GE GDF410 Owner's Manual

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13Before you call for service…Problem Possible Causes What To DoNoise Some of the sounds you’ll • Detergent cup opening.hear are normal • The motor starting during the drying period.• Water draining out of the tub immediately after youstart the dishwasher.Utensils are not secure in the • Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.rack or something small hasdropped into the rackMotor hums • Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If youdo not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pumpout once every week. This will help keep the seal moist.• Dishwasher control was not advanced properly to the startof the desired cycle. Advance the control to the start ofthe desired cycle.Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes.dispenser cups detergent cupsWater standing in the Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it.bottom of the tub • 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.This is normal • A small amount of clean water around the outlet of the tubbottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.Suds in the tub Correct detergent wasn’t used • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.Cascade® Dishwashing Detergent has beenapproved for use in all GE dishwashers.• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and letsuds evaporate. Add 3.8 liters of cold water to the tub. Closeand latch the dishwasher. Repeat if necessary.Rinse agent was spilled • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.Stained dishwasher parts Detergent with • Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) thatcolorant was used will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check thedetergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup isdiscolored, change to detergent without any colorant.Cascade® Dishwashing Detergents has beenapproved for use in all GE dishwashers.Some tomato-based • Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to thefoods can stain load can decrease the level of staining.Troubleshooting Tips - Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visitGEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliancescircuit breaker tripped from the circuit.Power is turned off • In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is proved through awall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.Reboot your control • Turn off power to the dishwasher (at circuit breaker or wall switch) for30 seconds, then turn back on.Steam This is normal • Steam comes through the vent during washing, drying and whenwater is being pumped out.Beeping at the end This is normal • The dishwasher will beep 4 times (unless interupted) and the CLEAN lightof the cycle will display at the end of the wash cycle.