GE PDW8000 Dishwasher User Manual


 
Using the dishwasher.
SmartDispense TMDetergent Dispenser Csomemodels;
This dishwasher may have SmartDispenseTM, a Aim the detergent bottle at the opening in the door
feature which automatically dispensesliquid and begin to fill.
automatic dishwasher detergent into each cgcle
based on soil level and water hardness.
To utilize the SmartDispense TM Detergent Dispenser,
it must first be filled. Although any liquid or gel
automatic dishwashing detergent can be used in the
SmartDispense TM system, all liquid or gel automatic
dishwashing detergents are not the same. Most
automatic dishwashing detergents are chlorine
bleach-based (such as Cascade ® or Electrasol ®)
while others contain enzgmes (such as Cascade
Complete®).
Do not mix ang chlorine bleach-bused automatic
dishwashing detergent with ang dishwashing
detergent containing enzymes as this could cause
the detergents to congeal and lead to blockage of
the SmartDispense TM system. Check the detergent
label to determine if the detergent is chlorine
bleach-based or one that contains enzymes. It is
recommended that the same type of detergent be
used when refilling your SmartDispense TM system.
CAUTION! Absolutely do not add
powder detergent, tablets or any liquid soap or
detergent normally usedfor washing hands or
dishesin a sink.Only useliquid or gel detergent
specifically designedfor usein an automatic
dishwasheE
Toopen the dispenserfor filling, pushdown and
turn the blue cap counterclockwise untilthe cap is
loose.Lift cap off.
Set the door at a comfortable angle to fillthe
dispenseE
The dispenserwill hold 45 ozof liquid dishwasher
detergent (standard sizebottle).
Turn clockwise.
When full,replace the cap and turn clockwise until
tight. If residueisleft on the door,it will be washed
off in the next cycle.
An indicator light will turn on to notify you when the
dispenser needsto be filled again.After filling, the light
will not turn off until the door isclosed.A full dispenser
will last approximately ! month for the average useE
STATUS
Light will SmartDispense
turn on _ 0 LOWDETERGENT 0 DRYING
when 0 SENSING 0 SANITIZED
time to
refill _ WASHING CLEAN
{appearance mag varg)
NOTE:Ifyou are not usingSmartDispenseTM and you
want toturn the LOWDETERGENTLEDlightoff,press
the ADDEDHEATpad 5 timeswithin 3 seconds.Youwill
hear 3 beeps;then the lightwill go off.Youcanturn the
light backon by pressingthe ADDEDHEATpad 5 times
within 3 seconds.
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