GE Dishwashers Owner's Manual

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Contents

14Control panel Door latch may not be 0DNHVXUHWKHGRRULVILUPO\FORVHGresponded to input properly seatedbut dishwasher neverfilled with water Water vale may be 0DNHVXUHZDWHUYDOYH XVXDOO\ORFDWHGXQGHUWKHVLQN LVWXUQHGRQturned offDishwasher beeps This is normal &ORVHWKHGRRUDIWHURSHQLQJLWPLGF\FOH once every 15 secondsThis is a reminder that the 3UHVVON/OFF to turn OFF the dishwasher.door has been left openduring operationProblem Possible Causes What To DoDishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature 0DNHVXUHLQOHWZDWHUWHPSHUDWXUHLVFRUUHFW VHHSDJH not clean Water pressure is temporarily low 7XUQRQDIDXFHW,VZDWHUFRPLQJRXWPRUHVORZO\WKDQXVXDO"If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.Air gap is clogged &OHDQWKHDLUJDSImproper rack loading 0DNHVXUHODUJHGLVKZDUHGRHVQRWEORFNWKHGHWHUJHQWdispenser or the wash arms.No air gap or high drain loop 9HULI\WKDW\RXKDYHDQDLUJDSRUDKLJKGUDLQORRS5HIHUWRWKHInstallation Instructions.Filter needs cleaning 7KHILOWHUDVVHPEO\PXVWEHFOHDQHGUHJXODUO\WRDOORZWKHILOWHUWRefficiently remove food particles from the wash water. See Cleaning theFilter section on page 1.Spots and filming Extremely hard water 8VHCascade Crystal Clear® rinse agent to remove spots andon glasses and prevent new film buildup.flatware Low inlet water temperature Make sure water temperature is at least 49°C (120°F).Overloading the dishwasher / Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading the Dishwasher RacksImproper loading section.Old or damp powder detergent Make sure detergent is fresh.Rinse agent dispenser empty If water is extremely hard, a water softener may be required.Too little detergentCloudiness on Combination of soft water and 7KLVLVFDOOHGHWFKLQJDQGLVSHUPDQHQW7RSUHYHQWWKLVIURPKDSSHQLQJglassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortestcycle that will get them clean.Water temperature entering Lower the water heater temperature.the dishwasher exceeds 65°C (150°F)Black or gray Aluminum utensils have 5HPRYHPDUNVZLWKDPLOGDEUDVLYHFOHDQHUmarks on dishes rubbed against dishesYellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains 5HPRYHWKHVWDLQE\KDQGXVLQJDVROXWLRQRIFXSEOHDFKDQGon inside surfaces 3 cups warm water.WARNINGBefore cleaning interior wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for theheating element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.An overall yellow or brown film can $VSHFLDOILOWHULQWKHZDWHUVXSSO\OLQHLVWKHRQO\ZD\WRFRUUHFWbe caused by iron deposits in water this problem. Contact a water softener company.White film on inside Hard water minerals 7RFOHDQWKHLQWHULRUDSSO\GLVKZDVKHUGHWHUJHQWWRDGDPSVSRQJHsurfaces Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other thandishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade®Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approvedfor use in all GE dishwashers.Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 6).Rinse agent dispenser is empty Check the rinse agent dispenser.Before you call for service…