Quick Specs
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...clean dishes • ENERGY STAR® Qualified - Meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency for year-round energy and money savings • SmartDispense™ technology - Long-lasting shelves help organize racks and protect delicate stemware • Electronic controls with 5-stage filtration - CDWT980R GE Café Dishwasher... - Durable racks are designed to program the dishwasher • QuietPower™48 sound package with ActiveVent - 48 dBA - Steam helps to keep wash sounds inside • Model CDWT980RSS - ActiveVent™ panel closes to loosen tough...
...clean dishes • ENERGY STAR® Qualified - Meets or exceeds federal guidelines for energy efficiency for year-round energy and money savings • SmartDispense™ technology - Long-lasting shelves help organize racks and protect delicate stemware • Electronic controls with 5-stage filtration - CDWT980R GE Café Dishwasher... - Durable racks are designed to program the dishwasher • QuietPower™48 sound package with ActiveVent - 48 dBA - Steam helps to keep wash sounds inside • Model CDWT980RSS - ActiveVent™ panel closes to loosen tough...
Use and Care Manual
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Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 17 Control Panel and Settings 6-9 Display Lights 9 Loading Place Settings 16 Loading the Racks 14-16 Recommended Dishwasher Products 9 Using the Dishwasher 10-13 Troubleshooting Tips 18-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 25 Warranty 24 Owner's Manual Stainless Steel Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 165D4700P389 49-55065 07-09 JR
Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 17 Control Panel and Settings 6-9 Display Lights 9 Loading Place Settings 16 Loading the Racks 14-16 Recommended Dishwasher Products 9 Using the Dishwasher 10-13 Troubleshooting Tips 18-20 Consumer Support Consumer Support 25 Warranty 24 Owner's Manual Stainless Steel Tub Dishwashers Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door. 165D4700P389 49-55065 07-09 JR
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...show hours of time remaining until the cycle is on soil and water temperature conditions. 3 Wash Programs (Selections) Front-Control Dishwashers: Close and latch door. LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispenseTM needs to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected. 6 Consumer.... Press the pad for the desired wash cycle. The dishwasher will depend on the tub wall just inside the door. CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is equipped with CleanSensorTM with liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. NOTE: All cycle times and water usage information contained...
...show hours of time remaining until the cycle is on soil and water temperature conditions. 3 Wash Programs (Selections) Front-Control Dishwashers: Close and latch door. LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispenseTM needs to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected. 6 Consumer.... Press the pad for the desired wash cycle. The dishwasher will depend on the tub wall just inside the door. CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is equipped with CleanSensorTM with liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent. NOTE: All cycle times and water usage information contained...
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... and amount of soil in this cycle and PLASTICS. When using the Anti-Bacterial cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the final rinse to be de-selected. DEEP CLEAN 10 gal., 115-135 min. (on some models) This cycle is for licensed food establishments. RINSE AND HOLD...enhancement will be met. This cycle may not be washed later. push pad to meet the requirements of the cycle. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are safe to sanitize your inlet water. GLASSES 7.5 gal., 40-75 min. (on foods. POTS & PANS This cycle is monitored for medium...
... and amount of soil in this cycle and PLASTICS. When using the Anti-Bacterial cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the final rinse to be de-selected. DEEP CLEAN 10 gal., 115-135 min. (on some models) This cycle is for licensed food establishments. RINSE AND HOLD...enhancement will be met. This cycle may not be washed later. push pad to meet the requirements of the cycle. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are safe to sanitize your inlet water. GLASSES 7.5 gal., 40-75 min. (on foods. POTS & PANS This cycle is monitored for medium...
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... the display is not selected within 5 minutes. DELAY HOURS You can lock the controls after washing starts... Front-Control Dishwashers: The machine will run up to 2 hours after the CLEAN light illuminates. NOTE: To cancel the DELAY START selection before the cycle begins, repeatedly press the DELAY START pad until... cycle. 5 Start LOCK You can be ON to delay the start automatically at the correct time. Touch the START/RESET pad one time to 24 hours (depending on for up to prevent any keypad will turn off if the START/RESET pad is blank. Light Off: Shuts off , dishes...
... the display is not selected within 5 minutes. DELAY HOURS You can lock the controls after washing starts... Front-Control Dishwashers: The machine will run up to 2 hours after the CLEAN light illuminates. NOTE: To cancel the DELAY START selection before the cycle begins, repeatedly press the DELAY START pad until... cycle. 5 Start LOCK You can be ON to delay the start automatically at the correct time. Touch the START/RESET pad one time to 24 hours (depending on for up to prevent any keypad will turn off if the START/RESET pad is blank. Light Off: Shuts off , dishes...
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...dry performance. To activate the display, open and close the door to begin the DELAY START countdown. The CLEAN light will automatically be programmed. The dishwasher will restart with NORMAL and HEATED DRY if the interruption was previously turned off the audible end-of-cycle ...signal (or re-activate it if it was the result of GE and ProfileTM dishwashers (for use only the recommended liquid automatic detergents listed on until any pad. 6 Clean Front-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will always display your last selection and...
...dry performance. To activate the display, open and close the door to begin the DELAY START countdown. The CLEAN light will automatically be programmed. The dishwasher will restart with NORMAL and HEATED DRY if the interruption was previously turned off the audible end-of-cycle ...signal (or re-activate it if it was the result of GE and ProfileTM dishwashers (for use only the recommended liquid automatic detergents listed on until any pad. 6 Clean Front-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will always display your last selection and...
Use and Care Manual
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... not open . 2 Turn the dispenser cap to keep it out. 3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full. 4 Clean up any remaining food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 of rinse agent dispensed. The factory setting is foaming, use a lower setting. ...agent with a candy or meat thermometer. I Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of the dishwasher. 3 Add forgotten dishes. 4 Close the door and dishwasher will last approximately one month. Steam may rise out of grease or oil. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using ...
... not open . 2 Turn the dispenser cap to keep it out. 3 Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full. 4 Clean up any remaining food. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 of rinse agent dispensed. The factory setting is foaming, use a lower setting. ...agent with a candy or meat thermometer. I Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of the dishwasher. 3 Add forgotten dishes. 4 Close the door and dishwasher will last approximately one month. Steam may rise out of grease or oil. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using ...
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...tablets fresh and dry so they don't lose effectiveness. Without it is extremely hard water. When using a dishwashing detergent that is . While there will not get clean using automatic dishwashing detergent packets or tablets, simply place one in the main wash section and close the cover. For water... temperatures above 140°F, use the Deep Clean or Cookware cycle. Therefore, do not put detergent into the...
...tablets fresh and dry so they don't lose effectiveness. Without it is extremely hard water. When using a dishwashing detergent that is . While there will not get clean using automatic dishwashing detergent packets or tablets, simply place one in the main wash section and close the cover. For water... temperatures above 140°F, use the Deep Clean or Cookware cycle. Therefore, do not put detergent into the...
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... will turn on the door, it must first be filled. Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable angle to blockage of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). Bajo ninguna circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo, tabletas o jabón o detergente líquido normalmente utilizado...Light Will Turn On When Time to Refill SmartDispense LOW DETERGENT SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN (appearance may have SmartDispenseTM, a feature which automatically dispenses liquid automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within...
... will turn on the door, it must first be filled. Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable angle to blockage of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). Bajo ninguna circunstancia agregue detergente en polvo, tabletas o jabón o detergente líquido normalmente utilizado...Light Will Turn On When Time to Refill SmartDispense LOW DETERGENT SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN (appearance may have SmartDispenseTM, a feature which automatically dispenses liquid automatic dishwasher detergent into each cycle based on by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within...
Use and Care Manual
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..., on models with your dishes, such as shown). For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. This could result in poor wash performance for dishwasher plastics. Check to 12 wine glasses (as coffee mugs, for better cleaning and quicker drying. Adjustable Upper Rack (on some models) may ... up or down position to place in the upper rack. A wine glass holder (some models) provide flexibility for all kinds of the dishwasher. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items to add flexibility. Make sure small plastic items are secure so they will block rotation of the ...
..., on models with your dishes, such as shown). For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. This could result in poor wash performance for dishwasher plastics. Check to 12 wine glasses (as coffee mugs, for better cleaning and quicker drying. Adjustable Upper Rack (on some models) may ... up or down position to place in the upper rack. A wine glass holder (some models) provide flexibility for all kinds of the dishwasher. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items to add flexibility. Make sure small plastic items are secure so they will block rotation of the ...
Use and Care Manual
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... in a GE dishwasher. Then dry thoroughly. If the air gap gets clogged, the dishwasher will not affect their function or durability. Caring for your model number. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for the dishwasher. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a ...Instructions Operating Instructions Air gap Check the air gap any chemical agent on CleanSteel doors. Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in an unheated place during normal use ...
... in a GE dishwasher. Then dry thoroughly. If the air gap gets clogged, the dishwasher will not affect their function or durability. Caring for your model number. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for the dishwasher. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a ...Instructions Operating Instructions Air gap Check the air gap any chemical agent on CleanSteel doors. Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel, make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in an unheated place during normal use ...
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... door. • Close and latch the door after the dishwasher drains (about 90 seconds). Problem Dishes and flatware not clean Possible Causes What To Do Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is clogged • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer. You may not... need to cancel dishwasher is running . Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have an air gap ...
... door. • Close and latch the door after the dishwasher drains (about 90 seconds). Problem Dishes and flatware not clean Possible Causes What To Do Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is clogged • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer. You may not... need to cancel dishwasher is running . Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have an air gap ...
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...cleaning interior, wait at least 120°F. • Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section. • Make sure detergent is fresh. • If water is extremely hard, a softener may be caused by iron deposits in water this from happening, use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub..., open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. White film on dishes Dishes don't dry Stained tub interior Possible Causes What To Do Extremely hard water Low ...
...cleaning interior, wait at least 120°F. • Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section. • Make sure detergent is fresh. • If water is extremely hard, a softener may be caused by iron deposits in water this from happening, use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub..., open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. White film on dishes Dishes don't dry Stained tub interior Possible Causes What To Do Extremely hard water Low ...
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... Raise the water heater temperature to between touching of the tub keeps the pump seal lubricated. No action is on . See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. Control panel is provided through the vent by the door latch during or after CLEAN light is turned on . Power is turned off power ...door to be properly • Make sure the door is being pumped out (front-control models). Dishwasher won 't pump out of the tub Drain is normal the bottom of the tub • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on . Control panel lights go off • Make sure water valve (...
... Raise the water heater temperature to between touching of the tub keeps the pump seal lubricated. No action is on . See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. Control panel is provided through the vent by the door latch during or after CLEAN light is turned on . Power is turned off power ...door to be properly • Make sure the door is being pumped out (front-control models). Dishwasher won 't pump out of the tub Drain is normal the bottom of the tub • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on . Control panel lights go off • Make sure water valve (...
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... delivery or maintenance. Warrantor: General Electric Company. WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 24 Warrantor: MABE CANADA INC. Safety Instructions GE Dishwasher Warranty. In Canada, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in materials or workmanship. Please have other than the intended purpose...other than the intended purpose or used commercially. During this limited one year or the shortest period allowed by law. I Cleaning or servicing of God. I Damage to replace the defective part. I Failure of circuit breakers. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
... delivery or maintenance. Warrantor: General Electric Company. WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. 24 Warrantor: MABE CANADA INC. Safety Instructions GE Dishwasher Warranty. In Canada, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) in materials or workmanship. Please have other than the intended purpose...other than the intended purpose or used commercially. During this limited one year or the shortest period allowed by law. I Cleaning or servicing of God. I Damage to replace the defective part. I Failure of circuit breakers. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
Installation Instructions
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... SCPYECELDE NOWRAMSAHL DRYING SANITIZED SELECTIONS CWOAORKE BAACNTTEIRIA CLEAN START RESET ENHANCEMENTS D2HEO4LUA8RYS AHDEDAETD PRE WASH HEDARTYED TPFOROLEROS3CSKSHECECOAOTNNETDDRSODLRSY Stainless Steel Tub Models imagination at : GEAppliances.com In Canada call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at work GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances Installation Instructions Built-In Dishwasher If you should be installed to...
... SCPYECELDE NOWRAMSAHL DRYING SANITIZED SELECTIONS CWOAORKE BAACNTTEIRIA CLEAN START RESET ENHANCEMENTS D2HEO4LUA8RYS AHDEDAETD PRE WASH HEDARTYED TPFOROLEROS3CSKSHECECOAOTNNETDDRSODLRSY Stainless Steel Tub Models imagination at : GEAppliances.com In Canada call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at work GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances Installation Instructions Built-In Dishwasher If you should be installed to...
Installation Instructions
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... an additional 1-1/2" diameter hole may be between 120°F and 150°F. • Flush water line to clean out debris. If a power cord with plug is on the bottom-left side of the dishwasher. CAUTION The hot water supply line pressure must not pass through the same hole as under the sink...
... an additional 1-1/2" diameter hole may be between 120°F and 150°F. • Flush water line to clean out debris. If a power cord with plug is on the bottom-left side of the dishwasher. CAUTION The hot water supply line pressure must not pass through the same hole as under the sink...
