Flashing Display Lights; Dish Preparation Prior To Loading - GE PDW7000 Series Owner's Manual

About the dishwasher control panel.
Start
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Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and
desired enhancements. Touch the START/RESET pad to
begin the cycle. Water fill begins, and approximately 60
seconds later the wash action begins.
NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so
you don't have to reprogram each time. When the
dishwasher door is fully closed, the control panel lights
will display the last settings you selected.
Clean
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The CLEAN light is illuminated when a wash cycle is
complete. The light will stay ON until the door is opened
and then closed and latched or when a pad is pressed
with the door closed. You can turn off the CLEAN light
by pressing any pad when the door is latched.

Flashing display lights.

Status Indicator Lights
START/RESET
Using the dishwasher.
Check the Water Temperature
The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more
than 150°F 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
Use Jet-Dry
Jet-Dry
flatware, cookware and plastic.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will
last approximately one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.
Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
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Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out.
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Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.
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Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.
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Replace the dispenser cap.
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Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory
setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a
higher setting. If you see foam in the dishwasher, move the indicator to a lower setting.
To adjust the setting
Remove the dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the
amount of rinse agent, clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent.

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

I No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.
I Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins
and seeds.
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I Remove large quantities of any remaining food.
What It Means
Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESET pad. Light will stop
flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water.
® or Cascade Crystal Clear
® or Cascade Crystal Clear ® rinse agents remove spots and prevent new film buildup on your dishes, glasses,
If you don't want to change any of the settings, simply
touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.
If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn
off if the START/RESET pad is not selected within two
minutes. To activate the display, open and close the door
or press any pad.
Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATED
DRY will automatically be programmed. Make any new
selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin
the cycle.
the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let
the water run continuously into the glass until the
temperature stops rising.
® Rinse Agent
Indicator
window
I Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and
excessive amounts of grease or oil.
I Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless
steel.
Dispenser cap
Rinse
agent
adjuster