GE Standard Tub Owner's Manual

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Contents

Problem Possible Causes What To DoDishes don’t dry Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.temperature • Select HEATED DRY.• Use HOT START and ADDED HEAT options.• Select a higher cycle, such as POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH.Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.is emptyDishes and flatware Inlet water temperature • Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.not clean is below 120°F. • Use HOT START, POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH and HI TEMP WASH.Too little detergent • See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent fordetergent recommendations.Old or damp powdered • See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent fordetergent detergent recommendations.Water pressure is • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so,temporarily low wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.Air gap is clogged • Clean the air gap.Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block detergent dispenser or wash arm.No air gap or high • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer todrain loop the Installation Instructions.Spots and filming • Use Cascade® Rinse Aid™ rinse agents to remove spots and preventon glasses and new film buildup.flatware • To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. Do not add detergent.3 Select the longest cycle.4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes.Dishwasher will 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 rinsedoesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citricacid crystals instead of vinegar.Cloudiness on Combination of soft • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this fromglassware water and too much happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware indetergent the shortest cycle that will get it clean.Water temperature • Lower the water heater temperature.entering the dishwasherexceeds 150°F.Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the OFF • Turn the Timer Dial to OFF.won’t latch positionDetergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes.dispenser cups detergent cupsSteam This is normal • Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying andwhen water is being pumped out.Black or gray Aluminum utensils have • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.marks on dishes rubbed against dishesControl panel lights Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others. To relight,go off when you are touching or selecting touch any pad again or unlatch and relatch the door.setting controls padsControl panel Door latch may not • Call for service.responded to inputs be properly seatedbut dishwasher neverfilled with water16Before you call for service…Extremely hard waterLow inlet watertemperatureOverloading thedishwasherImproper loadingOld or damp powderdetergentRinse agent dispenseremptyToo little detergent