GE PDW7880RSS Use and Care Manual - Page 15

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions SmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser Water Hardness Calibration GEAppliances.com 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 containing 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 SOFT 0 RED Value to Enter into Dishwasher 1 1 RED 2 2 RED 3 3 RED 4 HARD 4 RED 5 Set Control to Calibration Mode From the standby mode (dishwasher not running a cycle and the panel lights on), enter the water hardness selection mode. Control Calibration Control Panel Press at the same time for 3 seconds. Display 1. Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher not running). 2. Press the SANI WASH and DELAY HOURS pads at the same time for 3 seconds. The display will show a number 1 to 5. This is the water hardness value currently set. Control Panel Press NORMAL WASH pad to lower the value. Press SANI WASH pad to raise the value. 3. Press the SANI WASH pad to raise the value or the NORMAL WASH pad to lower the value. Set the water hardness value (1 to 5) to the number determined with the test strip and table at left. 4. Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation. You should recalibrate the dispenser if water conditions change, for example, if a water softener system is added or removed. Calibration of Models Without 3-Digit Display Front Controls 1. Close and latch the door (lights on, dishwasher not running). 2. Press the SANI WASH and DELAY HOURS pads together for 3 seconds. 3. To change the setting, press the DELAY HOURS pad the number of times that corresponds to the water hardness value. You will hear a confirmation with beeps for the number of times you pressed the pad. 4. If the number of beeps is not what you desire, start pressing the DELAY HOURS pad again to reenter a new water hardness level. 5. Once the water hardness is set, press the START/RESET pad to save the setting and return the dishwasher to normal operation. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15