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GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
February 2006
TM
GE Profi le
Dishwasher
PDW8900 Series
PDW9700 Series
PDW9900 Series
31-9137
GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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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 ap pli ance may result in personal injury and property damage. The man u fac turer or seller cannot be r esponsible for the in ter pre ta tion of this in for ma tion, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use. WARNING To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before
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Table of Contents Active Vent ...........................................................................................................................................................................28 Circulation Pump and Motor .......................................................................................................................................30 Component Locator Views ...........................................................................................................
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Nomenclature Model Number P D W 9 9 8 0 L 0 0 S S Brand P = Profi le E = General Electric - NATM G = General Electric Exterior Color BB = Black Product Type II = Requires Custom Panel CD = Counter Top DW = Dishwasher and Handle SD = Standard SC = Convertible SS = Stainless Steel SM = Spacemaker SS = Compact (18 in.) WW = White RF = Retrofi t HD = Home Depot Derivative Engineering Model Suffi x Model Designa
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Introduction The new GE Profi le PDW8900 Series, PWDW9700 Series, and PDW9900 Series dishwashers incorporate the following new features for 2005: TM • 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 into the dishwasher dur
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Control Features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. PDW8900 Series 1 6 2 3 5 4 PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series 1 5 Smart Dispense LOW DETERGENT ANTI-BACTERIAL SPEED CYCLE SINGLE RACK WASH DRYING SENSING COOKWARE CHINA CYCLE RINSE ONLY SANITIZED WASHING CLEAN NORMAL PLASTIC CYCLE 2 3 4 6 Control Settings Status Indicator Lights (Indicators vary by models) 1 The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash
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py g y Selections 3 PDW8900 Series: Press the pad for the desired wash cycle. PDW9700 and PDW9900 Series: Use the Arrow Pads 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 whic
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Enhancements 4 The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which ENHANCEMENT has been selected. DELAY HOURS You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours (depending on model). Press the 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 DE
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Start 5 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 don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle. If the door is closed, the indicator lights will turn
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Component Locator Views PDW8900 Series Shown Inside Cabinet View Left Side View 1 2 3 Fill Funnel 4 7 5 Fill Hose 6 8 Door Spring Water Valve 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 Door Interlock Switch Assembly Removed) Flapper (Active Vent) Control Module Active Vent Motor Detergent Rinse Module TM SmartDispense Reser
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PDW9000 Series Shown Door View (Door Panel Removed) Door Interlock Switch Active Vent Motor Flapper (Active Vent) Control Module Fan Motor Detergent Rinse Module SmartDispense Reservoir Fan Conduit Liquid Level Sensor Positive Displacement Pump PDW8900 Series Shown Bottom View Front of Dish wash er Flood Switch Junction Box Water Valve Circulation Pump Motor Wax Motor Ball Sump Turbidity Sensor Drain Pump Drain Line Check Valve Heating Element Rear of Dish wash er – 11 –
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Dishwasher Components Door Panel PDW8900 Series PDW9700 Series and PDW9900 Series The door panel covers the main control board, detergent cup, wire harness, Smart Dispense bottle, Note: For top control dishwashers, there must be Smart Dispense detergent sensor, and Smart 1 /2-inch clearance between the top of the door and Dispense pump. the counter top. Escutcheon Keypad The door panel covers the main control board, Assembly Screws detergent cup, vent fan, motor, louver, wire harness, Sm
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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.) • When removing the membrane keypad, peel the keypad from right to left. • When installing, make sure the membrane button areas and lights align with the keypad. • 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
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TM SmartDispense Calibration Water Hardness Test and Calibration The calibration process will differ slightly depending Test Water Hardness on whether the dishwasher is front mount control (PDW8000 series) or top mount control (PDW9000 The automatic liquid dishwashing detergent TM series). dispenser (SmartDispense ) dispenses the optimum amount of detergent to clean the dishes. This Front Mount Control (PDW8900) amount of detergent introduced during each cycle is based on the soil level o
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To remove the reservoir: TM SmartDispense Note: Removing the reservoir access collar causes TM SmartDispense is a bulk liquid detergent dispense structural damage to the collar. It must be replaced assembly consisting of the following components: with a new part # WD35X10059. • Detergent Reservoir - Mounted within the inner Remove the door panel. (See Door Panel.) Insert a door panel small fl at-blade screwdriver into the slot in the side of the retaining collar and push the screwdriver
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Detergent Level Sensor TM The SmartDispense detergent level sensor consists of a single level detection continuity sensor and includes the following components: Control 5 VDC to Sensor • a grommet seal • a low detergent LED indicator light • a wire 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 cycles left before the detergent rese
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Positive Displacement Pump Approximate Detergent Use TM The SmartDispense positive displacement pump Smart Dispense Dosage Amount consists of a continuous fl exible tube running from Soil Level Dosage (ml) 123 4 the detergent reservoir to the inner door detergent 133 41 49 57 outlet. The tube runs around the inside edge of the 2 35.4 43.4 51.4 59.4 3 37.8 45.8 53.8 61.8 pump housing. A 3-roller impeller fi ts tightly into 4 40.2 48.2 56.2 64.2 the center of the pump housing with each of the 5
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Follow these steps carefully to have a successful Customer Purge of the Bulk Dispenser Tank purge run. When to Purge the Bulk Dispenser Tank Front Mount Controls (PDW8900) 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 Top Mount Controls (PDW9700, PDW9900
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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 Phillips head screws and 2 brackets. 3 Door Interlock Switch Strip Circuit Disconnect DETERGENT MODULE RED/YELLOW WHITE J2-9 1200 - 2800 Ω Bracket Door Interlock Switch The deter gent/rinse mod ule au to mat i cal ly dis pens es both the de tergent and the rinse agent The door interlock switch opens the L1 circuit when at the ap pro
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Using the Dishwasher with the Upper Rack Middle Spray Arm Removed 1. Check holes in spray arm for bits of china, seeds, and other foreign matter. 1. Unsnap and remove the end cap on each side of 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. 2. Remove plastic screw on bottom of middle 4. Push the rails all the way back into the spray arm. This will allow th
