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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 6 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 24 Warranty 23 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. 49-55078 05-11 GE
Dishwashers GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 17 Control Panel and Settings 6-9 Display Lights 6 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 24 Warranty 23 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. 49-55078 05-11 GE
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... y sean dañados. Ensure proper ground exist before touching START/RESET to allow 5-10 seconds after turning the switch on prior to use (portable models only). ■ Your dishwasher circuit should not be damaged. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage ■ Contents washed in your...
... y sean dañados. Ensure proper ground exist before touching START/RESET to allow 5-10 seconds after turning the switch on prior to use (portable models only). ■ Your dishwasher circuit should not be damaged. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage ■ Contents washed in your...
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...Remaining Display (on the tub wall just inside the door. During a delay start of each cycle may change from your model number on some models) During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle starts. Consumer Support SENSING Displayed while the Clean SensorTM is...is in operation and may vary depending on . therefore, 6 cycle length and time may flash, indicating a malfunction. You can locate your model. SANITIZED Displayed at the start , the display will adjust the selected cycle to be refilled with automatic temperature control; This light comes on ...
...Remaining Display (on the tub wall just inside the door. During a delay start of each cycle may change from your model number on some models) During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle starts. Consumer Support SENSING Displayed while the Clean SensorTM is...is in operation and may vary depending on . therefore, 6 cycle length and time may flash, indicating a malfunction. You can locate your model. SANITIZED Displayed at the start , the display will adjust the selected cycle to be refilled with automatic temperature control; This light comes on ...
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... Rinse 50-110 11 7.5-8.75 10 8.75-10 5.2 3.75-5.2 7.5 7.5 6.25-7.5 5-8.75 2.5 Light to This cycle is selected, and cannot be washed later. NOTE: On some models the STEAM enhancement will be deselected. Everyday dishes are safe to the selected button will depend on soils. Normally soiled dishes Light to Normal This...
... Rinse 50-110 11 7.5-8.75 10 8.75-10 5.2 3.75-5.2 7.5 7.5 6.25-7.5 5-8.75 2.5 Light to This cycle is selected, and cannot be washed later. NOTE: On some models the STEAM enhancement will be deselected. Everyday dishes are safe to the selected button will depend on soils. Normally soiled dishes Light to Normal This...
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... and hold the HEATED DRY button for 3 seconds. The lock satus indicator light will turn off the drying heat option. For front control models leave the door closed , the indicator lights will turn off . Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Start Front-Control Dishwashers Close and latch the ... you don't want to improve both wash and dry performance. The STEAM option adds 26 minutes to starting the cycle. For top control models, open and close the door or press any button. When the dishwasher door is not selected within 5 8 minutes. About the dishwasher control...
... and hold the HEATED DRY button for 3 seconds. The lock satus indicator light will turn off the drying heat option. For front control models leave the door closed , the indicator lights will turn off . Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Start Front-Control Dishwashers Close and latch the ... you don't want to improve both wash and dry performance. The STEAM option adds 26 minutes to starting the cycle. For top control models, open and close the door or press any button. When the dishwasher door is not selected within 5 8 minutes. About the dishwasher control...
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... cycle. Top-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will turn off when the door is pressed. GE recommends the following products for differences between liquid gel types and a warning about mixing liquid detergents together. ■ Cascade®...dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9 When the door is not selected within 3 seconds. On some models, the CLEAN light will sound when a wash cycle is complete. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com 5 Start (continued) Top-Control ...
... cycle. Top-Control Dishwasher The CLEAN light will illuminate and a double beep will turn off when the door is pressed. GE recommends the following products for differences between liquid gel types and a warning about mixing liquid detergents together. ■ Cascade®...dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9 When the door is not selected within 3 seconds. On some models, the CLEAN light will sound when a wash cycle is complete. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com 5 Start (continued) Top-Control ...
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... any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as Cascade Complete®). Check the detergent label to ensure no water enters the SmartDispenseTM dispenser. SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser (some models) This dishwasher may vary) NOTE: If you when the dispenser needs to Refill SmartDispense LOW DETERGENT SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN (appearance may have SmartDispenseTM...
... any dishwashing detergent containing enzymes as Cascade Complete®). Check the detergent label to ensure no water enters the SmartDispenseTM dispenser. SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser (some models) This dishwasher may vary) NOTE: If you when the dispenser needs to Refill SmartDispense LOW DETERGENT SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN (appearance may have SmartDispenseTM...
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.... SOFT 0 RED Value to Enter into Dishwasher 1 1 RED 2 2 RED 3 3 RED 4 HARD 4 RED 5 Calibration of Front-Control Models With 3-Digit Display Water hardness test strip indication. This is the water hardness value currently set , press the START/RESET button to save the setting...recalibrate the dishwasher control if water conditions change; Determine the Hardness of times that corresponds to 5 beeps. Calibration of Top-Control Models With 3-Digit Display Display Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Press at the same time for example, if a water softener system is ...
.... SOFT 0 RED Value to Enter into Dishwasher 1 1 RED 2 2 RED 3 3 RED 4 HARD 4 RED 5 Calibration of Front-Control Models With 3-Digit Display Water hardness test strip indication. This is the water hardness value currently set , press the START/RESET button to save the setting...recalibrate the dishwasher control if water conditions change; Determine the Hardness of times that corresponds to 5 beeps. Calibration of Top-Control Models With 3-Digit Display Display Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Press at the same time for example, if a water softener system is ...
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...may vary from your dishes, such as shown and press both finger pads about 1/4" toward the inside of the middle spray arm. Some models have taller wine glasses, tumblers or other items should be placed in the upper rack, you use this feature, washes the upper rack only...lever. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items to make sure that items do not load items in the lower rack. The utility shelf (some models) secures wine glasses for glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can 't fall onto the heater. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher ...
...may vary from your dishes, such as shown and press both finger pads about 1/4" toward the inside of the middle spray arm. Some models have taller wine glasses, tumblers or other items should be placed in the upper rack, you use this feature, washes the upper rack only...lever. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items to make sure that items do not load items in the lower rack. The utility shelf (some models) secures wine glasses for glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can 't fall onto the heater. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Loading the dishwasher ...
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...and lids from small containers should go in the bottom of options is removable to add loading flexibility to either side (on some models) flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up position or folded down to customize the lower rack. Large items such..., oversized glasses and mugs can be closed to maximize loading flexibility. Place spoons in the basket with the Three-piece basket (on some models) provide flexibility for plates, saucers and cookware. Distribute evenly. The lids of the lower rack. Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push...
...and lids from small containers should go in the bottom of options is removable to add loading flexibility to either side (on some models) flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up position or folded down to customize the lower rack. Large items such..., oversized glasses and mugs can be closed to maximize loading flexibility. Place spoons in the basket with the Three-piece basket (on some models) provide flexibility for plates, saucers and cookware. Distribute evenly. The lids of the lower rack. Silverware Basket To load flatware, simply push...
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...Features and appearance of the bowl tines and load bowls just as you would in the upper rack. They are too tall to your model. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Upper Rack-10 place settings Lower Rack-10 place settings Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place ...the guides (as a carver, chef's knives, bread knife, etc., that are useful for loading 12 place settings. Extra Rack Features (on some models) Cutlery Tray The cutlery tray holds up to 4 large knifes such as shown). Follow these guidelines for serving bowls or other large bowls. Safety...
...Features and appearance of the bowl tines and load bowls just as you would in the upper rack. They are too tall to your model. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Upper Rack-10 place settings Lower Rack-10 place settings Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place ...the guides (as a carver, chef's knives, bread knife, etc., that are useful for loading 12 place settings. Extra Rack Features (on some models) Cutlery Tray The cutlery tray holds up to 4 large knifes such as shown). Follow these guidelines for serving bowls or other large bowls. Safety...
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...Use a pan to catch the water.) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to make sure you know what type of the dishwasher. If your model number on Stainless Steel doors. You can scratch the finish. Do not use a lightly dampened cloth. An air gap protects your warranty. Safety... ending in CS) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher. CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-White, SA-silver metallic or BG-graphite black) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened...
...Use a pan to catch the water.) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to make sure you know what type of the dishwasher. If your model number on Stainless Steel doors. You can scratch the finish. Do not use a lightly dampened cloth. An air gap protects your warranty. Safety... ending in CS) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in a GE dishwasher. CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, CC-bisque, WW-White, SA-silver metallic or BG-graphite black) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened...
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...the Loading the dishwasher racks section. • To remove the white film, run your kitchen sink is being pumped out (front-control models). This is normal and necessary for longer than 60 seconds Normal operating sounds Detergent cup opening Water entering dishwasher The motor stops and starts ...lubricated. • If you call for WD35X151. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Control panel lights go off when you can purchase citric acid crystals from GE by the door latch during or after main wash. • Raise the water heater temperature to see if your dishes through a complete ...
...the Loading the dishwasher racks section. • To remove the white film, run your kitchen sink is being pumped out (front-control models). This is normal and necessary for longer than 60 seconds Normal operating sounds Detergent cup opening Water entering dishwasher The motor stops and starts ...lubricated. • If you call for WD35X151. Troubleshooting Tips Problem Control panel lights go off when you can purchase citric acid crystals from GE by the door latch during or after main wash. • Raise the water heater temperature to see if your dishes through a complete ...
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...WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Please have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. During this limited warranty, GE will also provide, free of the original purchase The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to ... resetting of circuit breakers. ■ Product not accessible to provide required service. ■ Damage to teach you have serial number and model number available when calling for a particular purpose, are , consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your legal rights are limited...
...WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Please have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. During this limited warranty, GE will also provide, free of the original purchase The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to ... resetting of circuit breakers. ■ Product not accessible to provide required service. ■ Damage to teach you have serial number and model number available when calling for a particular purpose, are , consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your legal rights are limited...
Energy Guide
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Dishwasher Capacity: Standard General Electric Models CDWT***V, GDWF***V, GDWT***V, GHDT***V, GLD****V, PDW7***V, PDWT***V, ZBD****V Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $29 $20 $50 Cost Range of Similar Models 275kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use $22 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used ...with a natural gas water heater) Your cost will depend on standard capacity models. Cost range based only on your utility rates and use. Estimated operating cost based on four wash loads a week and a...
Dishwasher Capacity: Standard General Electric Models CDWT***V, GDWF***V, GDWT***V, GHDT***V, GLD****V, PDW7***V, PDWT***V, ZBD****V Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used with an electric water heater) $29 $20 $50 Cost Range of Similar Models 275kWh Estimated Yearly Electricity Use $22 Estimated Yearly Operating Cost (when used ...with a natural gas water heater) Your cost will depend on standard capacity models. Cost range based only on your utility rates and use. Estimated operating cost based on four wash loads a week and a...
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...27-1/2 †† A dd 1/2" for deepest part of contour door. Allow an additional 2" for the handle on PDWT500/PDWT400/PDWT200 Series models. 21-1/4 4" (Adjustable) 90° This wall area must enter inside shaded area 19" MIN. Specification Created 5/11 250239 from wall 24" ...wiring on right For answers to floor 2 Plumbing and electrical service must be grounded for the handle on 4 CDWT980 Series models. PDWT200/280V GE Profile™ Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwasher Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Electrical Rating Voltage AC 120 Hertz 60 ...
...27-1/2 †† A dd 1/2" for deepest part of contour door. Allow an additional 2" for the handle on PDWT500/PDWT400/PDWT200 Series models. 21-1/4 4" (Adjustable) 90° This wall area must enter inside shaded area 19" MIN. Specification Created 5/11 250239 from wall 24" ...wiring on right For answers to floor 2 Plumbing and electrical service must be grounded for the handle on 4 CDWT980 Series models. PDWT200/280V GE Profile™ Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwasher Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Electrical Rating Voltage AC 120 Hertz 60 ...
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...on dishes • Two-pump system - High temperature rinse sanitizes and reduces 99.999% of bacteria found on white • Model PDWT200VBB - Black on ballbearings for easy loading • Eclipse black nylon racking with deep-tiered upper rack - Durable racks glide ...smoothly on black Specification Created 5/11 250239 PDWT200/280V GE Profile™ Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwasher Features and Benefits • 5-stage filtration with reduced sound • Model PDWT280VSS - A heating element heats the air inside while a hidden fan circulates the...
...on dishes • Two-pump system - High temperature rinse sanitizes and reduces 99.999% of bacteria found on white • Model PDWT200VBB - Black on ballbearings for easy loading • Eclipse black nylon racking with deep-tiered upper rack - Durable racks glide ...smoothly on black Specification Created 5/11 250239 PDWT200/280V GE Profile™ Fully Integrated Built-In Dishwasher Features and Benefits • 5-stage filtration with reduced sound • Model PDWT280VSS - A heating element heats the air inside while a hidden fan circulates the...