GE PDW7800P Owners Manual - Page 12

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Caring for the dishwasher. Stainless Steel Interior-Tub and Inner Door The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be scratched or dented during normal use, they will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect their function or durability. Air gap Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn't draining well. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: 1 Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. 2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve. 3 Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) 4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve. Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may not have one. The air gap is easy to clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit www.ge.com. In Canada visit www.geappliances.ca. You may not need to call for service. Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad once to start the dishwasher. Press the indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the START/RESET pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you dishwasher is running. This will wish to cancel the cycle. cancel the cycle. The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains (about 90 seconds). Power to the dishwasher was • The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains. A new cycle will turned off while a cycle was start automatically. running and power has just been restored to the dishwasher. The blinking lights indicate that the dishwasher is draining the potential water inside. Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle. once every 30 seconds dishwasher door has been left open during operation. It will continue beeping until you close 12 the door.