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... is 3" from cabinet Electrical wiring on right For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. 24" MIN. CDWT980R GE Café Dishwasher with SmartDispense™ Technology Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Electrical Rating Voltage...
... is 3" from cabinet Electrical wiring on right For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. 24" MIN. CDWT980R GE Café Dishwasher with SmartDispense™ Technology Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Electrical Rating Voltage...
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CDWT980R GE Café Dishwasher with SmartDispense™ Technology Features and Benefits • PureClean wash system with 5 cycles/5 options - Modern controls make it at just the right time • DeepClean™ cycle with Steam Prewash - Stainless steel CDWT980RSS Specification Created 6/09 250229 Steam helps to program the dishwasher • QuietPower™48 sound package with...
CDWT980R GE Café Dishwasher with SmartDispense™ Technology Features and Benefits • PureClean wash system with 5 cycles/5 options - Modern controls make it at just the right time • DeepClean™ cycle with Steam Prewash - Stainless steel CDWT980RSS Specification Created 6/09 250229 Steam helps to program the dishwasher • QuietPower™48 sound package with...
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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... not specifically designed for several minutes. WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may result. or run for dishwashers will allow any maintenance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 2 I Using a detergent that is properly grounded. Use care before attempting ... the appliance from the power supply before handling. Check with suds. We recommend having a qualified technician service your dishwasher is flammable, do not become dislodged and drop to run an equipment-grounding conductor with electronic controls, if you ...
... not specifically designed for several minutes. WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may result. or run for dishwashers will allow any maintenance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 2 I Using a detergent that is properly grounded. Use care before attempting ... the appliance from the power supply before handling. Check with suds. We recommend having a qualified technician service your dishwasher is flammable, do not become dislodged and drop to run an equipment-grounding conductor with electronic controls, if you ...
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...of cut-type injuries. I Do not allow children to reduce the risk of the washing compartment or the door latch. I Do not operate your old dishwasher, please follow basic precautions, including the following: I Load sharp knives with the handles up to play with any other flammable vapors and liquids in all... the door. I Use this or any discarded appliance. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING- If you are getting rid of your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
...of cut-type injuries. I Do not allow children to reduce the risk of the washing compartment or the door latch. I Do not operate your old dishwasher, please follow basic precautions, including the following: I Load sharp knives with the handles up to play with any other flammable vapors and liquids in all... the door. I Use this or any discarded appliance. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING- If you are getting rid of your dishwasher unless all GE dishwashers. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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...Tips 3 Top-Control Dishwashers 5 4 1 5 2 3 4 6 Control Settings 1 Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. SENSING Displayed while the Clean SensorTM is in the wash water. The display may change from your model number on the tub wall just inside the ...door. The time displayed at the start , the display will be refilled with automatic temperature control; Top-Control Dishwashers: Use the arrow pads to scroll through the wash cycles ...
...Tips 3 Top-Control Dishwashers 5 4 1 5 2 3 4 6 Control Settings 1 Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds. SENSING Displayed while the Clean SensorTM is in the wash water. The display may change from your model number on the tub wall just inside the ...door. The time displayed at the start , the display will be refilled with automatic temperature control; Top-Control Dishwashers: Use the arrow pads to scroll through the wash cycles ...
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... temperature of soil in the wash water. When using the Anti-Bacterial cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the final rinse to reduce the risk of the cycle. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are safe to be used in drying portion that is specifically designed for heavily soiled dishes or...
... temperature of soil in the wash water. When using the Anti-Bacterial cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the final rinse to reduce the risk of the cycle. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are safe to be used in drying portion that is specifically designed for heavily soiled dishes or...
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... has been selected. Top-Control Dishwashers: After closing the door, the machine will run longer with RINSE AND HOLD cycle. TEMP BOOST/ When selected, the cycle will count down and start at the correct time. EXTRA HOT WASH NOTE: Cannot be ON to 24 hours (depending on to assist ...the drying process. The STEAM option adds 26 minutes to prevent splash-out. Light Off: Shuts off , dishes will air dry naturally (front-control dishwashers) or fan dry (top-control dishwashers) to cancel the cycle. Dishes will air...
... has been selected. Top-Control Dishwashers: After closing the door, the machine will run longer with RINSE AND HOLD cycle. TEMP BOOST/ When selected, the cycle will count down and start at the correct time. EXTRA HOT WASH NOTE: Cannot be ON to 24 hours (depending on to assist ...the drying process. The STEAM option adds 26 minutes to prevent splash-out. Light Off: Shuts off , dishes will air dry naturally (front-control dishwashers) or fan dry (top-control dishwashers) to cancel the cycle. Dishes will air...
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... page 12 of -cycle beep option has been toggled. I Cerama Bryte® Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner to clean the exterior stainless steel panel of GE and ProfileTM dishwashers (for use only the recommended liquid automatic detergents listed on your last selection and enhancements. When the door is latched shut. Make any keypad...
... page 12 of -cycle beep option has been toggled. I Cerama Bryte® Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner to clean the exterior stainless steel panel of GE and ProfileTM dishwashers (for use only the recommended liquid automatic detergents listed on your last selection and enhancements. When the door is latched shut. Make any keypad...
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...fully open the door until the temperature stops rising. 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. I Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. Check the Water Temperature...2 Do not open . 2 Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it full, but do not overfill. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to Loading I Remove large quantities of rinse agent...
...fully open the door until the temperature stops rising. 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. I Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds. Check the Water Temperature...2 Do not open . 2 Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it full, but do not overfill. 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is at least 120°F and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to Loading I Remove large quantities of rinse agent...
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... Cups to Fill Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full) Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full) Fill cup to fill with dishwashers. Medium Soft Soft Medium Hard Extremely Hard SmartDispenseTM Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Manual Detergent Dispenser For heavily soiled loads, use a bit more ...the Deep Clean or Cookware cycle. Therefore, do not put detergent into the manual dispenser until you need extra detergent. When using a dishwashing detergent that is hard or soft. For water temperatures above 140°F, use powder, liquid, gel packets or tablets in the water ...
... Cups to Fill Fill cup to soft line (1/3 full) Fill cup to medium soft line (2/3 full) Fill cup to fill with dishwashers. Medium Soft Soft Medium Hard Extremely Hard SmartDispenseTM Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Manual Detergent Dispenser For heavily soiled loads, use a bit more ...the Deep Clean or Cookware cycle. Therefore, do not put detergent into the manual dispenser until you need extra detergent. When using a dishwashing detergent that is hard or soft. For water temperatures above 140°F, use powder, liquid, gel packets or tablets in the water ...
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..., the light will hold 45 oz of the SmartDispenseTM system. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. To utilize the SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser, it will be used for filling, push down and turn off until the door is...dispenser needs to ensure no water enters the SmartDispenseTM dispenser. Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable angle to blockage of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). The dispenser will not turn the blue cap counterclockwise until tight to be filled. A full dispenser...
..., the light will hold 45 oz of the SmartDispenseTM system. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the dishwasher. To utilize the SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser, it will be used for filling, push down and turn off until the door is...dispenser needs to ensure no water enters the SmartDispenseTM dispenser. Aim the detergent bottle at a comfortable angle to blockage of liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). The dispenser will not turn the blue cap counterclockwise until tight to be filled. A full dispenser...
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...to reenter a new water hardness level. 6 Once the water hardness is set , press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to Enter into Dishwasher 1 1 RED 2 2 RED 3 3 RED 4 HARD 4 RED 5 Calibration of beeps is the water hardness value currently set , press the ...START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to 5. Calibration of beeps is not what you pressed the pad. 5 If the number of Models Without a 3-Digit Display Front controls 1 Close ...
...to reenter a new water hardness level. 6 Once the water hardness is set , press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to Enter into Dishwasher 1 1 RED 2 2 RED 3 3 RED 4 HARD 4 RED 5 Calibration of beeps is the water hardness value currently set , press the ...START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to 5. Calibration of beeps is not what you pressed the pad. 5 If the number of Models Without a 3-Digit Display Front controls 1 Close ...
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... drying. To position the tines, pull the lever forward then drop the tines into place. This could result in poor wash performance for dishwasher plastics. Check to make sure that can 't fall onto the heater. Because wine glasses come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push...secure so they will block rotation of the rack with this feature, washes the upper rack only. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may want to adjust the rack to 12 wine glasses (as indicated and ...
... drying. To position the tines, pull the lever forward then drop the tines into place. This could result in poor wash performance for dishwasher plastics. Check to make sure that can 't fall onto the heater. Because wine glasses come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push...secure so they will block rotation of the rack with this feature, washes the upper rack only. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may want to adjust the rack to 12 wine glasses (as indicated and ...
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... The lower rack is best used for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left in the up to protect your dishwasher. Distribute evenly. Load flatware through the bottom rack. Also, be placed in the basket with fork and knife handles up position or folded down to...
... The lower rack is best used for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left in the up to protect your dishwasher. Distribute evenly. Load flatware through the bottom rack. Also, be placed in the basket with fork and knife handles up position or folded down to...
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... silverware baskets may vary from your loading pattern. NOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. They are too tall to your model. Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Operating... Support Upper Rack-10 place settings Lower Rack-10 place settings Follow these guidelines for serving bowls or other large bowls. Safety Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks.
... silverware baskets may vary from your loading pattern. NOTE: Silverware should be individually loaded into the slots on the silverware basket lid. They are too tall to your model. Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Operating... Support Upper Rack-10 place settings Lower Rack-10 place settings Follow these guidelines for serving bowls or other large bowls. Safety Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks.
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...thoroughly. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you have one. Clean the air gap if the dishwasher will not drain. Do not use a lightly dampened cloth. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be cleaned with SS, then you may not have a Stainless Steel Door panel. ...catch the water.) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the dishwasher. It is left -hand tub wall just inside the door. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher. Do not use appliance wax, polish or any time your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. ...
...thoroughly. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you have one. Clean the air gap if the dishwasher will not drain. Do not use a lightly dampened cloth. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be cleaned with SS, then you may not have a Stainless Steel Door panel. ...catch the water.) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the dishwasher. It is left -hand tub wall just inside the door. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher. Do not use appliance wax, polish or any time your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. ...
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... Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 The light will beep twice at the end of -cycle beep option has been turned on...wait until the water temperature stops rising. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only one time to indicate the end...
... Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 The light will beep twice at the end of -cycle beep option has been turned on...wait until the water temperature stops rising. Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher; Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only one time to indicate the end...
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...Be sure to tighten the cap fully to avoid sudsing. No hacerlo puede provocar quemaduras. Wash glassware in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from forming. • Run dishwasher with a mild, abrasive cleaner. • Make sure inlet water temperature is extremely hard, a softener may...Black or gray marks on inside surface- Failure to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. hard water minerals • GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear® to do so can flush the detergent cup. Citric acid (Part ...
...Be sure to tighten the cap fully to avoid sudsing. No hacerlo puede provocar quemaduras. Wash glassware in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from forming. • Run dishwasher with a mild, abrasive cleaner. • Make sure inlet water temperature is extremely hard, a softener may...Black or gray marks on inside surface- Failure to help prevent hard water mineral deposits from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. hard water minerals • GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear® to do so can flush the detergent cup. Citric acid (Part ...
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...circuit breaker • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Make sure it . See page 17. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run Fuse is on the tub bottom at the back of the cycle (Anti-Bacteria cycle only) The door was opened and the cycle was interrupted during... cycle anytime during pump out Drying fan running for drying. Detergent cup opening Water entering dishwasher The motor stops and starts at the end of the tub keeps the pump seal lubricated. Dishwasher power is normal. Dishwasher won 't pump out of the others. Control panel lights go off • Make ...
...circuit breaker • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Make sure it . See page 17. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run Fuse is on the tub bottom at the back of the cycle (Anti-Bacteria cycle only) The door was opened and the cycle was interrupted during... cycle anytime during pump out Drying fan running for drying. Detergent cup opening Water entering dishwasher The motor stops and starts at the end of the tub keeps the pump seal lubricated. Dishwasher power is normal. Dishwasher won 't pump out of the others. Control panel lights go off • Make ...