Owner’s Manual GE Profile ™ Dishwashers GEAppliances.com PDW7300 PDW7700 PDW7800 PDW7880 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2, 3 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Product Registration . . . . .13, 14 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 10 Control Panel and Settings . . 4–6 Loading Place Settings . . . . . . . 9 Loading the Racks . . . . . . . . . . 8 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . .9 Using the Dishwasher . . .
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions 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. Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher: Door latch keeper WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER ■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely CAUTION: Contents washed in to damage the door seal.
Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1 6 3 5 4 2 Operating Instructions Control Settings 1 Status Indicator Lights The Status display tells you what’s happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.
GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions SPEED CYCLE Heavy 9.3 gal., 36 min. Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min. Light 5.7 gal., 33 min. This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware. CHINA CRYSTAL Heavy 10.0 gal., 49 min. Medium 7.2 gal., 36 min. Light 7.2 gal., 36 min. This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal. GLASSES Heavy 10.0 gal., 45 min. (on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 33 min. Light 7.2 gal., 32 min. This cycle is specifically designed for glasses.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the dishwasher control panel. 5 Start 6 Clean 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.
Using the dishwasher. GEAppliances.com ■ No prerinsing of normal food soil is required. ■ Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. ■ Remove large quantities of any remaining food. Using the Dishwasher Door door must be closed to select a 1 The LOAD SELECTION or an ENHANCEMENT. ■ Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil. ■ Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel.
Safety Instructions Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics.
Loading place settings… GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Operating Instructions Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings Follow these guidelines for loading 12 place settings. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
Safety Instructions Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: off electrical power to the 1 Cut dishwasher.
Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel lights go off when you’re setting controls Time too long between touching of selected pads • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door. Noise Some of the sounds you’ll hear are normal • Detergent cup opening.
Safety Instructions Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little detergent • Use Jet-Dry ® rinse agent to remove spots and prevent new film buildup. • To remove stubborn spots and preexisting film from glassware: 1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.
GE Dishwasher Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
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