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49-55105  

USING THE DISHW

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SHER

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°F (49°C) and 
not more than 150°F (66°C) for effective cleaning and to 
prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a 
candy or meat thermometer. 

Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, 
place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run 
continuously into the glass until the temperature stops 
rising.

Dispensers

Use a Rinse Agent

Rinse agents, such as 

Cascade

®

 Platinum Rinse Aid

 are designed for great drying action and to protect against 

spots and film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic.

Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (104 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately 
one month.

1

  Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.

2

  Turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise and lift out.

3

  Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full. You may need to pause several times to allow 

rinse aid to settle.

4

  Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming inside  

the dishwasher.

5

  Replace the dispenser cap.

Rinse Aid Setting

The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted.  
The factory setting is at the midpoint. If water drops or hard water spots  
remain on dishes after the dry cycle,  
increase the setting.

To adjust the setting

Remove the dispenser cap;

Turn the adjuster counterclockwise  
to increase the amount of rinse agent,  
clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse  
agent.

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Indicator

Dispenser cap

Adjustable setting dial

M

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M

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Counterclockwise 

to reduce water 

drops and hard 

water spots

Clockwise to 

reduce foaming

Summary of Contents for PDW1860

Page 1: ...nside the door GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company Manufactured under trademark license OWNER S MANUAL DISHWASHERS 49 55105 08 16 GEA SAFETY INFORMATION 4 USING THE DISHWASHER Getting St...

Page 2: ...to every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need...

Page 3: ...49 55105 3 WELCOME Notes...

Page 4: ...ult in risk of fire and personal injury To minimize the possibility of electric shock disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance NOTE Turning the dishwasher off...

Page 5: ...lement and be damaged 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...

Page 6: ...l entretien REMARQUE Le fait d arr ter le lave vaisselle ne coupe l alimentation lectrique de l appareil Nous vous recommandons de confier la r paration de votre lectrom nager un technicien qualifi A...

Page 7: ...endommager AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE SUFFOCATION POUR UN ENFANT COINC L INT RIEUR DE L APPAREIL LIMINATION APPROPRI E DU LAVE VAISSELLE Les lave vaisselle jet s ou abandonn s sont dangereux m me si vou...

Page 8: ...corriente antes de intentar cualquier mantenimiento NOTA Apagar el lavavajillas no desconecta el electrodom stico del suministro de corriente Le recomendamos que el servicio t cnico de su electrodom s...

Page 9: ...an da ados ADVERTENCIA RIESGO DE QUE UN NI O QUEDE ATRAPADO FORMA ADECUADA DE DESCARTAR EL LAVAVAJILLAS Los lavavajillas tirados o abandonados son peligrosos incluso aunque se conserven por s lo unos...

Page 10: ...of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours With the door open and a cycle selected press the DELAY HOURS button to choose the number of hours you want to delay the wash cycle The hours will show in the displ...

Page 11: ...k The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm...

Page 12: ...ions this will last approximately one month 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open 2 Turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise and lift out 3 Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full You may...

Page 13: ...nformation about the hardness of the water in your area Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon Use this information and the table above to determine the amount of detergent to use You may pur...

Page 14: ...aning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel make sure you know what type of panel you have Refer to the last two letters of your model number You can locate your model number on the...

Page 15: ...90 degrees and pull the spray arm off the shaft Wash the arms in soapy warm water and use a soft brush to clean the jets Replace them after rinsing thoroughly Protect Against Freezing If your dishwash...

Page 16: ...se rinse agents such as Cascade Platinum Rinse Aid to prevent spots and prevent new film build up If water is extremely hard a softener may be required Low inlet water temperature Make sure water temp...

Page 17: ...Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral GHSRVLWV LWULF DFLG 3DUW QXPEHU FDQ EH RUGHUHG WKURXJK SSOLDQFHV 3DUWV 6HH EDFN FRYHU for ordering information Alternatively purchase Lemi 6KLQH 3DUW...

Page 18: ...detergent To remove the white film run your dishes through a dishwasher cycle with citric acid Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online Otherwise use Lemi Shine WX10X10019 found at your local groce...

Page 19: ...ed one year warranty GE Appliances will provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part 6WDSOH RXU UHFHLSW KHUH 3URRI RI WKH RULJLQDO SXUFKDVH date is needed to obta...

Page 20: ...ty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires In the US GEAppliances com ge service and support shop for extended ser...

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