Use & Care Guide
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do
Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.
once every minute dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you close
the door.
Beeping at the end This is normal. The dishwasher • To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
of the cycle will beep twice at the end of the turned off), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds.
cycle A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option
has been turned on or off.
Dishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 10). Turn on the hot
not clean water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water temperature
stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This insures
the entering water is hot.
Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait
until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
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 the
wash 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 the
Installation Instructions.
Poor performing detergent • Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade ® Complete.
Spots and filming Extremely hard water • Use rinse agents such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ to remove spots
on glasses and flatware and prevent new film buildup.
Low inlet water temperature • Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F.
Overloading or improper • Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section.
loading of the dishwasher
Old or damp powder detergent • Make sure detergent is fresh.
Rinse agent dispenser empty • If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Too little or low performing • Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
detergent
Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,
glassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest
cycle that will get it clean.
Low performing phosphate • See White film on inside surface page 20
free detergent
Water temperature entering the • This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.
dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C)
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.
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