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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes
Dishwasher won't run Fuse is blown, or the
circuit breaker tripped
Power is turned off
Noise Some of the sounds
you'll hear are normal
Utensils are not secure • Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.
in rack or something small
has dropped into rack
Rattling dishes when
the spray arm rotates
Motor hums
Water standing in This is normal
the bottom of the tub
Water won't pump Drain is clogged
out of the tub
Suds in the tub Wrong detergent
was used
Rinse agent was spilled • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based
foods can cause reddish can decrease the level of staining. GE Appliances recommends Cascade
stains
Tea or coffee stains
An overall yellow or
brown film can be
caused by iron deposits
in water
White film on inside
minerals
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What To Do
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances
from the circuit.
• Try pressing the START/RESET pad (Electronic models) two times.
• In some installations, power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall
switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
• Hard food disposer shredding action.
• 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 tub immediately after touching the START/RESET pad.
• Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
dishwasher racks section.
• Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use
your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist.
• A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom
at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
• If you have an air gap, clean it.
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need
a plumber.
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
• Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Cascade , Cascade Complete, Cascade
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Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all
GE Appliances dishwashers.
• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
dissipate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. On Models with a Dial:
Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the
Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. On Models with
Electronic Control: Pump out water by pressing the START/RESET pad,
then 10 seconds later, press START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.
• Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load
Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.
• Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm water.
WARNING
Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes
after a cycle for the heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can
result in burns.
ADVERTENCIA
20 minutos después de un ciclo para que los elementos calentadores se enfríen.
No hacerlo puede provocar quemaduras.
• A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Contact a water softener company.
• GE Appliances recommends Cascade
water mineral deposits from forming.
• Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric acid
Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Appliances
Parts. See back cover for ordering information.
Platinum, and Electrasol
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Antes de limpiar el interior, espere por lo menos
Rinse Aid to help prevent hard
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