GE GSD2000J04WW Owner's Manual

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Before you call for service...Problem Possible Causes What To DoDishes and flatware hflet water temperature • Raise the water heater temi)erature to 120°F.not clean is below 120°E • Use the HOTSTARTtbature.Water pressure is • Ttlrn ()is ;i thtlcet. Is water ('oilling ()tit uloi'e slowly than tlstla]?tempormSly low If so, wait until l)ressure.... is no_nal before using, your dishwasher:Air gap is dogged • Clean the air gap.hnproper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the dem_gent dispenser orthe wash a_n.Spots and filmingon glasses andflatwareExtremely hard waterLow hflet watertemperatureOverloading thedishwasherhuproper loadingOld or dmnp powderdetergentRinse agent dispenseremptyToo little detergent• Use Use Jet-Dry _ or Cascade Rinse Aid *>rinse agent to relnove spotsand prevent new lihn build-ul).• To ten/eve stubborn spots and pre-existing fihn fl'om glassware:I Remove all metal utensils fl'om the dishwasher:2 Do not add detexgent.3 Select the longest cycle.4 Stall the dishwasher and allow to run fin" 18 to 22 minutes.Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of whim vinegar intothe bottom of the dishwasher:6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinsedoesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) ofcitric acid c_Tstals instead of vinegm:Cloudiness on Combhaation of soft • This is called etching and is pemmnent. To prevent this fromglassware water mad too much hal)pening, use less detergent if you have soft water: _,\'ash glasswaredetergent in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.Water temperature • I,ower the water heater temperature.entering the dishwasherexceeds 150°EYellow orbrown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach andon tub 3 cups wmm water:A WARNING:Before cleaning interior; wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for theheating element to cool down. Failure to oh) so can result in burns.An overall yellow or • A spedal filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct thisbrown f'dm. cma be caused problem. Contact a water softener company.by iron deposits in waterWhite film on inside Hm-d water minerals • GE recommends Jet-Orl/_ or Cascade Rinse Aid c*to hel I) removesurfaces some hard water mineral stains.• For extreme staining, clean the interior b)' applying dishwasher(letetgent to a (lamp sponge. Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any typeof cleaner other than those recommended or hand dishwashing(lete_gent because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade _,Cascade_ Complete and Electrasol® Dishwashing Detergents haxebeen approved fin" use in all GE dishwashers.Detergent cup lid Dial is not ha the • Turn the Dial to OFF and slide the door latch to the left.won't latch OFFpositionDetergent left in Dishes are blocking • Reposition the dishes.dispenser cups the detergent cupsSteam This is normal • Steam comes through the vent 1))'the door latch during (hTing andwhen water is being pumped out.Black or graymarks on dishes/2Mumhmm utensils have • Remove marls with a mild, abrasive cleane_:rubbed against dishes