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vvvvvv.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions ... 2, 3 PD W8 900 Series Operating In_Cn_tions Care and Cleaning ..15, 16 PDW9700 Series Control Panel and Setting_ ..PD W9900 Series Flashing Display Lights ..I,oading Place Settings ..I,oading the Racks ..19-14 Optional Accessories...
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This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting www.GEAppfiances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737)inthe United States. In Canada, visit www.geappliances.ca or call 1.800.361.3400.
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Detexgents and Jet-Dry ® and Cascade Rinse Aid ¢') maxlttfil('ttxrer's i'ecoillilx endations. rinse agents have been approved fin" use in all GE dishwashexs. • Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such electronic air cleaner...
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About the dishwasher controlpanel You canlocateyourmodel n umber o n thetubwafljustinsidethedoor.Throughout thismanual, features andappearance m ayvaryfromyourmodel PDW8900 Series ..........IglmlD PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series ENHANCEMENTS STATUS c_¢_o_ • LOWBET£_ENT • DRYING HE_EOe_ • SENSING N S,_IITIZ r_a_Ec •...
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(onsomemodels) Thiscycleis specifically d esigned forglasses. PLASTICS CYCLEHeavy7.3gal.,58 rain. (onsomemodels) Medium6.1gal.,56rain. Light 4.9gal.,53 rain. Thiscycleis specifically d esigned to reduce theriskof melting plasticitemsandimprove plastic drying. F orremoving redtomato-based s tains,GE recommends the useof Cascade P lasticBooster7 SINGLE RACK WASH Heavy6.1gal.,67 rain. (onsomemodels) Medium5.1gal.,59rain.
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About the dishwasher controlpanel Enhancements (COl?tiylued) ADDED HEAT Whenselected, the cyclewill run longer with heating elements onto improve bothwashanddry (EXTRA HOTWASH) performance. NOTE:Cannot b eselected with RINSEONLYcycle. PREWASH Forusewith heavily soiledand/ordried-on, baked-on soils.ThisoptionMUSTbe selected PRIDRto (onsomemodels) startingthecycle. T hisoptionadds16minutes to the cycletime. NOTE:Cannot b eselected with RINSEONLYcycle.
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Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESETpad. Light will out the water: quit flashing after the dishwasher autonmticallv drains Recommendeddishwasher products. GE recommends the fl)llowing products fin" use in • Only use liquid dishwasher deteigent in the its dishwashe_: Smart Dispense_: •...
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Usingthe dishwasher. Checkthe Water Temperature The entering water should be at least 120°!:and not more than 150°!:for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.
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www.GEAppliances.com ProperUse of Detergent Filling the Dispenser Your dishwasher comes equipped Mth an automatic liquid dishwasher detergent dispenser _]]t the dispenser (-oxer is closed, open the coxer (SmartDispense) and a Main Washer dispense_: Yim by depressing the coxer latch. can use either of these (lispense_ but don't...
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Usingthe dishwasher. SmartDispenseDetergent Dispenser This dishwasher contains a SmartDispense feature dispenser will hold 45 oz of liquid dishwasher which automatically dispenses liquid dishwasher detergent (standard size bottle). detergent into each cycle based on soil level water hardness. To utilize SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser;...
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wvvw.GEAppliances.com Smart DispenseDetergent Dispenser(Cont.) Water hardness calibration Before YouUse YourSmartDispense Detergent Dispenser From tile standby mode (dishwasher not running a cycle and the panel lights are oil), the constllllei" Your dishwasher colnes equii)ped with inav enter the water hardness selection inode.
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Loadingthe dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model Upper Rack Mthough the upper rack is fin" glasses, cups The upper rack is good fin" all kinds of odd-shaped utensils.
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www.GEAppliances.com Lower Rack The lower rack is best used for plates, _dso, be carefid not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend S_ltlceI'S alld cookwai'e. I,aI'_e itelIlS stl(h broiler pans and baking racks should through the bottom...
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Loadingthe dishwasher racks. Extra Rack Features (on some models) Cutlery Tray cutle D" tray holds up to 4 large knffes such as a carx'e_; chef's knives, bread knife, etc., that too tall to fit in tile silverware basket. Hook tile trax onto tile rear of tile upper rock.
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Optionalaccessories, www.GEAppliances.com These accessories are available at extra cost (VISA, You can change the appearance _ffyour dishwasher to match your kitchen cabinets by ordering one el MasterCard or Discover cards accepted) by calling these opti'onal accessories (PDX._)700 Sedes models 800.626.2002. In Canada, please reti_r m the yellow ouly):...
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GE dishwashex: If the dishwasher or inner CERAMA BRYTE _ can order Stainless door should be scratched or dented (hwing Steel...
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Cascade® and Electrasol® Dishwashing Detergents have been approved fi)r use in all GE dishwashe_. • Use of the RINSE ONLYcycle after adding Some tomatoJ_ased the dish to the load foods cml stain can decrease the level of staining.
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Cascade *>and Electrasol ® Automatic Dishwashing Deteigents have been apl)roved t0r use in all GE dishwashei_. Dishes don't dig Low hflet water temperature • Make sure inlet _;_ter temperature is correct (see Using the dishwasher section). • Select HEATED DRY.
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GE Service Protection Plus rM GE, a name recognized worldwide fbr quality and dependability; oflers y'ou Service Protection Plus'"--comprehensive protection on all y'our appliances-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We71CoverAny Appliance. • Backed by GE • All brands covered Anywhere.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence ira us. XA/eare proud to ha_e you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your appliance investment: Complete and mall After mailing tfte...
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(;E will also provide, free of charge, all labor in-home service to replace defecti\'e part. What GE Will Not Cover (for customers in the United States): • Service trips to your home to teach you how to use •...
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We recognize tile need to design fin" a wide range of ph):sical and nlental abilities and ilni)ailments. For details of GE's Univei_al Design ai)plications, including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website to&w: For the hearing...
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