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How to operate your dishwasher

Door Latch

 Indicator Dial

(Turn:0 Start)

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STEP 1. Load your dishwasher
with dishes, silverware, pots,
pans, bowls, etc. according to
instructions on pages 8 and 9.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the

detergent dispenser. Make sure
the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF
position before adding detergent.

(See pages 6 and 7.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent
spotting. (See page 6.)

STEP 3. Select DRYING HEAT
option. It must be ON for PLATE
WARMER cycle, OFF for 
HOLD cycle. It can be ON or OFF,

at your option (see below), for any
of the wash cycles.

DRYING HEAT

ON

OFF

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ON. Turns the drying heater on for
fast drying.

OFF. Turns the drying heater off
to save energy. Dishes will dry
naturally over a longer period
such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner,
open the dishwasher door after the
cycle is complete to reduce the
natural drying time.

Use of this option reduces the
electrical energy used by this
model approximately 10% for
the NORMAL WASH cycle.

STEP 4. Select the cycle and start
the dishwasher.

If your dishwasher drains into a
food waste disposer, operate the
disposer until it is empty before
starting the dishwasher. (See Cycle
Selection Hints at right.)

To obtain the benefits of a complete
cycle, be careful that you  do not

turn the dial any further than
necessary  
to start the dishwasher.

 For 

 & PANS and

NORMAL WASH cycle:

POTS

NORMAL

 PANS

WASH

a. Push selected cycle button.

b. Latch the door.

LIGHTwASH 

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RINSE 

HOLO 

PLATE WARMER

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c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to ON position to start the cycle.

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For LIGHT WASH cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Push NORMAL WASH cycle

button.

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c. 

 turn 

 Indicator Dial

c. Slowly turn Cycle Indicator Dial

to LIGHT WASH position.

d. Latch door to start the cycle.

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For RINSE HOLD cycle:

a. Be sure door is unlatched.

b. Select DRYING HEAT-OFF

to RINSE 

 position.

d. Latch the door to start the cycle.

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Summary of Contents for HDA797K

Page 1: ...Front Panel Color Change 11 Loading 8 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Operating Guide 4 5 Cycle Selection 5 Drying Options 4 Soil Level 7 Plate Warmer 5 Problem Solver 12 14 Repair Service 15 Rinse Agent...

Page 2: ...asher If you received a damaged dishwasher Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the dishwasher Save time and money Before you cdl for service Ene y saving ps The power consumption o...

Page 3: ...ad sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut type injuries DO not touch the heating element during or immediately atir use Do not operate your dishwasher udess all enclosure panels ar...

Page 4: ...tural drying time Use of this option reduces the electrical energy used by this model approximately 10 for the NORMAL WASH cycle STEP 4 Select the cycle and start the dishwasher If your dishwasher dra...

Page 5: ...n pre rinsed before loading Also for washing very lightly soiled dishes with soils that have not dried on WNSE HOLD For rinsing partial loads which will be washed later Select DRYING HEAT OFF drying o...

Page 6: ...ter spotting and makes drying faster too For best dishwashing performance use of a rinse agent such as JET DRY brand is recommended Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form Your dishwasher use...

Page 7: ...SH cycle Remember to use your RINSE HOLD cycle for small holding loads Note The foods mentioned above are for examples only Other foods not mentioned may also need to be removed from your dishes You m...

Page 8: ...block it or load tall things next to it Also be careful not to let portions of items such as knives skewers or pot handles extend through the bottom rack or the silverware basket How to load the PMCK...

Page 9: ...hield the soiled surface inside from the water Put flatware in the removable silverware basket with handles up to protect your hands Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute...

Page 10: ...or acid foods can stain if left on Sterling Silver YES Don t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foods can and Silver basket with stainless steel stain if left on Dr...

Page 11: ...ouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish How to prepare your dishwasher for winter storage If the dishwasher is to be left unused in an unheated location during the winter months have a servi...

Page 12: ...btain the benefits of a complete cycle be careful that you do not turn the dial any further than necessary to start the dishwasher Water pressure may be temporarily low Turn on a faucet Is water comin...

Page 13: ...open the door and pour 2 cups 500ml of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher 6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle If vinegar rinse doesn t work Repeat as above except use 1 4 cup...

Page 14: ...s water you may have a drain problem Clean the air gap OUT OF THE TUB if you have one Seepage 11 Check the kitchen sink Is it draining well You may need a plumber If dishwasher drains into disposer ru...

Page 15: ...further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details incl...

Page 16: ...re material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 co...

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