Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsProblem Possible Causes What To DoDishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn on the hotnot clean water faucet nearest the dishwasher; let run until the water temperaturestops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This ensuresthe entering water is hot.• Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewherein the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family memberis using the shower.Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, waituntil pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.• Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewherein the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family memberis using the shower.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 dispenser or thewash 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 to theInstallation Instructions.Error Messages Possible Causes What To DoSTART/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only one time to start the dishwasher. When theindicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher is running, only press the START/RESET pad if you wish to canceldishwasher is running. This will (reset) the cycle.cancel the cycle. The light willstop flashing after the dishwasherdrains (about 90 seconds).Power to the dishwasher was • The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains out the water. A newturned off while a cycle was cycle will start automatically when the drain ends.running and power has just beenrestored to the dishwasher. Theblinking lights indicate that thedishwasher is draining waterinside.Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle. Beeping will stop andonce every 30 seconds dishwasher door has been left dishwasher will complete cycle.open during operation. It willcontinue beeping until you closethe door.Beeping at the end This is normal. The dishwasher • To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previouslyof the cycle will beep twice at the end of turned off), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triplethe cycle. beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turnedon or off.Low Detergent SmartDispense TM has less than • Fill the SmartDispenseTM reservoir with liquid dishwasher detergent. AfterLight ON 10 cycles worth of detergent filling the reservoir, the LOW DETERGENT light will turn OFF once theleft in the dishwasher. door is closed.Before you call for service…Troubleshooting TipsSave time and money! Review the charts on the followingpages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service.16