GE GHDA480N Owner's Manual
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Problem Possible Causes What To DoDishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn onnot clean the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the watertemperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn offthe faucet. This insures the entering water is hot.Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.Air gap or disposer is clogged • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenseror the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.No air gap or high drain loop • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer tothe Installation Instructions.Spots and filming • Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents to remove spots andon glasses and prevent new film buildup.flatware • To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.2 Do not add detergent.3 Select the POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH cycle.4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasherwill now be in the main wash.5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into thebottom of the dishwasher.6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’twork: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystalsinstead of vinegar.Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,glassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortestcycle that will get them clean.Water temperature entering • This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.the dishwasher exceeds 150°FSuds in the tub Wrong detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.Cascade® and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergentshave been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and letsuds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out waterby touching the START/RESET pad once; then 30 seconds later,touch the START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.Error Messages Possible Causes What To DoSTART/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only when you want to restart theindicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher.dishwasher is running. This willcancel the cycle. The light will stopflashing after the dishwasher drains(about 90 seconds).Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.once every 30 seconds dishwasher door has been leftopen during operation. It willcontinue beeping until you closethe door.Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsBefore you call for service… ge.comTroubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service.13Extremely hard waterLow inlet water temperatureOverloading the dishwasherImproper loadingOld or damp powder detergentRinse agent dispenser emptyToo little detergent |
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