GE GSC720 Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEDISHWASHER A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse orWON’T RUN reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.UNUSUAL NOISE Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from therack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.DISHES DON’T DRY Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature section.)Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling intothe bottom rack.Make sure the Cycle On light is off, indicating the dry cycle (if selected) is complete.Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn’t nest together. Avoid overloading.Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it’s not empty.UNCLEAN DISHES Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see How to TestAND FLATWARE Water Temperature section.) Try to use the Temp Boost option.Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slowerthan usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.)Improper rack loading. (See Loading section.)Choose another cycle to give you longer washing time.DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blockingIN DISPENSER CUPS detergent cup.The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loadeditems. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-ondetergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service.Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away.The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position and Cycle On light (on some models) mustLID WON’T LATCH be off for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dryAFTER ADDING your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not advance by itself.DETERGENTYELLOW OR Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cupBROWN FILM bleach and 3 cups warm water.An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by irondeposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correctthis problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.Silver polish will usually remove this stain.CYCLE AND OPTION This is normal. Unlatch the door to turn off the Cycle and Energy Option Indicator lights.INDICATOR LIGHTS NOTE: The Cycle On light will stay on until all cycles are complete. Wait until thisSTAY ON WHEN light goes off to unlatch the door or a cycle will be interrupted.CYCLE ISCOMPLETED(continued next page)QUESTIONS?USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER15Color Panels The Problem Solver