Operating instructions

Before You Call For Service
Dishwasher
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Tea or coffee stainsYellow or brown film
on inside surfaces
White film on inside
surfaces
Dishes don't dry
Dishwasher won't run
Steam
An overall yellow or brown
film can be caused by iron
deposits in water
Hard water minerals
Low inlet water
temperature
Rinse agent dispenser is
empty
Door not latched
Wall switch
(some installations)is in
the "off" position
Fuse is blown, or the
circuit breaker tripped
Dishwasher control
is inoperative
This is normal
Remove the stain by hand, using a solution
of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm wateE
CAUTION:Beforecleaning
interior,wait at least 20 minutes after a
cycle for the heating element to cool
down. Failureto do so can result in bums.
A specialfilter in the water supply line is
the only way to correct this problem.
Contact your GEdealer or a water softener
company
GErecommends Jet-Dry ® or Cascade
Crystal Clear® to help prevent hard water
mineral deposits from forming.
Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove
mineral deposits. Citric acid (Part number:
WD35X151) can be ordered through GE
Parts. See the Consumer Services page
for ordering information.
CAUTION:Beforecleaning
interior,wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle
for the heating element to cool down. Failure
to do so can resultin burns.
• Select HEATEDDRY.
Make sure inlet water temperature is at least
!20°F (49°C)(seeUsingthe Dishwashersection).
Select ADDEDHEAT.
Use a longer cycle, such as Antibacterial.
Check and refill the rinse agent dispenseE
• Hake sure door is fully closed and latched.
• Check for a wall switch that the dishwasher
might be connected to. A wall switch is
required by electrical codes in some
localities. Turn the switch "on" if it is "off;'
Replace fuse or reset circuit breakeERemove
any other appliances from the circuit.
• Turn off power at the circuit breaker
for 30 seconds, then reset poweE
• Warm moisture comes through the vent
on the bottom of the door during drying
and when water is being pumped out.
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