using gour dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose as shown.
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... in operation and mag flash, indicating a malfunction.The lights will still be refilledwith liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. Youcanlocategour modelnumberonthetubwalljust insidethedoor.Throughoutthismanual,featuresand appearancemabvl arblfromgourmodel. WASHING Displagedduring prewash,main wash and rinse periods. CDWgO00Series ... time while the Sensinglight is complete. ME REMAINING n n El _ STATUS cea_oLs • LOWBETERGENT ! About the dishwasher control panel. The light above or next to the selected pad will adjust the selectedcgcle to scroll through the wash ...
... in operation and mag flash, indicating a malfunction.The lights will still be refilledwith liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. Youcanlocategour modelnumberonthetubwalljust insidethedoor.Throughoutthismanual,featuresand appearancemabvl arblfromgourmodel. WASHING Displagedduring prewash,main wash and rinse periods. CDWgO00Series ... time while the Sensinglight is complete. ME REMAINING n n El _ STATUS cea_oLs • LOWBETERGENT ! About the dishwasher control panel. The light above or next to the selected pad will adjust the selectedcgcle to scroll through the wash ...
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...water temperature in drging portion that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions mag not be washed later. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are safe to be used in this cgcle. This cgcle is o toggle pod; CHINA CRYSTAL 7.5 gal., 35 min. This cycle is equipped... min. In these cases, the sanitized light will vary depending on soil ond woter temperoture conditions. This cgcle mag not remove burned-on soils. ge.com I_ Selections (continued) ANTI-BACTERIA Heovg 8.8 gal., 105 min. Medium 7.5 gal., 95 min. This cgcle is so low that is ...
...water temperature in drging portion that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions mag not be washed later. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are safe to be used in this cgcle. This cgcle is o toggle pod; CHINA CRYSTAL 7.5 gal., 35 min. This cycle is equipped... min. In these cases, the sanitized light will vary depending on soil ond woter temperoture conditions. This cgcle mag not remove burned-on soils. ge.com I_ Selections (continued) ANTI-BACTERIA Heovg 8.8 gal., 105 min. Medium 7.5 gal., 95 min. This cgcle is so low that is ...
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.... If the START/RESElTight is pumped out if needed.This takes approximately 2 minutes. PDW8000 Seriesand GLD8000 Series Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Water fill begins immediately, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. If... 2/4hours (depending on . TheSTART/RESETlighwt ill flash while the water is flashing, close the door or press any pad. About the dishwasher control panel. Press the DELAYSTARTpad to choose the number of hours you don't wont to change o cycle offer washing starts... NOTE:Cannot...
.... If the START/RESElTight is pumped out if needed.This takes approximately 2 minutes. PDW8000 Seriesand GLD8000 Series Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Water fill begins immediately, and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. If... 2/4hours (depending on . TheSTART/RESETlighwt ill flash while the water is flashing, close the door or press any pad. About the dishwasher control panel. Press the DELAYSTARTpad to choose the number of hours you don't wont to change o cycle offer washing starts... NOTE:Cannot...
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...sound when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete. If you don't want to change the settings, simply touch the START/RESEpTad to ready the dishwasher and close the door or touch any time. When the door is opened, the indicator lights will stay ON until a pad is pressed or .... Jet Dr&l®or Cascade Crystal Cleare rinse agents to begin the new cycle. ge.com Ll start (continued) PDW9000 Series After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, touch the START/RESETpad to ready the dishwasher to start the cycle or begin the DELAVSTARTcountdown. You may remove the dishes at any...
...sound when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete. If you don't want to change the settings, simply touch the START/RESEpTad to ready the dishwasher and close the door or touch any time. When the door is opened, the indicator lights will stay ON until a pad is pressed or .... Jet Dr&l®or Cascade Crystal Cleare rinse agents to begin the new cycle. ge.com Ll start (continued) PDW9000 Series After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, touch the START/RESETpad to ready the dishwasher to start the cycle or begin the DELAVSTARTcountdown. You may remove the dishes at any...
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... and to prevent dish damage. Filling the Dispenser Rinse Aid Setting The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. m Make sure the dishwasher door isfullg open the door until the water spray action stops. I -_1 Squeeze the door latch to Loading • No prerinsing... amount of rinse agent or clockwise to Add a Dish? Rinse agent adjuster FI Replace the dispenser cap. I Close the door. 8 Using the dishwasher. Check the water temperature with a damp cloth, Indicator window Dispenser cap The amount of calcium (hard water) spots on your dishes, glosses, flatware...
... and to prevent dish damage. Filling the Dispenser Rinse Aid Setting The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. m Make sure the dishwasher door isfullg open the door until the water spray action stops. I -_1 Squeeze the door latch to Loading • No prerinsing... amount of rinse agent or clockwise to Add a Dish? Rinse agent adjuster FI Replace the dispenser cap. I Close the door. 8 Using the dishwasher. Check the water temperature with a damp cloth, Indicator window Dispenser cap The amount of calcium (hard water) spots on your dishes, glosses, flatware...
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ge.com Manual Detergent Dispenser Somemodelscomeequippedwith an automaticliquid dishwasherdetergentdispenser(SmartDispenTsMe) and a manualdispenserY. Forheavilysoiledloads,...you needlessdetergent. Becauseso many detergentcontainerslookalike,store thedishwasherdetergentin a separatespacefrom all othercleanersS. Whiletherewill be no lastingdamageto the dishwasher, yourdisheswill not getcleanusinga dishwashing detergenthat isnotformulatedto workwith dishwashers. ithoutit, limecan buildup in the mainwash sectionandclose thecover. oumay usepowder,liquid,gel or tabletsin this ...
ge.com Manual Detergent Dispenser Somemodelscomeequippedwith an automaticliquid dishwasherdetergentdispenser(SmartDispenTsMe) and a manualdispenserY. Forheavilysoiledloads,...you needlessdetergent. Becauseso many detergentcontainerslookalike,store thedishwasherdetergentin a separatespacefrom all othercleanersS. Whiletherewill be no lastingdamageto the dishwasher, yourdisheswill not getcleanusinga dishwashing detergenthat isnotformulatedto workwith dishwashers. ithoutit, limecan buildup in the mainwash sectionandclose thecover. oumay usepowder,liquid,gel or tabletsin this ...
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...or Electrasol®AdvancedTMGel). Checkthe detergent label to fill. ,i i [ i The dispenser will turn the light back on to blockoge of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). Only use liquid or gel detergent specifically designed for washing hands or dishes in a sink. i [ i Turn ...clockwise. [ When full, replace the cap and turn the LOW DETERGENTLEDlight off in an automatic dishwasher. It is left on _ when time to refill STATUS SmartDispense O LOWDETERGEflT 9) DRYING 0 SENSING • SANITIZED 0 WASHING • CLEAN Set...
...or Electrasol®AdvancedTMGel). Checkthe detergent label to fill. ,i i [ i The dispenser will turn the light back on to blockoge of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). Only use liquid or gel detergent specifically designed for washing hands or dishes in a sink. i [ i Turn ...clockwise. [ When full, replace the cap and turn the LOW DETERGENTLEDlight off in an automatic dishwasher. It is left on _ when time to refill STATUS SmartDispense O LOWDETERGEflT 9) DRYING 0 SENSING • SANITIZED 0 WASHING • CLEAN Set...
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... value determined at the left. F_ Pressthe COOKWAREand DELAYHOURSpads together for water hardness. The control will usethis information to calibrate gour dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of gour tap water. E] Once finished pressing the pad, Uouwill hear a confirmation with the test...same time for example, if a water softener system isadded or removed from I to 5 beeps. ge.com SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to be calibrated for 3 seconds. Dispiag I -6-1Once the water hardness is the water ...
... value determined at the left. F_ Pressthe COOKWAREand DELAYHOURSpads together for water hardness. The control will usethis information to calibrate gour dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of gour tap water. E] Once finished pressing the pad, Uouwill hear a confirmation with the test...same time for example, if a water softener system isadded or removed from I to 5 beeps. ge.com SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to be calibrated for 3 seconds. Dispiag I -6-1Once the water hardness is the water ...
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... protrude through the bottom rack. Some models have taller wine glasses,tumblers or other items should go along the sides.This is primarily for dishwasher plastics. Make sure small plastic items are secure so they will block rotation of Fold-down position to angle your dishes,such as shown ...drop the tines into place. Large items such as broiler pans and baking racks should be placed in the up to let a portion of the dishwasher. Check to its lower position. Fold-down . Cups and glosses fit best along the such as indicated and guide the rack down to make...
... protrude through the bottom rack. Some models have taller wine glasses,tumblers or other items should go along the sides.This is primarily for dishwasher plastics. Make sure small plastic items are secure so they will block rotation of Fold-down position to angle your dishes,such as shown ...drop the tines into place. Large items such as broiler pans and baking racks should be placed in the up to let a portion of the dishwasher. Check to its lower position. Fold-down . Cups and glosses fit best along the such as indicated and guide the rack down to make...
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... GEat 1.800.626.2002or go in the upper rack. Shower Nozzle Service Part Number WD12XlO134 tab out Remove end cap ge.com Removing the Upper Rack Your new dishwasher has the capability to wash extra large items in the lower rack, This is accomplished by phone at 1.800.661.1616during normal business...
... GEat 1.800.626.2002or go in the upper rack. Shower Nozzle Service Part Number WD12XlO134 tab out Remove end cap ge.com Removing the Upper Rack Your new dishwasher has the capability to wash extra large items in the lower rack, This is accomplished by phone at 1.800.661.1616during normal business...
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... settings... p L _1_I 1t Ill I I t Extra Rack Features (on the silverware basket lid. 14 Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings Loading the dishwasher racks. Hook the tray onto the rear of racks and silverware baskets mag vary from blour model. Features and appearance of the upper rack. They...
... settings... p L _1_I 1t Ill I I t Extra Rack Features (on the silverware basket lid. 14 Upper Rack--12 place settings Lower Rack--12 place settings Loading the dishwasher racks. Hook the tray onto the rear of racks and silverware baskets mag vary from blour model. Features and appearance of the upper rack. They...
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...An air gap protects your warranty. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for the dishwasher, ge.com Air gap _._ k('L I -_1Tthuernwoaftfetrheinwleat tlienresfruopmplythaenwd adtiesrcovnanlveec.t Does Vour Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? Do not use appliance wax, polish or any time gout dishwasheirsn'tdraining ... ends with [-2]a toothpick. 15 These may also use , they will not affect their function or durability. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be cleaned with CS,then you hove. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use...
...An air gap protects your warranty. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for the dishwasher, ge.com Air gap _._ k('L I -_1Tthuernwoaftfetrheinwleat tlienresfruopmplythaenwd adtiesrcovnanlveec.t Does Vour Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? Do not use appliance wax, polish or any time gout dishwasheirsn'tdraining ... ends with [-2]a toothpick. 15 These may also use , they will not affect their function or durability. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be cleaned with CS,then you hove. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use...
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...hot water faucetnearestthe dishwasherl;et run untilthe watertemperature stopsrising.Thenstart thedishwasherandturn off . Iswater comingout moreslowlythan usual?If so,wait untilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyour dishwasher. DishwasherBEEPS Thisis a reminderthat your onceevery 30seconds dishwasherdoor hasbeen left openduring operation. Noair gap or high drain loop •... It will beep twice at the end of -cyclebeepoptionhasbeenturned on the following pages, or visit ge.com. The dishwasher will continue beepinguntil you close the door. • Closeand latchthe door after openingit mid-cycle....
...hot water faucetnearestthe dishwasherl;et run untilthe watertemperature stopsrising.Thenstart thedishwasherandturn off . Iswater comingout moreslowlythan usual?If so,wait untilpressureisnormalbeforeusingyour dishwasher. DishwasherBEEPS Thisis a reminderthat your onceevery 30seconds dishwasherdoor hasbeen left openduring operation. Noair gap or high drain loop •... It will beep twice at the end of -cyclebeepoptionhasbeenturned on the following pages, or visit ge.com. The dishwasher will continue beepinguntil you close the door. • Closeand latchthe door after openingit mid-cycle....
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...• Load dishwasher as shown in the water supplyline istheonly way to inputs but dishwasher seated • Hake sure the door is permanentT. opreventthis from forming. • Run dishwasher with water Water valve Tag be ordered through GE Parts. See ...174; PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesof stains. • Removethe stainby hand,usinga solutionof 1/2cup bleach and Bcups warm water. Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can flushthe detergentcup. Seepages13 and 1/4. • Usea turkeybasterto removeasmuch water aspossiblefrom the ...
...• Load dishwasher as shown in the water supplyline istheonly way to inputs but dishwasher seated • Hake sure the door is permanentT. opreventthis from forming. • Run dishwasher with water Water valve Tag be ordered through GE Parts. See ...174; PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesof stains. • Removethe stainby hand,usinga solutionof 1/2cup bleach and Bcups warm water. Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can flushthe detergentcup. Seepages13 and 1/4. • Usea turkeybasterto removeasmuch water aspossiblefrom the ...
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...• Hakesuredishesare properlyloaded.Seethe Loadingthe dishwasherackssection. 18 Torelight,touchany pad again,or unlockand relatchdoor. Detergentcupopening Water entering dishwasher Themotor stopsand starts at various times during or after mainwash. • Raisethe water heatertemperatureto between120°Fand140... the main wash portion Theincoming water temperature wastoo low Normaloperating sounds • A smallamountof cleanwater aroundthe outletonthe tub bottomat the back of thetub keepsthe pumpseallubricated. • If you 're settingcontrols Water standing in thebottom ...
...• Hakesuredishesare properlyloaded.Seethe Loadingthe dishwasherackssection. 18 Torelight,touchany pad again,or unlockand relatchdoor. Detergentcupopening Water entering dishwasher Themotor stopsand starts at various times during or after mainwash. • Raisethe water heatertemperatureto between120°Fand140... the main wash portion Theincoming water temperature wastoo low Normaloperating sounds • A smallamountof cleanwater aroundthe outletonthe tub bottomat the back of thetub keepsthe pumpseallubricated. • If you 're settingcontrols Water standing in thebottom ...
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... racks and the electroniccontrolmodule if they should fail due to state. Lifetime of the dishwasher which vatF from items dropped on authorized Customer Core®technician. If gou have ...Improper installation. Five Years (only for a particular purpose, are limited to one -year warranty, GE will be provided in the United States): • Service trips to gour home to teach gou ...8226; Failure of merchantability or fitness for model numbers beginning with PDW or COW) TheStainless tub or door liner, if it is product repair as provided in -home service costs. Toknow...
... racks and the electroniccontrolmodule if they should fail due to state. Lifetime of the dishwasher which vatF from items dropped on authorized Customer Core®technician. If gou have ...Improper installation. Five Years (only for a particular purpose, are limited to one -year warranty, GE will be provided in the United States): • Service trips to gour home to teach gou ...8226; Failure of merchantability or fitness for model numbers beginning with PDW or COW) TheStainless tub or door liner, if it is product repair as provided in -home service costs. Toknow...