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Before you call for service.., geeom
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and manes! Review the charts on
the following pages, or visit Be.cam You mob
not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Da
Dishwasher won't run
Noise
Fuseis blown, or the • Replacefuse or reset circuit breaker Removeany other appliances
circuitbreaker tripped from the circuit.
•TrUresettingthe START/RESETpad.
Poweristurned off • Insome installations, power to the dishwasher isprovided through a wall
switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Hake sure it ison.
Some of the sounds •Softfood disposalshredding action.
you'll hearare normal • Drainvalve opening to pump water out.
• Timercontrol as cgcle progresses.
• Detergentcup opening.
•Themotor stopping during the drging period.
•WaterdrainingoutoftubimmediatelgaftertouchingtheSTART/RESETpad.
Utensils are not secure • Hake sureevergthing issecured in dishwasher
in rack or somethingsmall
has dropped into rack
Rattling dishes when
the spray arm rotates
Motor hums
Water standing in This is normal
the bottom of the tub
Water won't pump Drain isclogged
out of the tub
Suds in the tub Correct detergent
wasn't used
Rinse agent was spilled
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based
foods can cause reddish
stains
Tea or coffeestains
An overall yellow or
brown film can be
caused by iron deposits
in water
White film on inside
surface--hard water
minerals
• Hake suredishesare properlg loaded.Seethe Loadingthe
dishwasher rackssection.
• Dishwasher hasnot been usedon a regular basis.If Uoudo not use
your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
Thiswill help keepthe sealmoist.
•Asmall 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 your kitchensinkisdraining well. If not, you mag need
a plumber
• Ifthe dishwasher drains into a disposer,run disposerclear
• Useonlu automatic dishwasher detergentsto avoid sudsing.
Cascade®,Cascade_Complete and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for usein all GEdishwashers.
•Toremove sudsfrom the tub, open the dishwasher and letsuds
dissipate.Add ]_gallon of cold water to the tub. On Hodelswith a Dial:
Closeand latch the dishwasher Pump out water bu slowlg turning the
Dialuntil a drain period isreached. Repeatif necessaru.On Hodels with
ElectronicControl:Pump out water bg pressingthe START/RESETpad,
then !0 seconds later,pressSTART/RESETpad again. Repeatif necessaru.
•Alwauswipe up rinseagent spillsimmediately.
• Useof the RINSEONLYcycle after adding the dishto the load
can decreasethe levelof staining.GErecommends Cascade_
Plastic Boosterto help removethesetupes of stains.
• Removethe stain bu hand, usinga solution of !/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm water
WARNING
Beforecleaning interior,wait at least 20 minutes after a cgcle for the
heating elementsto cool down. Failureto do so can result in burns.
•Aspecialfilter in the water supply lineisthe only wag to correct
this problem. Contact a water softener company.
•GErecommends Jet-Drg ®or Cascade Crgstal Clear_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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