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USING THE DISHW

ASHER

Getting Started

Start Dishwasher

Start

Press the 

Start

 button and close the door within 4 seconds to start the cycle or begin the 

Delay

Hours

 countdown. The wash cycle will begin shortly after closing the door. The display will turn 

off if the door remains open for two minutes. To activate the display, close and open the door or 

press any button.

Interrupt or 

Pause

To interrupt or pause a dish cycle, slowly open the door. Opening the door will cause the wash 

cycle to pause. The dishwasher will beep every minute to remind you to close the door. To restart 

or resume the cycle, press 

Start

, and close the door within 4 seconds.

Cancel

To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the 

Start

 button for 3 seconds and close door. 

The dishwasher will drain, emit a beep sound, and the wash cycle light will turn OFF.

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Cycle Indicator Lights and Sounds

Sanitized

or Cycle

Sanitized

Displayed at end of the cycle when 

Wash Temp Sani

 or 

Sanitize Temp

 has been selected and 

dishwasher has met requirements for sanitization. See 

Wash Temp Sani

or

Sanitize Temp

, for 

complete description. Closing door or pressing any button will turn off light.

Clean

or Cycle

Complete

Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are 

clean. The light will turn off when the door is opened.

Low Rinse 

Aid

(on some 

models)

Displayed when rinse agent is low or empty. See 

Use a Rinse Agent

 section. To turn indicator 

off, press the 

Pre-Soak

 or 

Steam

 button 7 times within 5 seconds. Repeat this process to turn 

the Low Rinse Aid indicator back on.

Cycle

Status

(on some 

models)

The indicator light on the door front will change color to indicate the wash status. During the 

wash cycle, the indicator light will be amber. When the wash cycle is complete, the light will 

change to green.

Sounds

The dishwasher will emit a sound to indicate cycle completion, button presses, and door ajar. To 

mute all sounds, press the 

Heated Dry

 or 

Power Dry

 button 7 times within 5 seconds. Repeat 

this process to turn sounds back on.

Sabbath/

Door

Wake Up

Mode

(on some 

models)

To turn this option ON/OFF, press and hold the 

Start

 and 

Wash Temp

 buttons for 5 seconds, 

close the door and wait 3 minutes for the dishwasher to go into sleep mode. In the OFF mode,

the control display, control sounds, and interior lights (on some models) will not respond to the 

door opening/closing. This mode can be used when observing certain religious holidays such as 

the Sabbath. To activate the control and interior lights (on some models), press any button.

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Summary of Contents for CDT836-866 Series

Page 1: ...them on a label on the tub wall just inside the door Dishwashers Models CDT706 Series CDT836 866 Series Contents Safety Information 4 Using the Dishwasher Getting Started 6 Dispensers 10 Appliance Co...

Page 2: ...ll too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them Register your Caf appliance now online Helpfu...

Page 3: ...49 4000042 3 WELCOME Notes...

Page 4: ...sult 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: ...into contact with the heating element 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...

Page 6: ...toothpicks skins and seeds Remove leafy vegetables meat trimmings and excessive amounts of grease or oil Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to the detergent dispenser Use detergent such as...

Page 7: ...gned to conserve both water and energy Time range 1 hour 15 minutes 1 hour 50 minutes NOTE Normal was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher Light This cycle is for light to medium soil...

Page 8: ...minute period This option is not available with the Rinse cycle Steam Prewash on some models For use with heavily soiled and or dried on baked on soils This option MUST be selected PRIOR to starting t...

Page 9: ...le Complete Displayed when a wash cycle is complete The light stays ON as a reminder that the dishes are clean The light will turn off when the door is opened Low Rinse Aid on some models Displayed wh...

Page 10: ...nder normal conditions this will last approximately one month 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open 2 Open the rinse agent dispenser door 3 Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full You may...

Page 11: ...ed Wash performance will be very poor as a result If you choose to use detergent in powder liquid or gel form the amount of detergent you use will be determined by the hardness of your water the tempe...

Page 12: ...FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and...

Page 13: ...all plastic items are secure so that they cannot fall on the heater at the bottom of the dishwasher potentially damaging the item Some models are equipped with a hidden heater so dishwasher safe plast...

Page 14: ...and silverware baskets may vary from your model 8 Place Settings Upper Rack Models CDT706 CDT866 To add flexibility in loading the stem safe shelf on some models may be placed in the up or down posit...

Page 15: ...49 4000042 15 USING THE DISHWASHER Loading 10 Place Settings Upper Rack Model CDT836 12 Place Settings Upper Rack Model CDT866 Models CDT706 CDT866 Model CDT706 Model CDT836...

Page 16: ...ading direction Secure the tine block to the rack using the same process and be sure to snap the clips back in place To change the direction of the fold down tines lower the tines then pull away from...

Page 17: ...G THE DISHWASHER Loading 8 Place Settings Lower Rack 10 Place Settings Lower Rack Model CDT836 12 Place Settings Lower Rack Models CDT706 CDT866 Model CDT866 Models CDT706 CDT866 Model CDT836 Model CD...

Page 18: ...ge to anything interacting with the tray Ensure that the 3rd rack is fully closed before shutting the dishwasher door Shutting the door with the rack partially extended could cause damage to the dishw...

Page 19: ...poons and forks to keep your silverware spotless no matter how you load the silverware For optimal silverware cleaning the use of silverware basket lids is always recommended For models with the third...

Page 20: ...panel you have Refer to the last two letters of your model number You can locate your model number on the left hand tub wall just inside the door If your model number ends with D1 or W2 then you have...

Page 21: ...lastic cap under the cover and clean with a toothpick 3 Replace the cap and cover when the air gap is clean Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn t draining well Air gap Ultra Fine Filter To...

Page 22: ...ure is temporarily low Turn on a faucet Is water coming out more slowly than usual If so wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher Normal water pressure to the dishwasher should be 20...

Page 23: ...utes Note If you open the door this fan extension will be cancelled Control panel responded to inputs but dishwasher never filled with water Door may not be completely closed Make sure the door is fir...

Page 24: ...dishwasher Motor stops and starts at various times during cycle Spray arms start and stop at various times Drain pump sounds during pump out Drain pump starts and stops several times during each drain...

Page 25: ...om 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 GE Appliances a Haier Company Louisville KY 40225 EX...

Page 26: ...need arise You may also mail in the pre printed registration card included in the packing material In the US cafeappliances com register In Canada cafeappliances ca registration Schedule Service Expe...

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