GE PDWT580VSS Use and Care Manual - Page 7

GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 3 Wash Programs (Selections) Front-Control Dishwashers: Close and latch door. Press the button for the desired wash cycle. Top-Control Dishwashers: Use the Select Cycle button to scroll through the wash cycles while the door is open. NOTE: All cycle times and water usage information contained in the following section are approximate values. Actual results will depend on several factors, including but not limited to inlet temperature and amount of soil in the wash water. The light above or next to the selected button will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected. Wash Time Water Usage Food Soil Program (minutes) (gallons/cycle) Level Description Sanitize/ 50-135 Sani Wash Deep Clean/ 115-175 Scour Cookware/ 75-140 Pots & Pans Auto Normal 62-114 68-118 China/ Crystal Light Wash Glasses Plastics 40-60 40-75 85-145 Top Rack Rinse 50-110 11 7.5-8.75 10 8.75-10 5.2 3.75-5.2 7.5 7.5 6.25-7.5 5-8.75 2.5 Light to heavy This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. NOTE: This cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle. When using th is cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the final rinse. Heavy to This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or baked on food cookware with dried on or baked on soils. Every day dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. NOTE: On some models the STEAM enhancement will be automatically selected when this cycle is selected, and cannot be deselected. NOTE: This cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle. When using this cycle, do not open the dishwasher door in the final rinse. Heavy to This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or baked on food cookware with dried on or baked on soils. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. Light to heavy This cycle is meant for light to heavily soiled dishes. Normally soiled dishes Light to Normal This cycle is meant for normal every day soil levels and is designed to conserve both water and energy. The Normal cycle was used to rate the efficiency of this dishwasher. This cycle is specifically designed for delicate ware such as crystal and china by maintaining lower temperatures. Light to normal This cycle is specifically designed for glasses. Light to heavy This cycle is specifically designed for plastic ware and includes a built in drying portion that is specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting plastic items and improve plastic drying. Light Upper rack only. Any For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle. NOTE: Only the Sanitize, Sani Wash, Deep Clean and Scour cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6, NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. NOTE: NSF-certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. 7 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support