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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishwasher wont run
Noise
Fuseis blown, or the , Replacefuseor reset circuit breaker Removeang other appliances
circuit breaker tripped from the circuit.
, Trg pressingthe START/RESETpod (Electronicmodels)two times.
Power isturned off , Insome installations, power to the dishwasher isprovided through a wall
switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Makesure it ison.
Some of the sounds , Soft food disposalshredding action.
goull hear are normal , Drainvalve opening to pump water out.
, Timer control as cgcle progresses.
, Detergentcup opening.
,The motor stopping during the drging period.
, WaterdrainingoutoftubimmediatelgaftertouchingtheSTART/RESETpod.
Utensils are not secure , Make sureevergthing issecured in dishwasher
in rack or something small
has dropped into rack
Rattling dishes when
the sprag arm rotates
Motor hums
Water standing in This is normal
the bottom of the tub
VVaterwon't pump Drain isclogged
out of the tub
Suds in the tub Wrong detergent
was used
Rinseagent was spilled
Stained tub interior Sometomato-based
foods can cause reddish
stains
Teaor coffee stains
An overall sallow or
brown film can be
caused bg iron deposits
in water
White film on inside
surface--hard water
minerals
, Make suredishesare properlg loaded.Seethe Loadingthe
dishwasher rackssection.
, Dishwasher hasnot been usedon a regular basis.If gou do not use
gour dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once evergweek.
Thiswill help keepthe seal moist.
, A small amount of cleanwater around the outlet on the tub bottom
at the back ofthe tub keepsthe water seal lubricated.
, If gou havean air gap, clean it.
, Checkto seeif gour kitchensinkisdraining well. if not, gou mag need
a plumbe[
, Ifthe dishwasher drains into a disposer,run disposerclear.
, Useonlg automatic dishwasher detergentsto avoid sudsing.
Cascade? Cascade_Complete and ElectrasoPAutomatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for usein all GEdishwashers.
,To remove sudsfrom the tub, open the dishwasher and letsuds
dissipate.Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. On blodelswith a Dial:
Closeand latch the dishwasher.Pump out water bg slowlg turning the
Dialuntil a drain period isreached. Repeatif necessarg.On Modelswith
ElectronicControl:Pump out water bg pressingthe START/RESETpad,
then 10 seconds later,pressSTART/RESETpad again. Repeatif necessarg.
, Alwags wipe up rinse agent spillsimmediatelg.
, Useof the RINSEONLYcgcle after adding the dishto the load
can decreasethe levelof staining.GErecommends Cascade®
Plastic Boaster to help remove these tgpes of stains.
, Removethe stain bg hand, usinga solution of 1/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm wate[
WARNING
Beforecleaning interior,wait at least 20 minutes after o cgcle for the
heating elements to cool down. Failureto do so can result in burns.
, A special filter in the water supplg lineisthe onlg wag to correct
this problem. Contact a water softener comports.
•GErecommends Jet-Dry _ or Cascade Crystal Ctear_to help
prevent hard water mineral depositsfrom forming.
, Rundishwasher with citric acidto remove mineral deposits.Citric
acid (Partnumber: WD35X151)can be ordered through GEParts.
Seeback cover for ordering information.
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