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Getting started

USING THE DISHW

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Load Dishwasher

For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the 

Loading

 section. Scrape off hard soils, including 

bones, 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 

Cascade

®

 Platinum ActionPacs

. See 

Dispensers

 section.

Add Rinse Agent

Add rinse agent such as 

Cascade

®

 Platinum Rinse Aid

 to the rinse agent dispenser. See 

Dispensers

 section.

Select Cycle

Open the door and press the 

Select

 button for the desired wash cycle. The LED below the cycle name will be lit to indicate 

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HEAVY

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 dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. 

NORMAL

This cycle is for medium to heavily soiled dishes and glassware. This cycle includes heated dry. 

NOTE:

 

NORMAL

 was used to rate the energy efficiency of this dishwasher.

LIGHT

This cycle is for lightly soiled dishes and glassware. Cycle includes heated dry.

GLASSES

This cycle is for lightly soiled glassware. This cycle has a lower temperature heated dry.

AIR-DRY

This cycle is for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with light soils that have been 
pre-rinsed and should dry naturally. This cycle does 

not

 include heated dry.

SPEED

This cycle is for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils. This cycle features 
reduced wash times to allow for faster cycle completion. This cycle also has reduced heated dry.

RINSE

This cycle is for rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. This cycle does 

not

 include heated 

dry. 

DO NOT

 use detergent with this cycle.

Select Option

DELAY 
HOURS

This option allows you to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours.
With the door open and a cycle selected, press the 

DELAY HOURS

 button to choose the number 

of hours you want to delay the wash cycle. The hours will show in the display window.

NOTE: 

To cancel the 

DELAY HOURS

 option before the start of the cycle, repeatedly press the 

DELAY HOURS

 button until the display reads “00.”.

Start Dishwasher

START/
RESET

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START/RESET

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

DELAY HOURS

 start countdown. The 

START/RESET

 LED will light. The wash cycle will begin after 

10 seconds and then pump out for 60 seconds prior to filling the dishwasher with water. To activate 
the display, press any button with the door open.

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/RESET

, and close the door within 4 seconds. If the door is not closed within 

4 seconds, the 

START/RESET

 LED will start blinking and the dishwasher will beep once every minute 

to signal that the cycle did not restart. If the the 

START/RESET

 LED is blinking, the dishwasher is 

waiting for input.

Cancel

To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the 

START/RESET

 button for 3 seconds with the door open, 

and then close the door. This dishwasher will drain and the wash cycle lights will turn off.

Indicator Lights

CLEAN

The green light will display and a beep will sound to alert you that the wash cycle is complete. If 
the door is 

NOT

 opened, the beep will sound four times.

LOW 
RINSE AID

On some models, indicator would be displayed when rinse agent is low or empty. See 

Dispensers

 section.

Display

Time 
Remaining

During operation, the display shows the total number of minutes remaining in the cycle (up to 99 
minutes). For cycle times above 99 minutes the display will read “99”. During a delay start, the 
display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.

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START
RESET

DELAY

HOURS

CYCLE

SELECT

1 - 24 HR.

LOW RINSE AID

HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT GLASSES AIR-DRY SPEED

RINSE

CLEAN

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Summary of Contents for PDW1860KSS

Page 1: ...t of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours With the door open and a cycle selected press the DELAY HOURS button to choose the number of hours you want to delay the wash cycle The hours will show in the display window NOTE To cancel the DELAY HOURS option before the start of the cycle repeatedly press the DELAY HOURS button until the display reads 00 Start Dishwasher START RESET 3UHVV WKH START RESET but...

Page 2: ...ck The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results Silverware Basket The silverware basket may be used without the topper for quick loading With the topper flatware is better positioned for the dishwasher to thoroughly ...

Page 3: ...tions this will last approximately one month 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open 2 Turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise and lift out 3 Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full You may need to pause several times to allow rinse aid to settle 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming inside the dishwasher 5 Replace the dispenser cap Rinse Aid ...

Page 4: ...information about the hardness of the water in your area Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon Use this information and the table above to determine the amount of detergent to use You may purchase a hard water test strip from GE Appliances Call 1 877 959 8688 and ask for part number WD01X10295 In Canada call 1 800 661 1616 Using too much detergent with very soft and or very hot water may...

Page 5: ...eaning the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel make sure you know what type of 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 BB CC or WW then you have a painted door panel If your model number ends with SS then you have a Stainless Steel Door panel Foll...

Page 6: ... 90 degrees and pull the spray arm off the shaft Wash the arms in soapy warm water and use a soft brush to clean the jets Replace them after rinsing thoroughly Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter ask a service technician to 1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker 2 Turn off the water supply and discon...

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