GBF532SGMBB User Manual

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Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem Possible Cause What To Do

Suds in the tub Wrong detergent. Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentstoavoid

sudsing. Finish

Quantum

Automatic Dishwashing

Detergent has been approved for use in all GE

Appliances dishwashers.

To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and

letsudsdissipate.PumpoutwaterbypressingStartand

closethedoor.Wait30seconds.Openthedoor,press

and hold Start for 3 seconds, and close the door. Repeat

if necessary.

Rinse agent was spilled. Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.

Detergent left in dispenser

cups

Dishes or utensils are blocking

the detergent cup.

Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray

arm can flush the detergent cup. See the Loading

section. Reposition the tall utensils or heavy silverware

that may be keeping the dispenser cup door from

opening. See the Loading section.

Black or gray marks

on dishes

Aluminum utensils have rubbed

against dishes.

Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.

Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature. Makesureinletwatertemperatureisatleast120°F

(49°C).

Select Heated Dry or Dry Boost.

UseWash Temp Boost.

Rinse agent dispenser is empty. Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.

Additional drying time is

needed.

LeavedoorclosedaftertheCleanlightappearsto

allowthefantorunanadditional90minutes(onsome

models).

Note:Ifyouopenthedoor,thisfanextensionwillbe

cancelled.

Cycle selection. If using Light cycle which uses lower water temperature

and thus limited dry performance, switch to a different

cycle.

Cycle completion. Allowcyclestofullycomplete.SeeLongcycletimesin

this TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS section.

Long cycle times Dishwasher washes by

alternating mid and lower spray

arms.

Longercyclesarenormal.Forbestwashanddry

performance, let cycle complete.

Soil level. The turbidity sensor senses how much soil is on the

dishes. Heavy soiled dish loads will add more time to

thecycle.Thisisnormalfunction.Forbestwashanddry

performance, allow cycle to complete.

Control panel responded

to inputs but dishwasher

never filled with water

Door may not be completely

closed.

Make sure the door is firmly closed.

Water valve may be turned off. Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is

turned on.

Flood float may be stuck. RemoveUltra-Finefilterandlightlytapthepieceunder

the ultra fine filter that looks like a salt shaker. Replace

the filter

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