GE PDW8400, PDW8500, PDW8200, PDW8600 owner manual Using the dishwasher, Check the Water Temperature

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About the dishwasher control panel.

5 Start

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.

6 Clean

The CLEAN light is illuminated when a wash cycle is complete. The light will stay ON until the door is opened.

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.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Flashing display lights.

Status Indicator Lights

What It Means

 

START/RESET

Cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESET pad. Light will quit

 

flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water.

Using the dishwasher.

 

 

Check the Water Temperature

 

The entering water should be at least 120°F and not more

the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and

than 150°F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish

let the water run continuously into the glass until the

damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or

temperature stops rising.

meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest

 

Use Jet-Dry ® Rinse Agent

Jet-Dry®rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic.

Support

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.

1

 

Turn the dispenser knob to the left and lift it out.

2

 

Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.

3

 

Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.

4

 

Replace the dispenser knob.

5

Indicator

 

window

Dispenser cap

Consumer

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.

To adjust the setting

Remove the dispenser knob; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise

6to increase the amount of rinse agent.

Rinse agent adjuster

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