Manual for PDW7300

Manual for PDW7300

Brand: GE

Category: Dishwasher

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:38 p.m.

Warranty Information

One year full warranty on parts and labor, second year limited warranty on parts.

About the dishwasher control panel.

You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Control Settings

1 Status Indicator Lights

The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction (see page 6). The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the dishwasher is in.
  • SENSING Displayed while the ExtraClean™ Sensor is measuring the amount of soil and temperature of water. The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.
  • WASHING Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.
  • RINSING Displayed during rinse periods.
  • DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.
  • SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions. Light remains ON until door is opened.
  • CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete. The light will remain ON until door is opened.

2 Time Remaining Display (on some models)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. The time displayed at the start of each cycle may change from the factory setting as the unit customizes itself to home use. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.

3 Selections

The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected.
  • ANTI-BACTERIA Heavy 9.1 gal., 91 min. Medium 7.8 gal., 89 min. Light 6.5 gal., 87 min. This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.
  • COOK WARE Heavy 10.4 gal., 102 min. Medium 9.1 gal., 76 min. Light 7.8 gal., 72 min. 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 WASH Heavy 9.1 gal., 77 min. Medium 6.5 gal., 62 min. Light 5.2 gal., 49 min. This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Control panel lights go off when you're setting controls Time too long between touching of selected pads
  • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
Noise Some of the sounds you'll hear are normal
  • Detergent cup opening.
  • The motor stopping during the drying period.
  • Water draining out of the tub immediately after you touch START/RESET pad.
  • Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.
Detergent left in dispenser cups Dishes are blocking the detergent cups
  • Reposition the dishes.
Water standing in the bottom of the tub This is normal
  • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won't pump out of the tub Drain is clogged
  • If you have an air gap, clean it.
  • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a plumber.
  • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Suds Correct detergent wasn't used
  • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. Cascade®, Cascade Complete® and Electrasol® dishwasher detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
  • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close the door until it locks into place. Pump out water by pressing START/RESET, then after waiting 10 seconds press START/RESET again. Repeat if necessary.
Stained tub interior Rinse agent was spilled
  • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Stained tub interior Detergent with colorant was used
  • Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant. Cascade®, Cascade Complete® and Electrasol® Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
Dishes and flatware not clean Some tomato-based foods can stain
  • Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load can decrease the level of staining.
Dishes and flatware not clean Low inlet water temperature
  • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 6).
Dishes and flatware not clean Water pressure 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.
Dishes and flatware not clean Air gap is clogged
  • Clean the air gap.
Dishes and flatware not clean Improper rack loading
  • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms.
Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Extremely hard water
  • Use Jet-Dry® rinse agent to remove spots and prevent new film buildup.
  • To remove stubborn spots and preexisting film from glassware:
    1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
    2. Do not add detergent.
    3. Select the COOK WARE cycle.
    4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
    5. Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) 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 (60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar.
Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Low inlet water temperature
  • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 6).
Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Overloading the dishwasher
  • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms.
Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Improper loading
  • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms.
Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Old or damp powder detergent
  • Use Jet-Dry® rinse agent to remove spots and prevent new film buildup.
Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Rinse agent dispenser empty
  • Check the rinse agent dispenser.
Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Too little detergent
  • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 6).
Cloudiness on glassware Combination of soft water and too much detergent
  • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Cloudiness on glassware Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
  • Lower the water heater temperature.
Black or gray marks on dishes Aluminum utensils have rubbed against dishes
  • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
Yellow or brown film on inside surfaces Tea or coffee stains
  • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water.
  • A CAUTION: Before cleaning interior wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
White film on inside surfaces An overall yellow or brown film can be caused by iron deposits in water
  • A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this problem. Contact a water softener company.
White film on inside surfaces Hard water minerals
  • To clean the interior, apply dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge. Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade®, Cascade Complete® and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
Dishes don't dry Low inlet water temperature
  • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 6).
Dishes don't dry Select HEATED DRY.
  • Select HEATED DRY.
Dishes don't dry Rinse agent dispenser is empty
  • Check the rinse agent dispenser.
Control panel responded to inputs but dishwasher never filled with water Door latch may not be properly seated
  • Call for service.
Dishwasher won't run Fuse is blown, or the circuit breaker tripped
  • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Dishwasher won't run
  • Try resetting the START/RESET pad.
Steam This is normal
  • Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.
Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle (Anti-Bacteria cycle only) The door was opened and the cycle was interrupted during or after the main wash portion
  • Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash.
Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle (Anti-Bacteria cycle only) The incoming water temperature was too low
  • Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
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