GE PDW8900 Series Technical Service Manual page 6

Selections
'
PDW8900
Series Press the pad for the desired wash cycle.
PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series: Use the Arrow Pads
a
to scroll through
the
wash cycles.
NOTE. All cycle times and water usage information contained in the following section are approximate values only. Actual
results will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, inlet temperature, household water pressure, and turbidity
of the wash water.
The light above or next
to
the selected
pad will be ON
to
indicate which
WASH CYCLE
has been selected.
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ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy
7.8 gal., 105 min.
Medium 6.7 gal., 95 min.
Light 5.6 ga1.,-85 min.
This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will
vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
NOTE: The Anti-Bacteria cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted
during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate
water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the
sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.
NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.
COOKWARE Heavy
8.9
gal.,
80
min.
(POTS & PANS) Medium 7.8 gal., 70 min.
Light 6.7 gal., 60 min.
This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle.
NORMAL WASH Heavy 7.8 gal., 75 min.
Medium 6.7 gal., 65 min.
Light 4.5 gal., 50 min.
This cycle is for mediumlheavily soiled dishes and glassware.
SPEED CYCLE 6.7 gal., 35 min.
This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.
CHINA CRYSTAL 6.7 gal., 35 min.
This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.
PLASTICS CYCLE Heavy 6.7 gal., 160 min.
Medium 5.6 gal., 150 min.
Light 4.5 gal., 130 min.
The longer time for this cycle includes a built-in drying portion that is specifically designed to reduce
the risk of melting plastic items and improve plastic drying. For removing red tomato-based stains,
GE recommends the use of Cascadem Plastic Booster?
SINGLE RACK WASH Heavy 6.1 gal., 45 min.
Medium
5.1
gal., 35 min.
Light 4.1 gal., 30 min.
This cycle washes lightly soiled dishes on the upper rack only.
RINSE ONLY 2.3 gal., 10 min.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.
NOTE: On the PDW8900 Series models, the CHINA CRYSTAWLASTICS selector is a toggle pad; toggle the pad until
the desired cycle is indicated.
NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with a Cleansensor" with automatic temperature control; therefore, cycle length and
time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions.
NOTE Only the Anti-Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal
and sanitization efficacy