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GE PDW8400 Series manual

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    PDW8100 Series PDW8200 Series PDW8400 Series PDW8500 Series PDW8600 Series PDW8700 Series PDW8800 Series PDW9200 Series PDW9700 Series PDW9800 Series Owner’ s Manual D i shw a she r s 165D4700P273 49-5948 06-03 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 13, 14 Control Panel and S[...]

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    PROPER INST ALLA TION AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or death. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consu[...]

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    W ARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHW ASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher , please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before Y ou Throw Away Y our Old Dishwasher T ake off the door of the [...]

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    4 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 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. Control Settings Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by models) The Status di[...]

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    5 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions www .GEAppliances.com Selections (continued) COOKWARE Heavy 11.4 gal., 95 min. (POTS & P ANS) Medium 10.0 gal., 71 min. Light 10.0 gal., 66 min. This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. This cycle may not remove[...]

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    6 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Enhancements (continued) ADDED HEA T When selected, the cycle will run longer with heating elements on to improve both wash and dry (EXTRA HOT W ASH) performance. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONL Y cycle. PRE WASH For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on,[...]

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    7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Flashing display lights. Status Indicator Lights What It Means ST ART/RESET Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the ST ART/RESET pad. Light will quit flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water . Recommended dishwasher products. GE recommend[...]

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    8 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Using the dishwasher . The entering water should 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 . T urn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher , pla[...]

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    9 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions www .GEAppliances.com Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade, ® Cascade Complete ® and Electrasol ® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry . Don’ t put [...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 10 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 Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can be[...]

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    11 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Don’t let any item extend through bottom. T o remove end baskets, grasp the basket at opposite corners and slide apart. Remove end cap Unsnap Three-piece basket (on some models) One-piece basket (on some models) www .GEAppliances.com Lower Rack The lower rack is[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 12 Loading the dishwasher racks. Extra Rack Features (on some models) Cutlery T ray The cutlery tray 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 tray onto the rear of t[...]

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    13 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Optional accessories. www .GEAppliances.com Y ou can change the appearance of your dishwasher to match your kitchen cabinets by ordering one of these optional accessories (PDW8500 and PDW8700 Series models only) : ■ 1/4” W ood Panel T rim Kit ■ 3/4” T riml[...]

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 14 Caring for the dishwasher . Stainless Steel Panels The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with CERAMA BRYTE ® Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Y ou can order CERAMA BRYTE ® Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner thr[...]

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

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    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 16 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do White film on inside Har d water minerals • GE recommends Jet Dry ® Dishwasher Cleaner to help surfaces remove some hard water and minteral stains. • For extreme staining, clean the interior b[...]

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    General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE [...]

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    18 Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! GE Appliances GE Consumer Products General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr odu[...]

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    What GE Will Not Cover (for customers in the United States) : For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During From the date of the this full one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home ser vice original purchase to replace th[...]

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    Printed in the United States Printed on Recycled Paper Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite In the U.S.: www .GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order pa[...]