WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENTPROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHERJunked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you aregetting rid of your old dishwasher, please followthe instructions below to help prevent accidents.Before You Throw Away Your Old DishwasherTake off the door of the washing compartment orremove the door latch (as shown).NOTE: PDW9200 Series and PDW9800 Series models alsohave a latch screw which must be removed (Step 1) as shown.Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructionsge.comWHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER CAUTION: Contents washed in Anti-Bacteriacycle may be hot to the touch. Use care before unloading. Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinseagents recommended for use in a dishwasherand keep them out of the reach of children.Cascade® and Electrasol® Automatic DishwashingDetergents and Jet-Dry® and Cascade CrystalClear® rinse agents have been approved foruse in all GE dishwashers. Using a detergent thatis not specifically designedfor automatic dishwasherswill cause the automaticdishwasher to fill with suds. If your dishwasher isconnected to a wall switch,ensure that the switch is onprior to use. If you choose to turn theswitch off between wash cycles, allow 5–10seconds after turning the switch on beforetouching the START/RESET pad to allow thecontrol to power up. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely todamage the door seal. Load sharp knives with the handles up to reducethe risk of cut-type injuries. Do not wash plastic items unless markeddishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plasticitems not so marked, check the manufacturer’srecommendations. Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such aselectronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters andpaint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage todishwasher and discoloration or staining ofdishwasher may result. Do not touch the heating element during orimmediately after use. Do not operate your dishwasher unless allenclosure panels are properly in place. Close supervision is necessary if this applianceis used by or near children. Load light, plastic items so they will notbecome dislodged and drop to the bottom ofthe dishwasher—they might come into contactwith the heating element and be damaged.READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS3(on somemodels)