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GE PDWT200VWW Owner's Manual

GE PDWT200VWW Owner's Manual

Stainless steel tub dishwashers

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Safety Instructions
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2-5
Operating
Instructions
Care and Cleaning
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17
6-9
Display Lights .......................
6
16
Loading the Racks .............
14-16
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9
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10-13
Tips ...... 18-20
Consumer
Support
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24
Warranty
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25
Write the model
und seriul
numbers
here:
Model #
Seriul #
You can find them on the tub wall
just inside the door.
Stainless Steel
Tub Dishwashers
49-55078 05-11GE

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Summary of Contents for GE PDWT200VWW

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions ... Operating Instructions Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning ....Tub Dishwashers Control Panel and Settings ..Display Lights ....... Loading Place Settings ..... Loading the Racks ..... 14-16 Recommended Dishwasher Products ......Using the Dishwasher ..10-13 Troubleshooting Tips ..
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING-- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. Ik iADVERTENCIA! Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING-- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage [] Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such [] Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters available, may be hot to the touch.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING-- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ik WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
  • Page 5 Io puerto, debido a la RinseAid fueron aprobados pot su uso en todos los posibilidad de que sus dedos pequehos sean lavavajillosde GE. presionados contra la puerta. [] Ubique articulos puntiagudos de modo que no haya...
  • Page 6: Control Panel And Settings

    About the dishwasher control panel. Youcanlocate your model n umberonthetubwal!justinsidethedoor.Throughout thismanualfeatures andappearance m ay varyfromyourmodel. Front-Control Dishwashers Sensing © Sanitized © Clean ..........Options Cycles Light .._.s--- ......0 (_ash) f" San, _ F_ //Start Del_y_°_ Seeeted_, f_Added_ (S;iam) ......
  • Page 7 GEAppliances.com Wash Programs (Selections) FronbControlDishwashers:Closeand latch door.Pressthe button for the desiredwash cycle. Top-ControlDishwashers:Usethe SelectCyclebutton to scroll through the wash cycles while the door is open. NOTE:All cycle times and water usage information contained in the following section are approximate values.Actual resultswill depend on several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature and amount of soilin the wash water.
  • Page 8 About the dishwasher control panel. _)_ Enhancements The light above the selected button will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENThas been selected. ENHANCEMENTS DESCRIPTION DELAYHOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (depending on model). Pressthe DELAYSTARTbutton to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle;...
  • Page 9: Recommended Dishwasher Products

    GEAppliances.com Start (continued) Top-Control Dishwashers After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, touch the START/RESET b utton to ready the dishwasher to begin the cycle. Close the door to start the cycle or begin the DELAYSTART countdown. When the cycle starts, the water fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins. The dishwasher will always display your last selection and enhancements.
  • Page 10: Using The Dishwasher

    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 the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuouslbt into the glass until the temperature stops rising.
  • Page 11 Contactyour water detergentthat isnot formulatedto work with automatic companyto get informationaboutthe hardness of the dishwashers. water in yourarea.Alternatively, you may purchase a hard water teststrip from GE.Call1-800-626-2002 and ask for part numberWD01×10295.
  • Page 12 Using the dishwasher. SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser (some models) This dishwashermay have SmartDispense T M, a feature Aimthe detergent bottle at the opening in the door and which automatically dispensesliquidautomatic begin to fill. dishwasherdetergent into eachcycle basedon soil level and water hardness.To utilizethe SmartDispensd DetergentDispenser, i t must first be filled.
  • Page 13 GEAppliances.com SmartDispense Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs Water hardness test strip indication. Value to Enter into to be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow Dishwasher the directions below to calibrate the dishwasher SOFT 0 RED _ to the hardness of your tap water.
  • Page 14: Loading The Racks

    Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets mag varg from gour model. Upper Rack Although the upper rack is primarily for The upper rack is good for all kinds of glasses,cups and saucers, pots and pans can odd-shaped utensils.
  • Page 15 GEAppliances.com Lower Rack The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers Fold-down tines (on some models) provide and cookware. Large items such as broiler flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. pans and baking racks should go along the The tines may be left in the up position or folded down to customize the lower rack.
  • Page 16: Loading Place Settings

    Loading the dishwasher racks. Extra Rack Features (on some models) Cutlery Tray The cutlery tray holds up to 4 large knifes such as a carver, chef's knives, bread knife, etc., that are too tall to fit in the silverware basket. Hook the tray onto the rear of the upper rack.
  • Page 17 Inner Door The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be scratched or dented during normal use, they will not rust or corrode.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit 6EAppliences.com. You may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Error Messages DishwasherBEEPS Thisis a reminderthat gour •...
  • Page 19 GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Sudsin the tub Correctdetergent • Useonlyautomaticdishwasher d etergentsto avoidsudsing. wasn't used Cascade ®AutomaticDishwashing Detergents havebeenapproved • for usein all GEdishwashers. Toremovesudsfrom the tub,openthe dishwasher a nd let sudsdissipate. C lose and latchthe dishwasher d oor.Pumpoutwater bytouchingthe START/RESET buttononce;then 30 secondslater, touchthe START/RESET...
  • Page 20 Before gou call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Controlpanel lights Timetoo long between • Eachbutton mustbe touchedwithin 5 minutesof the others. go offwhen you're touching of selectedbuttons Torelight,touch any button again,or unlockand relatchdoor. settingcontrols Water standing in This is normal •...
  • Page 21 Notes.
  • Page 22 Notes. GEAppliances.com...
  • Page 23 USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
  • Page 24: Consumer Support

    Contact Us GEAppliances.corn In the U.S.: If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE,contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GEAppliances, Appliance Park Louisville,KV/40225 In Canada: w_,_v.GEAppliances.ca,or write to: Director, Consumer Relations,ivlabeCanada Inc.