GE PROFILE PDE9900 User's Manual
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1. 27 Detergent Rinse uere MC 19 OQ 12 OO MUO SN MO me uu m 19 EN ONES RTE 12 MEM 31 nC enn 24 C 33 eee ene earn 33 28 alatis N 21 ee 22 n 5 Keypad ASSEMDIUp cececcscssssssscsesssessssssesssessesssssssesssessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessscssssssssssessscsssssessssssssssssssssssssesssessesssesees 13 C V 21 21 C 20 4 s 34 NENNEN 32 ne 29 EE 15 MM 24 MEM 23 M 21 Using the Dishwasher with the Upper Rack Removed eeetettettetetentnnnns 20 NEM 36 MEIN 37 V e 26 ME SS S S S S S S S S I 14 25 NEN 25 E 30 Nomenclature Model Number PDW9980LOOSS Brand P Profile E General Electric NATM G General Electric Product Type CD Counter Top DW Dishwasher SD Standard SC Convertible SM Spacemaker SS Compact2. Note If the SmartDispense system is not being used the low detergent light can be turned off or on bu pressing the Added Heat pad 5 times within 5 seconds There will be 3 audible beeps when the light goes off The sensor is similar to the type used in several automotive applications such as the windshield wiper fluid reservoir The control takes a reading of the detergent level at power up when power is restored from an outage and each time the door is closed and latched The control outputs a pulsing 5 VDC analog signal to the sensor and monitors the return voltage Changes in the quantity of detergent in the tank change the amount of current drawn by the sensor Pi 1 e eu BE Control 5 VDC to Sensor TA Em e ey i The routing of the DC wiring from the tank is very important The 3 tape points on the tank keep the DC wiring perpendicular to the AC harness wiring running down across the front of the tank See tank photo Tape Point Tape Point D gt Tape Point D gt Sensor and Gasket Note The dispenser tank sensor with wire harness and gasket are only available as a complete assembly part WD35X10058 They are shipped with a new dispenser tank retaining collar Detergent Level Sensor Strip Circuit DETERGENT SENSOR BRN YELLOW RED Positive Displacement Pump Approximate Detergent Use The SmartDispense positive displacement pump Smart Dispense Dosage Amount consists of a
3. Note Install middle spray arm with spray jets facing the upper rack Place bearing between spray arm screw and bottom of the middle arm Unsnap Remove End Cap Eie aS A SRE AE lglg SD LLLLLLL Dj EE Cm k 5 Slide the shower nozzle attachment over the spout 6 The dishwasher is now ready for use Note Always use the shower nozzle when the upper rack is removed Note If the upper rack experiences poor cleaning problems ensure the middle spray arm is turning freely If not disassemble the middle spray arm and clean the bearing surface then reassemble NS ZN oer t e ua P a S IEEE m M NJ ZN 5 Sy AN Lower Spray Arm Fine Filter and Inlet Cover Check the holes in spray arm for bits of china seeds and other foreign matter Also check the spray wash arms for rotation If soil is present clean fine filter screen The lower spray wash arm can be removed by gently lifting and rotating it counterclockwise The nut hub can be removed by rotating it counterclockwise Caution Use care to avoid breaking the clip on the hub when removing the main conduit from hub Note When installing the fine filter make sure the drain port of the filter is engaged with the drain for the fine filter Lower Main Conduit Mounting Screw 4 Main Conduit Drain For Fine Filte Si Fine Filter JL Assembly Float Dome Upper Spray Arm
4. v J Vent Motor Strip Circuit RED BLK J5 2 J5 1 Fan PDW9700 AND PDW9900 Series During natural dry the fan runs for approximately 4 hours after the last drain cucle is completed clean light on During heated dry the fan runs for approximately 2 hours after the last drain cycle is completed If the door is opened the fan stops and the control stops counting down When the door is relatched the fan will start again and the control will continue to count down Touching any key will turn off the fan Note This also applies to the Rinse Only cucle Since heated dry is not an option with Rinse Only the fan will run for approximately 4 hours before turning off To access the vent fan and motor remove the door panel see Door Panel The vent fan and motor housing are held in place by e 4long silver Phillips head screws e 2 short brass Phillips head screws see photo F Note Foam with double sided tape holds the conduit in place The foam tears easily if pulled during removal of the housing Six Phillips head screws hold the fan and motor to the vent housing Fan Motor Strip Circuit DK BLUE RED WHITE J2 3 mal Single Rack Wash The Single Rack Wash bypasses the lower spray arm directing the water flow only to the upper rack A plastic covered steel ball released by a wax motor controlled magnet is forced by the water flow to block the venturi for the lower spray arm Cleani
5. 18 in RF Retrofit HD Home Depot Derivative Model Designator Designates features the higher the number the more features The serial plate of your dishwasher is located on the tub wall just inside the door jam The mini manual is located behind the toe plate Serial Number d Exterior Color BB Black l Requires Custom Panel and Handle SS Stainless Steel WW White Engineering Model Suffix Model Year Designator The first two characters of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture Example AL123456S January 2006 m l 3 A JAN 2006 L D FEB 2005 H F MAR 2004 G The letter designating G APR 2003 F the year repeats every H MAY 2002 D lz years L JUN 2001 A M JUL 2000 Z Example R AUG 1999 V S SEP 1998 T i em T OCT 1997 S pe V NOV 1996 R Z DEC 1995 M Introduction 5 F ony TEN T eee p Fa i A Is PA E i a a A3 The new GE Profile PDW8900 Series PWDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series dishwashers incorporate the following new features for 2005 SmartDispense A bulk liquid detergent dispense assembly is introduced with this dishwasher It consists of a dispense reservoir mounted within the inner door panel a liquid level sensor con nected to a Low Detergent LED on the control panel and a positive displacement pump to inject the optimal amount of detergent int
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7. to scroll through the wash cycles NOTE All cycle times and water usage information contained in the following section are approximate values only Actual results will depend on several factors including but not limited to inlet temperature household water pressure and turbidity of the wash water The light above or next to the selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected ANTI BACTERIA COOKWARE POTS amp PANS NORMAL WASH SPEED CYCLE CHINA CRYSTAL PLASTICS CYCLE SINGLE RACK WASH RINSE ONLY Heavy 7 8 gal 105 min Medium 6 gal 95 min Light 5 6 gal 85 min This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water NOTE The Anti Bacteria 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 NOTE NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments Heavy 8 9 gal 80 min Medium 7 8 gal 70 min Light 6 7 gal 60 min This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried on or baked on soils This cycle may not remove burned on foods Everyday d
8. MY z Sf S1300N TV MT NI LON LINDY SIHL WOO ON 1N3I33 ONIIV3H AV 1dSIQ LIOIQ YOSNAS 1N393313Q xd A9 YOLOW 1N3A XM SAN 520 1831NI yooq vog LN3W313 9NILV3H INSW3 15 SNHV3H UO pen mr N O C O N YL de O Q a em O N BOT dWNd NIVHO UM XN ver MENS O 0082 0021 dWNd YOLOW dWNd FJINGOW 1N393313Q O002T1 S2 XA HOLIMS xg Mmg ANIVA YJ LYM a0074 520 TH31NI 3ATVA 831VA yoo Disconnect electrical power before servicing cus EPIS EPERT EET EEET PLELPEPELT om E EN YIMOd er vr Off er anov T NIHILIMS YIMOd yOSNas Y d AvidSid LISIO ON WOD uence ZHO9 ASTI A ES A v S yoga xom L2 39 ava EE d ic MN asi uiis e Ye eae a EE A 320 1831NI YOO YALLIWA 83A3239 N TALIGIGYML GYVOPd LINDYID IOYLNOD Ew 5 SINNI dus 2IN t 35 y Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify operation after servicing PDW8900 Series WARNING 34 Disconnect electrical power before servicing Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series Verify operation after servicing WARNING 05 8 ew XH 5 n diiid IN399313a n8 N SNiS S 0T 1N3993130 UOSN3S IN3OU3130 50082 0021 05 8 aa did NOILVINDUID lt YOLOW XYM KM awnaiN3S8313aonng
9. Pa LI ne E ee L J1 Power Supply X J2 Heating Element Circulation Pump Drain Pump Fan Water Valve Detergent Module Wax Motor Bulk Detergent Pump J3 Turbidity Temperature Sensor J4 Detergent Sensor J5 Active Vent J7 Keypad J8 3 Digit Display J10 PQA Active Vent The active vent consists of the fan motor housing and vent louver motor The active vent helps to reduce the noise level and heat loss when in the closed position The control module supplies 12 VDC to the vent louver motor The control module reverses polarity to drive the motor in a clockwise or counterclockwise open or closed direction The vent closes 8 seconds after the main pump is switched on during the first fill cycle and opens during the drying cycle heated and non heated The vent is open during cooldown periods or when the unit is not in use If the vent is closed and the door is opened during the wash cucle the vent will open When the door is closed again the vent will remain open for 8 seconds then close again to finish the cycle It is normal for water vapor to come through the active vent during the dry cycle The active vent can be opened and closed using the Service Mode The vent louver is held in place by a single screw Remove the motor from the mount by rotating the motor 90 in the mount and sliding it out between the tabs Note The gear in the mount is held in place with the motor c
10. continuous flexible tube running from Soil Level the detergent reservoir to the inner door detergent osage m 1 outlet The tube runs around the inside edge of the pump housing A 3 roller impeller fits tightly into the center of the pump housing with each of the 3 rollers squeezing the sidewall of the tube As the impeller is driven counterclockwise by the motor it squeezes out a predetermined amount of detergent Smart Dispense Bottle Duration for each 1 3 revolution of the impeller 506 586 666 Hardness To Detergent Outlet From Detergent Reservoir To remove the pump 1 Remove the door panel See Door Panel Pump Housing 2 Remove Phillips head screws from the lower right side of the door edge to release the pump bracket Impeller 5 Remove the grommet from the inner door panel and unplug the tube from the reservoir outlet 4 Disconnect the wires and remove the pump The dispenser pump operates on 120 VDC During each pre wash cucle the pump is energized for 5 seconds dispensing 4ml of detergent The electronic control uses two inputs to determine the total amount of detergent dispensed during the main wash cucle e Soil Level determined by the turbidity sensor e Water Hardness as calibrated for the location A water hardness selection mode permits the calibration of the water hardness for the location at installation See Water Hardness Test and Calibration To determine t
11. pe pom ow se RO a Free cO D D eo D n 2 n E JJ hn Co w C2 HEE pee ee e ZEN RN e ST eo GC UN AN GN UN URN RR meo 2 o o 1 d ECL Time is in minutes Temperature is in degrees Fahrenheit HE Co C5 PD 1 Cycle times do not include water fill and drain 2 Heater on in main wash and final rinse 3 Heater on in all pre washes main wash and all rinses 4 Heated dry time and cool down time 5 45 minutes without heated dry 60 minutes with heated dry 6 Fan running time after cycle has completed NA Control Module The door panel must be removed to access the control module See Door Panel The main control is considered a smart control capable of learning the water temperature and turbidity characteristics of the home It is normal for the cycle times to vary over a period of time from the factory default settings due to temperature and water quality The control module is held in place by a single screw that secures the module to the right side of the inner door panel The screw is located on the outside of the inner door panel The module cover is held in place by 5 tabs see arrows Control Module Board Note When replacing Be eS the control module meris cl samen s always run the Factory MERI Test Mode to calibrate the keypad membrane and turbidity sensor to the control board Tw r1 Eren HS MET wt
12. reservoir Note Removing the reservoir access collar causes structural damage to the collar It must be replaced with a new part WD35X10059 Remove the door panel See Door Panel Insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the slot in the side of the retaining collar and push the screwdriver handle counterclockwise while turning the reservoir access collar counterclockwise a quarter turn Remove the retaining collar Unplug the tube from the reservoir outlet and disconnect the sensor from the control module Note The dispenser tank comes as an assembly It includes the sensor with wire harness gasket and retaining collar The complete assembly part number is WD35X10058 Detergent Level Sensor The SmartDispense detergent level sensor consists of a single level detection continuity sensor and includes the following components e agrommet seal e alow detergent LED indicator light e awire harness When the detergent in the reservoir drops below the continuity sensor a signal is sent to the control board and the low detergent LED indicator light is turned on The light indicates 3 to 7 wash cucles left before the detergent reservoir is completely emptu STATUS Light will SmartDispense tunon LOW DETERGENT DRYING ee SENSING SANITIZED o refill WASHING CLEAN Note The Low Detergent LED may look like it is illuminated when in fact it is not An indicator that is illuminated will be a bright red
13. tested following the instructions on the test strip package shown above Note If all stripes remain green after the test the outcome is O RED The value to be entered into the dishwasher is 1 Convert the test reading according to the table below Water Hardness Test Strip Indication Red Stripes on Strip Value to Enter into Dishwasher a 01 E 02 Lo 2 03 ee C a 048 ee Note 1 grain per gallon 17 1 parts per million SmartDispense Calibration The calibration process will differ slightly depending on whether the dishwasher is front mount control PDW8000 series or top mount control PDW9000 series Front Mount Control PDW8900 Dishwasher must be in standby mode Close and latch the door Press normal wash to illuminate the lights on the control panel 1 Press Cookware pad and Delay Hours pad together and hold for 5 seconds 2 The current hardness setting will be shown on the Time Remaining display 5 Enter the value from the test strip using the Cookware pad to increase the value or the Normal Wash pad to decrease the value 4 Pressthe Start Reset pad to return the dishwasher to normal operation The last displayed value will be saved as the water hardness value Top Mount Control PDW9700 PDW9900 Dishwasher must be in standby mode Press up arrow to wake up control and illuminate the lights on the control panel 1 Pressthe up arrow pad and Delay Hours together and h
14. the thermistor used for automatic temperature control that is contained in the turbidity sensor and will test the transmitter that is contained in the turbidity sensor Entering Factory Test Mode Note This mode can only be entered within the first 2 minutes after power up After 2 minutes factory test mode is unavailable Disconnect power from dishwasher Wait 10 seconds and connect power to dishwasher Press the Normal and Cookware Up and Down on Top Control Models keypads simultaneously for 3 seconds This step must be performed within 2 minutes of power up The control will step through the test cycle for the preset amount of time Press Delay Hours to advance to the next step TEST CYCLE 1 All LEDs illuminate for 10 seconds 2 Ventfan energizes for 5 seconds then the active vent closes 5 Detergent module is activated Water valve energizes for 60 seconds 4 Main pump is energized Water valve continues filling for an additional 10 seconds 5 Heater is energized and main pump continues to run for an additional 60 seconds 6 Dishwasher pauses for 40 seconds During this time the turbidity sensor control module board and membrane keypad are being calibrated a The control module will beep continuously and the lock icon LED will light if 1 The temperature sensor check does not fall between the limits 42 F to 199 F 2 The control receives an analog signal outside the expected range for the turbidity sensor 3
15. 21X10235 are an assembly and are held to the pump housing by 2 Phillips screws The wax motor operates on 120 VAC It takes approximately 45 seconds for the magnet to retract far enough to release the steel ball when the wax motor is at room temperature The wax motor is energized for approximately 1 minute If the dishwasher door is opened during the Single Rack Wash the ball will once again be held by the magnet until the wax motor retracts the magnet from the steel ball approximately 45 seconds Wax Motor Strip Circuit WAX MOTOR CIRCULATION PUMP GRAY WHITE 1200 2800 W Door Spring Installation The PDW8900 Series all have black door springs They are hooked in the END hole of the door cable The PDW9700 Series all have black door springs They are hooked in the MIDDLE hole of the door cable Black springs with white painted markings are packaged with the dishwasher for use with heavy door panels The PDW9900 Series has 1 black door spring hooked in the MIDDLE hole of the door cable and 1 black door spring with white painted markings hooked in the END hole This dishwasher is programmed with a service mode to aid the technician in troubleshooting the dishwasher Each component may be cucled to detect if it is functioning correctly Components are cycled by pressing keypads to the right or the left of the Start Reset keypad PDW8900 Series To enter service mode press and hold the Cookware and Heate
16. 5 to 95 second activation time A normal fill will be approximately 1 2 gallons 2 Ifthe water valve is not operating properly or water level is low check the following e Water valve flood switch flood switch float and stem transorb and then main control The flood switch should open when the water level is approximately in above the base bottom of the float dome e Resistance through the water valve solenoid coil is 725 Q to 1200 Q e Clogged screen in water valve Water Valve Strip Circuit PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series WATER VALVE J2 5 NO 725 1200 PDW8900 Series FLOOD SWITCH WATER VALVE WHITE PINK pi m J2 5 C NO 725 1200 Demo Mode e Demo mode is entered by pressing the Cookware pad down arrow pad on Top Control models and Added Heat pad simultaneously for 5 seconds e When entered the Normal and Added Heat LEDs blink for 3 seconds and the active vent will close e Pressing a pad will light the corresponding LED e Pressing the Start Reset pad will activate the main pump for 20 seconds and each cycle LED will be lit in sequence for 3 seconds left to right e The display will sequence 999 888 777 666 555 etc before running the main pump e The cycle will end after the main pump stops The drain cycle will not be energized e To exit the demo mode the dishwasher must be disconnected from power Wash Cycles m ER FLA 1 Ro A 114 ANE E Pus o p s
17. Check the holes in spray wash arm for bits of china seeds and other foreign matter Also check the spray wash arms for rotation To remove the upper spray wash arm remove the upper rack see Middle Spray Arm then remove the screw and upper spray wash arm Main Conduit The main conduit supplies water to the middle and upper spray wash arms Removal and Replacement 1 Pull upper rack all the way out 2 Push the tab on the outer slide cap in and remove the slide cap 3 Remove the upper rack 4 Release the bottom conduit tab 5 Release 2 center conduit tabs and remove the main conduit Fill Funnel The top section of the fill funnel separates from the main body The fill funnel body is held in place by a nut located on the inside of the dishwasher Rotate the nut counterclockwise to remove the main bodu There is a gasket seal between the fill funnel and dishwasher tub Make certain the gasket Is seated when reinstalling Heating Element The heating element can be activated using Service Mode The dual wattage heating element produces 875 watts during wash to help heat the water and an effective wattage due to cucling of 700 watts during the dry cucle It is normal for the heating element to cycle during Heated Dry cycle The control energizes the heating element continuously for the first 6 minutes The control then cycles the heating element on for 60 seconds and off for 60 seconds for the remainder
18. E FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Warrantor CAMCO INC O Warranty for 2006 and Later Product For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During From the date of the this limited one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service original purchase to replace the defective part Five Years The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to a defect From the date of the in materials or workmanship During this five year limited warranty you will be responsible original purchase for any labor or in home service costs Lifetime of Product The Stainless tub or door liner if it fails to contain water due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this limited warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover for customers in the United States ll Service trips to your home to teach you how to use E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods the product or acts of God Bl Improper installation delivery or maintenance E Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible Bl Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for defects with this appliance other than the intended purpose or used commercially Bl Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the drain line E Re
19. GE Consumer amp Industrial Technical Service Guide February 2006 GE Profile Dishwasher PDW8900 Series PDW9700 Series PDW9900 Series Od 157 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical electronic and mechanical experience Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use WARNING To avoid personal injury disconnect power before servicing this product If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES If grounding wires screws straps clips nuts or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened GE Consumer amp Industrial Technical Service Guide Copyright 2006 All rights reserved This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company Table of Contents 28 C 30 10 6 Q
20. PDW8900 Series Shown Bottom View Front of Dishwasher kn i a i j Water Valve f zi Li Circulation Pump Motor m E 1 yy WEE Turbidity Sensor A WT Rear of Dishwasher Heating Element Dishwasher Components Door Panel PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series Note For top control dishwashers there must be 1 2 inch clearance between the top of the door and the counter top The door panel covers the main control board detergent cup vent fan motor louver wire harness Smart Dispense bottle Smart Dispense detergent sensor Smart Dispense pump and door interlock switch The outer door panel is held in place by 12 screws 5 Phillips head screws per side and two a in hex head screws at the bottom Note A ribbon cable connects the keypad membrane 3 digit display on some models to the control circuit board Due to the ribbon length care must be taken when removing the door panel to ensure that the ribbon cable is not damaged PDW8900 Series The door panel covers the main control board detergent cup wire harness Smart Dispense bottle Smart Dispense detergent sensor and Smart Dispense pump Escutcheon Keypad Assembly Screws The outer door panel is held in place by 12 screws 5 Phillips head screws per side and two in hex head screws at the bottom The esutcheon keypad is held on by 4 screws Note When removing the outer door panel be careful not to r
21. The EEPROM was not read correctly 7 Drain pump energizes for 75 seconds 8 The detergent module is energized for 60 seconds and the water valve is energized for 70 seconds 9 The heater and main pump are energized for 60 minutes Press DELAY START DELAY HOURS on some models to advance to the next step before control times out 10 Active vent opens drain pump is energized for 75 seconds then active vent closes Note If the calibration test fails check the following e Make certain the dishwasher is not located on a non insulated outer wall where the temperature at the turbidity sensor may be below 42 F e The turbidity sensor may be dirty Run a rinse only cycle with one cup vinegar or use citric acid crystals WD35X151 to clean the sensor YOSNSS ALIGISENL 05 8 830v AJY HLIM o JLIHM SI YM 31dlAVX3 SHO102 H108 aut xu 5 If MOHS 332V3 HLIM S3HIM W32VHL YOSNAS ee dWNd LN3933130 INg ON Y07109 GINOS 3NO S3LVDIGNI X 3HL uU YOSNAS 1N393313Q0 00092 0021 MOTISA aj 31IHM YM C XO Cer dWNd LN39383130 t1n8 dWNd LN3933130 r1n8 31ddfid NYL AVHO aay dWwAd NOILVINDYID YOLOW XVM 00082 0021 O01 NNNM UT T 54 uM XS e T dWAd NOILVINDYID IFCul YyO1OD S8331131 SO1OO SY31131 3302 80102 YOLOW XYM SOIOWXVA dnd 50092 0021 a ie NOLLWINDYID 6 2f x UM AU FINGOW 1N3943130 LL LL FINGOW IN3993I3d 60 YM XY Bor O0021 S24 dWna NIVSG me Xd JAYA Y3 LYM E pr
22. Y CERO PRESS SENSING SANITIZED e NORMAL e PLASTIC CYCLE C9 HENDRY e WASHING CLEAN RESET TIME REMAINING a a N A Control Settings u Status Indicator Lights Indicators vary by models The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash indicating a malfunction The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of the dishwasher operation LOW DETERGENT Displayed when the SmartDispense needs to be refilled with liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent SENSING Displayed while the Clean Sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance WASHING Displayed during prewash main wash and rinse periods DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete Time Remaining Display on some models During operation the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete The display may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is on The time displayed at the start of each cycle may change from the factory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use During a delay start the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts Selections PDVV8900 Series Press the pad for the desired wash cycle PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series Use the Arrow Pads Vv
23. been selected DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours depending on model Press the ADDED HEAT EXTRA HOT WASH PRE WASH on some models HEATED DRY Light Off HEATED DRY LOCK RESET DELAY START pad to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle then press START RESET After closing the door the machine will count down and automatically start at the correct time NOTE To cancel the DELAY START selection before the cycle begins press the DELAY START pad until the display shows the estimated cycle time for the selected cycle in minutes When selected the cycle will run longer with heating element on to improve both wash and dry performance NOTE Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle For use with heavily soiled and or dried on baked on soils This option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle This option adds 15 minutes to the cycle time NOTE Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle Shuts off the drying heat option Dishes will air dry naturally PDW8900 Series or fan dry PDW9700 and PDW 9900 Series to save energy Turns the heating element on for fast drying This will extend the total cycle time by 15 minutes for the ANTI BACTERIAL cycle 8 minutes for the SPEED cycle 15 minutes for the PLASTICS cycle 30 minutes for the CHINA CRYSTAL cycle and 38 minutes for all other cycles NOTE Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle You can l
24. d Dry keypads simultaneously for 3 seconds To exit service mode press the Start Reset keypad at any time 12 BUTTON FLAT BOWED PANEL C a a aC AC X LLL ERE ERE Lt St RESET BOWED PANEL SHOWN Not Used a Activates Deactivates Auxiliary Pump Activates Deactivates Main Pump and Single Rack Wash Motor Wax Motor Variable rE NENNEN eee Variable ERE hu NN Smart Detergent Dispenser Variable 3R Noted o 0 0000000000000 PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series To enter service mode press and hold the Down arrow and Heated Dry keypads simultaneously for 3 seconds To exit service mode press the Start Reset at any time 7 BUTTON TOP CONTROL PANEL ooo Gm Activates Deactivates Heater and Fan Test times out after 6 minutes Not Used nS Smart Detergent Dispenser Variable i Activates Deactivates Detergent Cup Activates Deactivates Auxiliary Pump Activates Deactivates Main Pump and Single Rack Wash Motor Wax Motor Variable Note Service mode may be used for 30 minutes maximum After 30 minutes the service mode will automatically turn off Factory Test Mode Always run the factory test mode to calibrate when replacing the turbidity sensor control module board and membrane key panel The factory test mode is the most accurate way to test the turbidity sensor circuit which contains the control module wiring and turbidity sensor Factory test mode will test
25. emove the 4 screws 2 per side holding the escutcheon to the door assembly Remove these only to gain access to the control module active vent flapper and door interlock switch Keypad Assembly PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series Top control models have a membrane keypad that is accessed by removing the door panel see Door Panel e When removing the membrane keypad peel the keypad from right to left e When installing make sure the membrane button areas and lights align with the keypad e On models with an LED display the display is held in place by 2 Phillips head screws Note When replacing the keypad membrane always run the Factory Test Mode to calibrate the keypad membrane to the control board ENHANCEMENTS STATUS AnTti BAcTERIAL SPEED CycLE Plastics CYCLE 1 24 x commas SENSING DRYING EET Cookware e CHina CRYSTAL Rinse ONLY v HOURS nus m press ADD A DisH SANITIZED NoRMAL GLASSES rasse WASHING CLEAN PADS CONNECTOR PINS v 4 ZA 1138 17 WYJ 11 amp 16 Note When troubleshooting always check resistance between pins 18 and 19 The 12 amp 15 membrane should read approximately 22K Q When a control pad is pressed continuity is present on the corresponding pins ue p 12817 See chart Example If the HEATED DRY pad is pressed you should have continuity between pins 12 and 17 To locate pin numbers note locatio
26. ghts will turn off if the START RESET pad is not selected within 5 minutes To activate the display open and close the door or press any pad PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements touch the START RESET pad to ready the dishwasher to begin the cycle Close the door to start the cycle or begin the DELAY START countdown When the cycle starts the water fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins The dishwasher will always display your last selection and enhancements If you don t want to change the settings simply touch the START RESET pad to ready the dishwasher and close the door to begin the cycle Also if a power failure occurs NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed Make any new selections and touch the START RESET pad to begin the new cycle If the door is opened the indicator lights will turn off if the START RESET pad is not selected within 5 minutes To activate the display open and close the door or touch any pad 6 Clean PDWS900 Series The CLEAN light is illuminated when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete The light will stay ON until a pad is pressed or the door is opened and then closed PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series The CLEAN light is illuminated and a double beep will sound when the selected cycle and enhancements are complete You may remove the dishes at any time Note the high efficiency fan will run quietly for 30 minutes t
27. he amount of detergent to dispense during the main wash the control uses the following formula Positive Displacement Pump Strip Circuit 4ml x Number of Pre washes 25ml Additional Quantity for Hardness BULK DETERGENT PUMP The additional quantity is a predefined quantity J2 D gt __ M M of detergent based on the water hardness level 875Q programmed into the control Customer Purge of the Bulk Dispenser Tank When to Purge the Bulk Dispenser Tank Only liquid or gel automatic dishwashing detergent can be used in the bulk dispenser The dispenser must be purged if the consumer puts hand dishwashing detergent or a rinse agent in the dispenser These products will produce copious amounts of suds and water leaks will result every time the dishwasher is run until the tank is emptied The dishwasher must also be purged if a liquid dishwasher detergent containing chlorine like Cascade Pure Rinse Formula and a liquid dishwasher detergent containing enzymes like Cascade Complete have been mixed in the dispenser When this happens the chlorine destroys the enzymes resulting in poor wash performance You can tell if the detergent contains chlorine or enzymes by reading the content label on the container A chemical reaction also takes place between the chlorine detergent and the enzyme detergent which causes the two liquids to coagulate and buildup around the detergent level sensor This build up may prohibit the sensor from se
28. ing of circuit drain line breakers E Damage caused after delivery including damage from items dropped on the door This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 What Is Not Covered for customers in Canada lB Service trips to your home to teach you how to use W Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for the product other than the intended purpose or used commercially E Improper installation E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit If you have an installation problem contact your breakers dealer or installer You are responsible for providing E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting or acts of God facilities E Damage caused after delivery including damage from items dropped on the door WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBL
29. ips to your home to teach you how to use E Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for the product other than the intended purpose or used commercially lll improper installation E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers If You have an installation problem contact YOur dealer a Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or installer You are responsible for providing adequate or acts of God electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities ll Damage caused after delivery EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within Canada In home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonable by Camco to provide WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Warrantor CAMCO INC Sr
30. ishes are safe to be used in this cycle Heavy 7 8 gal 75 min Medium 6 7 gal 65 min Light 4 5 gal 50 min This cycle is for medium heavily soiled dishes and glassware 6 7 gal 35 min This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware 6 7 gal 35 min This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal Heavy 6 7 gal 160 min Medium 5 6 gal 150 min Light 4 5 gal 130 min The longer time for this cycle includes a built in drying portion that is specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting plastic items and improve plastic drying For removing red tomato based stains GE recommends the use of Cascade Plastic Booster Heavy 6 1 gal 45 min Medium 5 1 gal 35 min Light 4 1 gal 30 min This cycle washes lightly soiled dishes on the upper rack only 2 3 gal 10 min For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later Do not use detergent with this cycle NOTE On the PDW8900 Series models the CHINA CRYSTAL PLASTICS selector is a toggle pad toggle the pad until the desired cycle is indicated NOTE his dishwasher is equipped with a CleanSensor with automatic temperature control therefore cycle length and time may vary depending on soil and temperature conditions NOTE Only the Anti Bacteria cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of Section 6 NSF 184 for soil removal and sanitization efficacy Enhancements The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT has
31. ishwasher will run a complete cycle without the main motor running Cycle is complete when the clean light illuminates This should take approximately 60 minutes a Open door and wipe up the excess detergent from the door and tub 8 Pour water on the door and tub where there is detergent residue 9 Remove SmartDispense cap and fill tank with water Replace cap 10 Repeat steps 1 through 9 one time 11 Repeat steps 1 through 6 When the Clean LED illuminates the system is purged and ready to be refilled with the correct detergent Detergent Rinse Module The door panel must be removed to access the detergent rinse module See Door Panel The detergent rinse module is held in place by 6 Phillios head screws and 2 brackets Door Interlock Switch Strip Circuit DETERGENT MODULE RED YELLOW WHITE 1200 2800 Q The detergent rinse module automaticallu Door Interlock Switch dispenses both the detergent and the rinse agent at the appropriate times The module is activated 2 times during a wash cucle Detergent is dispensed The door interlock switch opens the L1 circuit when the door is open The switch is replaced as an RA assembly at the beginning of the main wash cucle and v rinse agent at the beginning of the final rinse The The door panel and escutcheon must be removed to detergent rinse module can be activated using the access the door latch switch See Door Panel Service Mode The door latch sw
32. itch is held in place by 2 Phillips The first time the module is activated head screws The lever slides up the right hand path of the connecting rod 1 This action releases the detergent cover When deactivated 2 the lever returns down the left hand path and comes to rest under the notch in the center of the connecting rod If the door is unlatched while running a wash cucle the cycle countdown will pause and the vent will open If unlatched for more than 15 seconds during a wash cucle the control will beep once every 15 seconds until the door is relatched At the second activation 3 the lever lifts the connecting rod by the notch This action lifts the Door Interlock Switch Strip Circuit rinse dispenser plunger and releases the rinse agent When deactivated the lever returns to its INTERLOCK zi BLK WHITE BLK original starting position J2 10 BLK WHITE Using the Dishwasher with the Upper Rack Middle Spray Arm Removed 1 Checkholes in spray arm for bits of china seeds 1 Unsnap and remove the end cap on each side of and other foreign matter the rails 2 Check spray arms for rotation 2 Pull the rack straight out and off the rails Removal and Replacement 3 Replace the end caps 1 Pull upper rack all the way out 4 Push the rails all the way back into the 2 Remove plastic screw on bottom of middle dishwasher spray arm This will allow the middle spray arm and bearing to be removed
33. n of pin 1 for reference point See illustration PDW8900 Series The keypad and ribbon cable are a permanent part of the escutcheon and are replaced as a unit To remove the escutcheon keypad assembly remove W the outer door panel and the 4 screws securing Active Vent Worm Gear gt the escutcheon keypad assembly See Door Panel VOL PDW8900 Series C 9 E IMPORTANT When assembling the active vent flapper must be closed before the escutcheon e keypad assembly is installed Close the active vent lt flapper by turning the worm gear clockwise by hand Failure to do so will cause a misalignment and an increase in noise level Water Hardness Test and Calibration Test Water Hardness The automatic liquid dishwashing detergent dispenser SmartDispense dispenses the optimum amount of detergent to clean the dishes This amount of detergent introduced during each cycle is based on the soil level of the dishes and the hardness of the water Therefore the correct water hardness setting Is very important for both optimum cleaning of dishes and detergent usage Prior to the first use this dishwasher must be calibrated for water hardness This process requires the use of a water hardness test strip part WDO01X10295 This part can by shipped by mail The 4 light green stripes will change color The harder the water the more stripes will change from green to red Water hardness should be
34. nding on the wash cycle selection a complete wash cucle will use between approximately 2 5 gal Rinse Only to 10 9 gal Cookware heavy soil level Water Valve and Flood Switch The water valve is a 120 VAC solenoid valve that is switched on off by the control module The flood switch acts as a safety switch ONLY and does not control normal operation of the water valve The flood switch opens the L1 side of the water valve circuit The switch is normally open The weight of the flood switch float holds the switch closed The flood switch will not stop the flow of water if the valve sticks open from a mechanical failure The water valve can be replaced with the dishwasher installed WARNING Disconnect power to dishwasher before servicing water valve and flood switch The flood switch is held in place by 2 Phillips head Screws The water valve is secured to the frame by 2 hex head screws m j L S Water Valve I Note To prevent leaks after installation ensure that hose to valve connection is good and that clamp is in place Water Valve Test Note The detergent pump will also operate during the water valve test 1 Attempt to activate water valve using Service Mode Pump out water as necessary using Service Mode If an intermittent failure is suspected activate water valve 5 times using Service Mode Water valve should stay on for 75 to 95 seconds per activation and should not turn on and off during the 7
35. nding the low detergent signal to the control board and the low detergent light will not be illuminated when the bulk dispenser Is empty Consumer Purge Cycle The consumer must enter Service Mode to activate the purge cycle The purge cycle fills the dishwasher for 57 seconds then energizes the dispenser pump instead of the main motor continuously to drain the bulk dispenser tank The purge cucle deselects all other options and runs for 65 minutes The consumer should run the purge cycle 3 times filling the dispenser tank with water for the second and third cucles Total time is approximately 3 hours Follow these steps carefully to have a successful purge run Front Mount Controls PDW8900 Top Mount Controls PDW9700 PDW9900 __ENHANCEMENTS _ ac STATUS mart Dispense A DEBA ADDED HEATED Ey Dif e LOW DETERGENT e DRYING HEAT DRY press SENSING SANITIZED rorssec WASHING CLEAN 1 Make sure Pre wash Added Heat and Heated Dry LEDs are off 2 Press Heated Dry pad and Cookware pad down arrow pad on Top Mount Control models together for 3 seconds All LEDs illuminate 3 Press Added Heat pad and Normal pad up arrow pad on Top Mount Control models together for 3 seconds The Anti bacterial LED illuminates 4 Press Start pad one time 5 Press Normal Wash pad and make sure Pre wash Added Heat and Heated Dry LEDs are off 6 Press Start pad D
36. ng power is directed to the top basket ONLY through the middle and upper spray arms In Single Rack Wash the tub fills with approximately 0 1 to 0 2 gals less than a normal wash cucle Normal Wash Cycle The pump fills with water to the level indicated The magnet on the end of the wax motor holds the ball out of the water flow path The impeller spins counterclockwise to a high velocity Water flowing from the impeller outward fills all chambers Normal Wash Cycle me Fill Line Magnet Wax Motor IS i ay i IER sae Single Rack Wash Cycle The pump fills with water to the level indicated At the same time the wax motor energizes and pulls the magnet away This releases the ball from its position at the bottom of the guide rail The impeller spins counterclockwise to a high velocity The water flows from the impeller and carries the ball up the guide rail The ball wedges into the low arm channel restricting the flow from the lower spray arm The water flow is now diverted to only the upper and middle spray arms Single Rack Wash Cycle Circulation Pump and Motor The dishwasher has a new pump design that includes a wax motor magnet and a steel ball used for Single Rack Wash This pump must be replaced with the same pump design kit WD26X10029 The pump housing contains a molded channel to direct the movement of the ball towards the ve
37. nturi The plastic shell which encases the stainless steel ball has ribs to prevent the ball from sticking in the venturi The dishwasher must be removed from its installation to gain access to the circulation pump and motor The circulation pump can be activated using Service Mode Refer to schematic or strip circuit for motor resistance value Before removing the circulation pump remove the water from the sump with a syringe It is important to remember that the motor does not start immediately when the dishwasher cucle has started 60 seconds after water begins to fill If the motor hums but will not start make certain the pump impeller is free from obstruction and the motor shaft turns freely The terminals on the induction motor are labeled L1 and N The motor is thermally protected internallu through the L1 side The wiring connector is blue to match the wire leading to the motor It is designed to fit only one way on the terminals Make certain the connector is fully seated when installing The replacement motor pump assembly contains a new ball Caution Be sure the ball is in place and held by the magnet before reassembling the unit Note It is important that the hex head motor hanger screw is tightened securely when reinstalling the circulation pump pl Circulation Pump and Motor Strip Circuit CIRCULATION PUMP DK BLUE WHITE J2 4 10W Wax Motor and Magnet The wax motor and magnet part WD
38. o 4 hours depending on selected cycle after the CLEAN light is illuminated to continue drying the dishes The fan can be turned off by opening the door and pressing any keypad NOTE To turn off the audible end of cycle signal or re activate it if it was previously disengaged press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds A triple beep will sound to indicate the end of cycle beep option has been toggled NOTE If you are not using the SmartDispense and you want to turn the LOW DETERGENT LED light off press the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds You will hear three beeps then the light will go off You can turn the light back on by pressing the ADDED HEAT pad 5 times within 3 seconds Component Locator Views PDWS8900 Series Shown Inside Cabinet View Left Side View 1 Upper Spray Arm 2 Middle Spray Arm 3 Lower Spray Arm 4 Hub 5 Filter Screen 6 Heating Element 7 Float 8 Smart Dispense Cap PDW8900 Series Shown Door View Door Panel and Eschtcheon Keypad Assembly Removed Door Interlock Switch a is p Ex Qm F Flapper Active Vent T qu m D Control Module ye aj a ECL i a J Circulation Pump PDW9000 Series Shown Door View Door Panel Removed Door Interlock Switch Active Vent Motor Control Module T SmartDispense Reservoir Fan Conduit ER Liquid Level Sensor C Positive Displacement Pump
39. o the dishwasher during each cycle A water hardness selec tion mode permits the calibration of the location s water hardness Single Rack Wash In addition to the two rack wash cucles this GE Profile dishwasher has a Single Rack Wash which bypasses the lower spray arm directing the cleaning power to the up per rack only Water is dispensed from the middle and upper wash arms only Smart Fill The wash system has been changed to a low flow design The wash dry and noise performance have all been improved Smaller jets on the spray arms require less water to keep the pump primed Less water allows the Calrod to heat the water to a higher temperature im proving both wash and dry performances Angled Rack Dry A new top rack features two adjustable angle dividers This prevents rinse water from puddling allowing it to run off the bottoms of stemware glasses and cups E54 Control Features Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model PDW8900 Series u 6 e e e e e O Smart Dispense SENSING WASHING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN LOW DETERGENT Profile 0 xn ey EE mm SELECTIONS QuietPower 5 ENHANCEMENTS 77 e H 2 Hated a ey START cC e a ey RESET cC e PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series 1 5 AOO TS STATUS m Smart Dispense o ANTI BACTERIAL e SPEED CYCLE e SET RACK wal C5 HEATED CONTRALS e LOW DETERGENT DRYING START e COOKWARE e CHINA CYCLE RINSE ONL
40. ock the controls to prevent any selections from being made Or you can lock the controls after you have started a cycle Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected To unlock the dishwasher controls press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds To lock the dishwasher press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds The light above the LOCK pad Will turn off To change a cycle after washing starts PDWS900 Series Touch the START RESET pad to cancel the cycle The START RESET light will flash while the water is pumped out if needed This takes approximately 2 minutes PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series Open the door slowly to prevent splash out Touch the START RESET pad to cancel the cycle If the START RESET light is flashing close the door until the water pumps out this takes approximately 2 minutes and the light stops flashing When the light stops flashing the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted 5 Start PDW8900 Series Close the dishwasher door and select the cycle and desired enhancements Touch the START RESET pad to begin the cycle Water fill begins immediately and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins When the dishwasher door is fully closed the control panel lights will display the last settings you selected If you dont want to change any of the settings simply touch the START RESET pad to begin the cycle If the door is closed the indicator li
41. of the Heated Dry cucle Selecting Added Heat will energize the heater for the entire time during the last prewash cycle and the final rinse cycle Circulation time during the final rinse is increased 2 8 times the normal with this option If selected after the wash cycle has started the feature will not take effect until the beginning of the next fill This option is not available for the Rinse Only cycle Water inlet temperature must be at least 120 F for proper drying Low water inlet temperature will prevent proper convection air movement and increase drying time substantially If the problem is that the dishes are not drying correctly don t overlook the rinse agent A rinse agent will improve the water sheeting action and drying performance Itis normal for the stainless steel tub and the inner door panel to retain water droplets even though the dishes are dry Heating Element Strip Circuit HEATING ELEMENT PURPLE WHITE GO o o7 Jg zd PURPLE The heating element nuts are located on the underside of the washer near the back Ample force is required to remove the nuts Removing the dishwasher from installation may be required Heating Element Heating M Support Turbidity Sensor The turbidity sensor is located on the side of the sump The turbidity sensor measures the amount of suspended particles in the wash water in the sump The control sends the turbidity sensor a pulse width modulated 5
42. old for 5 seconds 2 The current hardness setting will be shown on the Time Remaining display 5 Enter the value from the test strip using the up arrow pad to increase the value or the down arrow pad to decrease the value 4 Pressthe Start Reset pad to return the dishwasher to normal operation The last displayed value will be saved as the water hardness value SmartDispense SmartDispense is a bulk liquid detergent dispense assembly consisting of the following components e Detergent Reservoir Mounted within the inner door panel e Detergent Level Sensor Connected to a Low Detergent LED on the control panel e Positive Displacement Pump Injects the optimal amount of detergent into the dishwasher during each cucle Detergent Reservoir Note The SmartDispense system can only be used with liquid or gel automatic dishwasher detergent To fill the reservoir push down on the cap covering the reservoir to engage the ratchet then turn it counterclockwise to open Position the door at a 30 to 45 degree angle Fill the reservoir with a liquid automatic dishwasher detergent until the detergent reaches the threads of the reservoir access The dispenser will hold approximately 45 ounces of liquid dishwasher detergent about 1 to 2 months supply IK AUN Place the cap on the reservoir access threads push down then turn clockwise until the cap is tight To remove the
43. placement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers I Damage caused after delivery including damage from E Product not accessible to provide required service items dropped on the door EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 What Is Not Covered for customers in Canada ll Service tr
44. sensor align the key on the sensor with the keyway on the sump The Service Mode is the most accurate way to test the turbidity sensor circuit The turbidity sensor circuit contains the control module wiring and the turbidity sensor Turbidity Sensor Strip Circuit YELLOW BLK DK BLUE GRAY ORANGE Calibrating the Turbidity Sensor When replacing the turbidity sensor or if it has been disconnected always calibrate the turbidity sensor to the control board Note The calibration cycle MUST be entered within 2 minutes of power up Press the Normal pad the up arrow pad on Top Control Models and the Cookware pad the down arrow pad on Top Control Models for 3 seconds or until all LEDs turn on The dishwasher will then perform a series of steps Once the drain cucle starts calibration is complete and the Start Reset pad can be pressed to end the calibration cycle The dishwasher will continue to pump out remaining water and cucle of Drain System The drain system consists of the following components e Auxiliary drain pump includes motor and one way check valve e Drain tube e Check valve in line with drain tube e Drain hose The inlet cover prevents large particles from entering the sump Water entering the drain pump is not filtered by the fine filter metal or by the sump filter plastic The drain pump is mounted on the sump and contains a one way check valve The drain pump is controlled b
45. te of the this full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service original purchase to replace the defective part Second Year Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the second year limited warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service costs original purchase Five Years The dishwasher racks and the electronic control module if they should fail due to a defect in From the date of the materials or workmanship During this five year limited warranty you will be responsible original purchase for any labor or in home service costs Lifetime of Product The Stainless tub or door liner if it fails to contain water due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this full warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover for customers in the United States W Service trips to your home to teach you how to use E Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods the product or acts of God E Improper installation delivery or maintenance E Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible Bl Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for defects with this appliance other than the intended purpose or used commercially E Cleaning or servicing of the air gap device in the ll Replacement of house fuses or resett
46. volt signal for calibration and usage during operation The control then receives an analog signal of the sensed turbiditu which is processed by the microprocessor The baseline reading is taken during the first fill when the sump water level is between the to 3 s in gap between the LED transmitter and the receptor Successive turbidity measurements are supplied to the control module and used to determine whether any prewash or rinse cycles can be skipped The sensing LED is on during all prewash cycles and during the final rinse Decisions are based on a comparison of clean water measurements at the beginning of the first fill measurements taken at selected fills and water temperature By measuring the turbidity level the control module can conserve energy on lightly soiled loads by skipping unnecessary cycles Note If the turbidity sensor circuit fails to open or is shorted the sensing LED on the control panel will not light and the unit will operate for the maximum amount of time using the maximum number of wash and rinse fills for the selected cucle The turbidity sensor also contains the thermistor for automatic temperature controlTurbidity Sensor Test The thermistor s resistance has a negative temperature coefficient As the temperature increases the resistance goes down At 75 F the resistance is approximately 9 9K Q At 140 F the resistance is approximately 2 8K Q Note When installing the turbidity
47. y the control module and can be activated using Service Mode Auxiliary Drain Pump strip Circuit DRAIN PUMP RED WHITE JP M O a 300 The drain pump utilizes a 120V AC motor The motor should read approximately 30 Q IMPORTANT The drain system of this dishwasher requires either a high drain loop or an air gap Installations without either a high drain loop or an air gap will not perform properly High Drain Loop Smart Fill System The Smart Fill system consists of a new silent fill hose design and electronicly controlled cavitation sensing adaptive fill The new fill hose design uses a rigid plastic tube with rubber over mold at both ends This smaller diameter reduces water flow rate and fill noise The required water line pressure is still 20 to 120 psi The cavitation sensing controls the amount of water for each fill The dishwasher fills for 57 seconds then the pump motor starts The load on the motor changes as water enters and exits the sump The electronic control monitors this change as motor current fluctuation and continues to fill the tub until the fluctuations are stable assuring the sump is full Note The maximum amount of time the electronic control will energize the water valve is 95 seconds During a normal wash cucle the water level in the tub will cover the sump screen or be just to the rear edge of the heater bracket The dishwasher will fill with approximately 1 2 gal of water Depe
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