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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

Calibration of 12-Button Front-Control

Models With 3-Digit Display

Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher

not running).

Press 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.

Press 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.

Once 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

Open the door and touch a pad (other than

START) to turn lights on.

Press 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.

Press 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.

Once 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

Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher

not running).

Press 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.

To 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.

Once finished pressing the pad, you will hear a

confirmation with beeps for the number of times

you pressed the pad.

If the number of beeps is not what you desire,

start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to

reenter a new water hardness level.

Once the water hardness is set, press the

START/RESET pad to save the setting and return

the dishwasher to normal operation.

Top controls

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

Press 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.

To 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.

Once finished pressing the pad, you will hear a

confirmation with beeps for the number of times

you pressed the pad.

If the number of beeps is not what you desire,

start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to

reenter a new water hardness level.

Once 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

home.

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SmartDispense

Detergent Dispenser

Water Hardness Calibration

0 RED

1 RED

2 RED

3 RED

4 RED

SOFT

HARD

Value to Enter

into Dishwasher

Press at the same time.

Display

LOW DETERGENT

Smart Dispense

ENSING

ASHING

RYING

ANITIZED

LEAN

RINSE ONLY

SINGLE RACK WASH

PLASTIC CYCLE

CHINA CYCLE

SPEED CYCLE

NORMAL

OOKWARE

NTI-

ACTERIAL

Press at the same time.

Display

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Brand	GE
Model	PDW8200J01BB
Category	Dishwashers
File type	PDF
File size	2.99 MB

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After my dishwasher has finished it's cycle, the container that holds the tablet hasn't opened. How is this possible? Verified

This problem is often caused by dishes that are blocking the container. Check this before turning on the dishwasher.

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The dishwasher does not heat the water anymore, why is that? Verified

It is likely that the heating element is defective. Have it replaced. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer.

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Can I use regular salt in my dishwasher? Verified

No, regular salt may contain substances that can cause damage to your appliance.

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Do I need to rinse my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher? Verified

Rinsing the dishes is not necessary, but you do need to remove any large, hard and fat leftovers. These could clog the drain over time.

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Can I open the dishwasher while it is running? Verified

Most dishwashers are equipped with a water stop, making the program stop immediately when the door is opened and meaning no water will come out. With some models this can cause problems over time. With built-in dishwashers it is possible that frequently opening the dishwasher while running may cause water damage to surrounging cabinets because of the steam that is released.

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Should I open the dishwasher after it finished running to have the dishes dry quicker? Verified

This depends on the type of dishwasher and the location of the dishwasher. Some dishwashers are equipped with a feature that dries the dishes after the washing program. In that case opening the dishwasher will have no added value. With built-in dishwashers it is possible that frequently opening the dishwasher while running may cause water damage to surrounging cabinets because of the steam that is released.

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After the dishwaser has finished its cycle, the plastic dishes are still wet but the rest isn't. Why is that? Verified

Plastic is a bad conductor of heat, allowing the products to cool down quickly. The moisture that remains on it then evaporates far less than for example on ceramics or metal.

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Can I connect a dishwasher to an extension cord? Verified

Appliances that require large amounts of power, like a dishwasher, can not be connected to all extension cords. See what the power usage of the dishwasher is, which is indicated in Watt, and check if the extension cord cn handle this. There are extension cords with thicker cables that are made to handle larger appliances.

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Is it a problem to have scratches on the metal on the inside of the dishwasher? Verified

The inside of most dishwashers is made of stainless steel and are not affected by scratches.

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Can I put pans with Teflon in the dishwasher? Verified

Yes, you can. However, the pan will wear faster than when it is cleaned by hand. When cleaning a pan with Teflon by hand, never use a scourer but use a soft sponge or cloth.

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Can I put wooden objects such as spatulas and cutting boards in the dishwasher? Verified

No. Wooden objects can get damaged or warped in a dishwasher. Also, the wood fibres that come free might damage the dishwasher. Wooden cutting boards are often made with glue that can come loose after being in the dishwasher several times.

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Can my GE appliance also run on a generator? Verified

In general this is possible, but always check this with the manufacturer of your generator. Also be aware that some appliances require a lot of power when starting up (ie: refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners). It's also a good idea to use a generator that is voltage regulated and surge protected. When in doubt you should contact the manufacturer.

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