GE CDW9000 Series, PDW9000 Series, PDW8000 Series Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

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SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

Safety

Prior to the first use, the dishwasher needs to be calibrated for water hardness. Please follow directions below to calibrate the dishwasher to the hardness of your tap water.

Determine the Hardness of Your Tap Water

In the bag that contained these instructions, you should find a water hardness test strip package. Read the instructions on the package, remove the test strip and follow the instructions to determine the hardness level of your tap water. You will use this information to calibrate your dishwasher to dispense the optimal amount of detergent.

Water hardness test strip indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Value to Enter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

into Dishwasher

SOFT

0 RED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 RED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

2 RED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 RED

4

HARD

4 RED

5

 

 

Calibration of 12-Button Front-Control Models With 3-Digit Display

3Press the “Up” Arrow Pad to raise the value or the “Down” Arrow Pad to lower the value. Set the water hardness value to the number determined with the test strip and table at the left.

4Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation.

Calibration of Models Without a 3-Digit Display

Front controls

1Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher not running).

2Press the COOKWARE and DELAY HOURS pads together for 3 seconds. All lights will light up and you will hear 1 to 5 beeps. The number of beeps indicates the current hardness value.

3To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS pad the number of times that corresponds to the water hardness value determined at the left. The control will beep each time you press the pad.

4Once finished pressing the pad, you will hear a confirmation with beeps for the number of times you pressed the pad.

Instructions

Operating Instructions

5If the number of beeps is not what you desire, start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to reenter a new water hardness level.

Press at the same time.

Display

1Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher not running).

2Press the COOKWARE and DELAY HOURS pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The display will show a number from 1 to 5. This is the water hardness value currently set.

3Press the COOKWARE pad to raise the value or the NORMAL pad to lower the value. Set the water hardness value to the number determined with the test strip and table above.

4Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation.

Calibration of 7-Button Front-Control Models With 3-Digit Display

ANTI-BACTERIAL

SPEED CYCLE

SINGLE RACK WASH

Smart Dispense

DRYING

LOW DETERGENT

COOKWARE

CHINA CYCLE

RINSE ONLY

SENSING

SANITIZED

NORMAL

PLASTIC CYCLE

 

WASHING

CLEAN

Display

Press at the same time.

1Open the door and touch a pad (other than START) to turn lights on.

2Press the “Up” Arrow Pad and DELAY HOURS pad at the same time for 3 seconds. The display will show a number from 1 to 5. This is the water hardness value currently set.

6Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation.

Top controls

1Open the door and touch a pad to turn lights on.

2Press the “Up” Arrow Pad and DELAY HOURS pad at the same time for 3 seconds. All lights will light up and you will hear 1 to 5 beeps. The number of beeps indicates the current hardness value.

3To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS pad the number of times that corresponds to the water hardness value determined at the left. The control will beep each time you press the pad.

4Once finished pressing the pad, you will hear a confirmation with beeps for the number of times you pressed the pad.

5If the number of beeps is not what you desire, start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to reenter a new water hardness level.

6Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation.

NOTE: You should recalibrate the dishwasher control if water conditions change; for example, if a water softener system is added or removed from your

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Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

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Contents You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door Safety InstructionsWrite the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial # Flashing Display LightsOn prior to use Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions Consumer SupportGe.com SupportOperating Instructions About the dishwasher control panel Control SettingsSafety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportNormal Wash Heavy 8.8 gal., 70 min ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 8.8 gal., 105 minMedium 7.5 gal., 95 min Light 6.3 gal., 85 min PDW8000 Series EnhancementsStart Recommended dishwasher products CleanStatus Indicator Lights What It Means Flashing display lightsDish Preparation Prior to Loading Using the dishwasherCheck the Water Temperature Use Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse AgentFilling Manual Detergent Dispenser SafetyManual Detergent Dispenser InstructionsSet the door at a comfortable angle to fill the dispenser Troubleshooting TipsSmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser some models Top controls Determine the Hardness of Your Tap WaterFront controls Close and latch the door lights on, dishwasher not runningUpper Rack Adjustable Upper RackLoading the dishwasher racks To remove the upper rack Lower RackRemoving the Upper Rack Silverware BasketExtra Rack Features on some models Loading place settings…Caring for the dishwasher Problem Possible Causes What To Do Before you call for service…Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Error Messages Possible Causes What To DoMake sure inlet water temperature is at least 120F Flatware Make sure water temperature is at least 120FYou are using it. See pages 9 Touch the START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessaryWater won’t pump Go off when you’reSetting controls Water standing Control panel lightsGE Service Protection Plus We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere AnytimeConsumer Product Ownership Registration Page Page Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY GE Dishwasher WarrantyFor The Period GE Will Replace Consumer Support LaveGE Profile-MDvaisselle Soutien au consommateur Instructions de FonctionnementConseils de dépannage Avant de jeter votre vieux lave-vaisselle Fonctionnement Instructions deConseils de dépannage Soutien au ConsommateurSoutien au consommateur Conseils de dépannage Le panneau de contrôle du lave-vaisselleRéglage des contrôles Instructions de sécurité’efficacité de lavage et d’aseptisation Conseils de dépannage Soutien au consommateurChoix Options Conseils de dépannage Soutien Produits de lavage de vaisselle recommandésVoyants lumineux qui clignotent Au consommateurRemplissage du distributeur Utilisation du lave-vaisselleVérifiez la température de l’eau Préparation de la vaisselle avant son chargementRemplissage du distributeur manuel de détergent Distributeur manuel de détergentDe sécurité De dépannage Soutien au consommateurInstructions Distributeur de détergent SmartDispenseMD certains modèlesAprès avoir réglé la dureté de l’eau, appuyez sur Commandes sur le hautTrouvez la dureté de votre eau d’alimentation Le montant optimal de détergentDépannage Chargement des paniers de votre lave-vaisselleSécurité Soutien au consommateur Conseils dePanier à argenterie Dépannage Soutien au consommateurPanier inférieur Enlèvement du panier supérieurChargement des couverts… Chargement des paniers du lave-vaisselleSoutien Soins de votre lave-vaisselleProblème Causes possibles Ce qu’il faut faire Avant d’appeler le service de réparations…Messages d’erreur Causes possibles Ce qu’il faut faire Du distributeur ou Voile sur les verresDétergent qui reste Dans les réservoirsDe la cuve En réglant les commandesLe lave-vaisselle Ne fonctionne pasOwnership Registration Inscription de propriété de produit de consommation Instructions de fonctionnement Soutien au consommateur Ce qui n’est pas couvert Garantie GE sur les lave-vaisselleConseils de Pour une période de GE remplaceraProlongation de garantie Soutien au consommateur Service de réparationsPièces et accessoires Studio de conception réaliste
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