GE PDE9900 manual Important Safety Notice

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product . If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.

RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES

If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.

GE Consumer & Industrial

Technical Service Guide

Copyright © 2006

All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.

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Contents Technical Service Guide Important Safety Notice Table of Contents Model Number NomenclatureW 9 9 8 0 L 0 0 S S Serial NumberIntroduction Control Features PDW8900 SeriesSelections Enhancements Start Left Side View Component Locator ViewsPDW8900 Series Shown Inside Cabinet View PDW8900 Series Shown Door ViewFront of Dishwasher PDW9000 Series ShownPDW8900 Series Shown Bottom View Rear of DishwasherPDW8900 Series Dishwasher ComponentsDoor Panel PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series Keypad Assembly PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series Water Hardness Test Strip Indication Water Hardness Test and Calibration Test Water HardnessSmartDispenseTM Calibration Front Mount Control PDW8900To remove the reservoir SmartDispenseTMDetergent Reservoir Detergent Level Sensor To remove the pump Positive Displacement PumpApproximate Detergent Use Consumer Purge Cycle When to Purge the Bulk Dispenser TankCustomer Purge of the Bulk Dispenser Tank ﬁrst time the module is activated Door Interlock SwitchDetergent/Rinse Module Middle Spray Arm Using the Dishwasher with the Upper Rack RemovedRemoval and Replacement Fill Funnel Upper Spray ArmMain Conduit Lower Spray Arm, Fine Filter, and Inlet CoverHeating Element Calibrating the Turbidity Sensor Turbidity SensorTest Drain System Smart Fill System Water Valve and Flood Switch Water Valve TestDemo Mode Wash CyclesControl Module Control Module BoardActive Vent Single Rack WashTM Normal Wash CycleCirculation Pump and Motor Wax Motor and MagnetDoor Spring Installation Service Mode Description TimeFactory Test Mode Entering Factory Test ModeSchematics and Strip Circuits Verify operation afterPDW9700 Series PDW9900 SeriesWarranty for 2005 Product For The Period GE Will ReplaceWarranty for 2006 and Later Product For The Period GE Will Replace