GE GSD5200 Owner's Manual

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ProblemPossible Causes What To DoControl panel lights go Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight,off when you’re setting touching of selected touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch the door.controls padsControl panel responded Door latch may not be • Call for service.to inputs, but dishwasher properly seatednever filled with waterDishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliancescircuit breaker tripped from the circuit.• Try resetting theSTART/RESET pad.Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal shredding action.you’ll hear are normal • Drain valve opening to pump water out.• Timer control as cycle progresses.• Detergent cup opening.• The motor stopping during the drying period.• Water draining out of the tub immediately after you touch theSTART/RESET pad.Utensils are not secure • Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.in the rack or somethingsmall has dropped intothe rackMotor hums • Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not useyour dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.This will help keep the seal moist and the garbage disposer clear.Water standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottomthe bottom of the tub at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it.out of the tub • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may needa plumber.• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.wasn’t used Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® Automatic DishwashingDetergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let sudsevaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch thedishwasher. Pump out water by pressing theSTART/RESET pad; thenimmediately press theSTART/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.Rinse agent • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.was spilledStained tub interior Detergent with • Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolorcolorant was used the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signsof any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent withoutany colorant. Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® AutomaticDishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in allGE dishwashers.Some tomato-based • Use of theRINSE ONLY cycle (on some models) after adding the dishfoods can stain to the load can decrease the level of staining.Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.temperature • SelectHI TEMP RINSE and/orHEATED DRY.Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent dispenser.is empty12Before you call for service…Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the following pages,or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer SupportTroubleshooting Tips