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... 4 5 5 Plumbing and electrical service must be grounded for energy efficiency. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for safe operation. 25-1/4 MAX. 24 22-1/2 33-13/16" MIN. Countertop... 4 (Adjustable) 4 90° 24" MIN. Specification Created 6/10 250115 PDW7800/80R GE Profile™ Built-In Dishwasher Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Electrical Rating Voltage AC 120 Hertz 60 Total connected load amperage 9.1 Calrod® heater...
... 4 5 5 Plumbing and electrical service must be grounded for energy efficiency. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories As an Energy Star® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for safe operation. 25-1/4 MAX. 24 22-1/2 33-13/16" MIN. Countertop... 4 (Adjustable) 4 90° 24" MIN. Specification Created 6/10 250115 PDW7800/80R GE Profile™ Built-In Dishwasher Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Electrical Rating Voltage AC 120 Hertz 60 Total connected load amperage 9.1 Calrod® heater...
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...racking - Durable racks secure dishes • 2 utility shelves with 1-9-hour Delay Start - White on black • Model PDW7880RSS - Loosens tough soils before any cycle virtually eliminating the need for optimal cleaning • Model PDW7800RWW - Multiple shelves create space... dishes • Platinum silver nylon coated racks - Bisque on bisque • Model PDW7800RBB - PDW7800/80R GE Profile™ Built-In Dishwasher Features and Benefits • Self-cleaning 5-stage filtration - Specification Created 6/10 250115 Stainless steel (shown) PDW7800RWW_BB_CC...
...racking - Durable racks secure dishes • 2 utility shelves with 1-9-hour Delay Start - White on black • Model PDW7880RSS - Loosens tough soils before any cycle virtually eliminating the need for optimal cleaning • Model PDW7800RWW - Multiple shelves create space... dishes • Platinum silver nylon coated racks - Bisque on bisque • Model PDW7800RBB - PDW7800/80R GE Profile™ Built-In Dishwasher Features and Benefits • Self-cleaning 5-stage filtration - Specification Created 6/10 250115 Stainless steel (shown) PDW7800RWW_BB_CC...
Use and Care Manual
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GE DishwashandeGEr Profiles ™ GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 18 Control Panel and Settings . . 6-11 Loading Place Settings 17 Loading the Racks 16 Using the Dishwasher . . . . . .12-15 Troubleshooting Tips . . . 19-21 Consumer Support Consumer Support 23 Warranty 22 Owner's Manual Tall Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 165D4700P388 49-55064 07-09 JR
GE DishwashandeGEr Profiles ™ GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 18 Control Panel and Settings . . 6-11 Loading Place Settings 17 Loading the Racks 16 Using the Dishwasher . . . . . .12-15 Troubleshooting Tips . . . 19-21 Consumer Support Consumer Support 23 Warranty 22 Owner's Manual Tall Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 165D4700P388 49-55064 07-09 JR
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...of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. All other servicing should be hot to the bottom of the dishwasher may result. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING - WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain...weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in this appliance from the power supply. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 2 I Close ...
...of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. All other servicing should be hot to the bottom of the dishwasher may result. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING - WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain...weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in this appliance from the power supply. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 2 I Close ...
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... keep them out of the reach of this Owner's Manual. I Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. Cascade® and Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents have been approved for use combustible materials, gasoline or other appliance. RISK OF...
... keep them out of the reach of this Owner's Manual. I Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. Cascade® and Cascade® Complete Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents have been approved for use combustible materials, gasoline or other appliance. RISK OF...
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... as a reminder that will be ON to achieve optimal performance. SENSING Displayed while the sensor is equipped with this cycle. This dishwasher is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water. (on . The cycle length will adjust the selected cycle to indicate ... has met sanitization conditions. The display may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is in . Do not use . Choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 8). The light stays...
... as a reminder that will be ON to achieve optimal performance. SENSING Displayed while the sensor is equipped with this cycle. This dishwasher is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water. (on . The cycle length will adjust the selected cycle to indicate ... has met sanitization conditions. The display may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is in . Do not use . Choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 8). The light stays...
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... heating element on to improve both wash and dry performance. NOTE: HEATED DRY cannot be reprogrammed and restarted. 5 Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Children cannot accidentally start of hours you can prop the door open and close the door or...needed. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is not pressed within two minutes. HEATED DRY Light ON Turns the heater on soils. NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you have to reprogram each time. If the door is closed , the control panel lights will display the last...
... heating element on to improve both wash and dry performance. NOTE: HEATED DRY cannot be reprogrammed and restarted. 5 Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Children cannot accidentally start of hours you can prop the door open and close the door or...needed. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is not pressed within two minutes. HEATED DRY Light ON Turns the heater on soils. NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you have to reprogram each time. If the door is closed , the control panel lights will display the last...
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... cycle is in. For rinsing partial loads that the dishes are clean until the door is opened . NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are safe to meet the requirements of the cycle. This cycle is complete. SANI WASH (on some models) Displayed when cycle... has met sanitization conditions. Consumer Support Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. NOTE: Only the SANI WASH cycle has been designed to be met. Displayed when a wash cycle is for sanitization...
... cycle is in. For rinsing partial loads that the dishes are clean until the door is opened . NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are safe to meet the requirements of the cycle. This cycle is complete. SANI WASH (on some models) Displayed when cycle... has met sanitization conditions. Consumer Support Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. NOTE: Only the SANI WASH cycle has been designed to be met. Displayed when a wash cycle is for sanitization...
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...will turn on to improve both wash and dry performance. Or you can lock the controls after you don't have started a cycle. To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options may vary by 38 minutes. DELAY HOURS You ... of hours you can delay the start of the cycle; Light ON NOTE: Cannot be reprogrammed and restarted. 4 Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to change a cycle after the CLEAN light illuminates. Safety Instructions Operating...
...will turn on to improve both wash and dry performance. Or you can lock the controls after you don't have started a cycle. To UNLOCK the dishwasher control, touch and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 2, 4 or 8 hours (delay time options may vary by 38 minutes. DELAY HOURS You ... of hours you can delay the start of the cycle; Light ON NOTE: Cannot be reprogrammed and restarted. 4 Start Close and latch the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. Touch the DELAY HOURS pad to change a cycle after the CLEAN light illuminates. Safety Instructions Operating...
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...WASH CYCLE has been selected. The display may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 6). Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. Choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be ON to home use. ...that corresponds to , inlet temperature, household water pressure and turbidity of time remaining until the cycle is opened. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are approximate values only. NORMAL WASH 5.2 gal., 60-90 min. This cycle is for the desired wash cycle. LIGHT WASH 7.5...
...WASH CYCLE has been selected. The display may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 6). Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. Choose the dishwasher control panel that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be ON to home use. ...that corresponds to , inlet temperature, household water pressure and turbidity of time remaining until the cycle is opened. NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are approximate values only. NORMAL WASH 5.2 gal., 60-90 min. This cycle is for the desired wash cycle. LIGHT WASH 7.5...
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.... For rinsing partial loads that will remain on the cycle selected. NOTE: HEATED DRY cannot be reprogrammed and restarted. 5 START Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will flash while the water is opened . Touching START/RESET...will turn off . This option MUST be selected with heating element on soils. Do not use with this option selected. NOTE: This dishwasher is complete. STEAM For use detergent with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on longer and may vary depending on for 3 seconds...
.... For rinsing partial loads that will remain on the cycle selected. NOTE: HEATED DRY cannot be reprogrammed and restarted. 5 START Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements. ADDED HEAT When selected, the cycle will flash while the water is opened . Touching START/RESET...will turn off . This option MUST be selected with heating element on soils. Do not use with this option selected. NOTE: This dishwasher is complete. STEAM For use detergent with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on longer and may vary depending on for 3 seconds...
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...dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (103.5 ml) of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. Under normal conditions, this will stop flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water. If there are illuminated will flash during reset. If you see foam in a glass and let the water run continuously...® Rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear ® remove spots and prevent new film buildup on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in the dishwasher, move the indicator to the left and lift it full, but do not overfill. 1 Make sure the...
...dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (103.5 ml) of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. Under normal conditions, this will stop flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water. If there are illuminated will flash during reset. If you see foam in a glass and let the water run continuously...® Rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear ® remove spots and prevent new film buildup on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in the dishwasher, move the indicator to the left and lift it full, but do not overfill. 1 Make sure the...
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...to soft line (1/3 full) Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full) Fill cup to use depends on some models, an automatic liquid dishwasher detergent dispenser (SmartDispenseTM). During operation, these dispensers, but don't use powder, liquid, gel or tablets in the manual dispenser. For heavily ...keep powdered detergents and tablets fresh and dry so they don't lose effectiveness. When using SmartDispenseTM, leave the cover of automatic dishwasher detergent to determine the amount of the main wash section dispenser open during the wash cycle. Because so many detergent containers look...
...to soft line (1/3 full) Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full) Fill cup to use depends on some models, an automatic liquid dishwasher detergent dispenser (SmartDispenseTM). During operation, these dispensers, but don't use powder, liquid, gel or tablets in the manual dispenser. For heavily ...keep powdered detergents and tablets fresh and dry so they don't lose effectiveness. When using SmartDispenseTM, leave the cover of automatic dishwasher detergent to determine the amount of the main wash section dispenser open during the wash cycle. Because so many detergent containers look...
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... clockwise until the door is recommended that the same type of detergent be used in the SmartDispense™ system, all liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergents are not the same. A full dispenser will go off , press the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. 14 You can... be used for use in a sink. Check the detergent label to determine if the detergent is time to blockage of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). Absolutely do not add powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap or detergent normally used when refilling your SmartDispense...
... clockwise until the door is recommended that the same type of detergent be used in the SmartDispense™ system, all liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergents are not the same. A full dispenser will go off , press the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. 14 You can... be used for use in a sink. Check the detergent label to determine if the detergent is time to blockage of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). Absolutely do not add powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap or detergent normally used when refilling your SmartDispense...
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...of your tap water. Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to the water hardness value. This is not what you desire, start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to the hardness of...operation. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration GEAppliances.com Prior to the first use this information to calibrate your dishwasher to 5. Determine the Hardness of your tap water. Display 1. Control Panel Press NORMAL WASH pad to be calibrated for the number...
...of your tap water. Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to the water hardness value. This is not what you desire, start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to the hardness of...operation. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration GEAppliances.com Prior to the first use this information to calibrate your dishwasher to 5. Determine the Hardness of your tap water. Display 1. Control Panel Press NORMAL WASH pad to be calibrated for the number...
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...Fold-down . The one-piece silverware basket (on some models) provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to -fit items. Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when possible. This is primarily for effective cleaning. Put flatware in loading your model. The upper rack is ...on some models) Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to either side (on some models) to protect your dishwasher. Items that no items will clear the top of the silverware basket. Make sure small plastic items are secure so they don't ...
...Fold-down . The one-piece silverware basket (on some models) provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to -fit items. Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when possible. This is primarily for effective cleaning. Put flatware in loading your model. The upper rack is ...on some models) Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to either side (on some models) to protect your dishwasher. Items that no items will clear the top of the silverware basket. Make sure small plastic items are secure so they don't ...
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... be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards are available at extra cost from GE. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Call 800.626.2002 to supply and install a ...countertop bracket kit-This is for installations which have non-wood countertops and includes side-mounting brackets and instructions for securing the dishwasher. NOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Upper Rack-...
... be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards are available at extra cost from GE. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Call 800.626.2002 to supply and install a ...countertop bracket kit-This is for installations which have non-wood countertops and includes side-mounting brackets and instructions for securing the dishwasher. NOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Upper Rack-...
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...model numbers ending in CS) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. You may leave a residue. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a toothpick. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use scouring pads or powdered cleaners because these products can be cleaned with SS... the cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap and clean with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X15 through GE Parts by your warranty. CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silver metallic or BG-graphite black)...
...model numbers ending in CS) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. You may leave a residue. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a toothpick. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use scouring pads or powdered cleaners because these products can be cleaned with SS... the cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap and clean with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X15 through GE Parts by your warranty. CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silver metallic or BG-graphite black)...
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...during operation. In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. cancel the cycle. running . Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty • Use rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear ® to start...after opening it mid-cycle. Press the indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the START/RESET pad a second time when the dishwasher is running and power has just been restored to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on the following pages,...
...during operation. In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. cancel the cycle. running . Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty • Use rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear ® to start...after opening it mid-cycle. Press the indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the START/RESET pad a second time when the dishwasher is running and power has just been restored to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on the following pages,...
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... of the RINSE ONLY cycle after filling the dispenser • Use a turkey baster to the dishwasher is turned off power to the load can result in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the SmartDispense™ dispenser and refill it is the only .... • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. • Use SmartDispense™ or the manual detergent dispenser, but dishwasher seated never filled with citric acid to avoid sudsing. GE recommends Cascade® Plastic Booster to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming. • Run...
... of the RINSE ONLY cycle after filling the dispenser • Use a turkey baster to the dishwasher is turned off power to the load can result in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the SmartDispense™ dispenser and refill it is the only .... • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. • Use SmartDispense™ or the manual detergent dispenser, but dishwasher seated never filled with citric acid to avoid sudsing. GE recommends Cascade® Plastic Booster to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming. • Run...