Manual

Before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Cloudinesson Combinationof soft water and • Thisis calledetchingandis permanent.To preventthisfromhappening,
glassware too muchdetergent uselessdetergentifyou havesoftwater.Washglasswareinthe shortest
cyclethat will getit clean.
Lowperforming phosphate • SeeAwhite film onglassware,dishwareand the interior inthis
freedetergent Troubleshootingsection.
Watertemperature enteringthe • Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewater heatertemperature.
dishwasherexceeds150°F(66°C)
Sudsin the tub Wrong detergent • Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentsto avoidsudsing.Cascade*
AutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedfor useinall
GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom thetub,openthe dishwasherandletsudsdissipate.
Rinseagent wasspilled • Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
Detergent left in
dispensercups
• Repositionthe dishes,so the water from the lower spray arm can flush
the detergent cup.Seethe Loading the dishwasher section.
• Repositionthe tall utensilsor heaw silverwarethat may be keepingthe
dispensercup doorfrom opening.Seethe Loading the dishwasher
section.
• Don'tplace largebowls or pots directlyunderthe detergentdispenser.
Blackorgray Aluminum utensilshove • Removemarkswith a mild,abrasivecleaner.
marks ondishes rubbedagainst dishes
Dishesdon't dry Lowinlet water temperature • Hakesureinletwatertemperatureis at least120°F.
• SelectHEATEDDRYON.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasPOTS& PANS.
Rinseagent dispenseris empty • Checkthe rinseagentdispenserandfill as required.
Controlpanelresponded Door maynot becompletely • Hakesurethedoor isfirmly closed.
to inputsbutdishwasherclosed
neverrifledwith water
Water valvemay beturned off • Hakesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.
Stainedtub interior White film on insidesurface- • GErecommendsCascade®CompleteRinseAidto helppreventhardwater
hardwater minerals mineraldepositsfrom forming.
• Rundishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits.Citric acid
(Part number:WD]SXJ.SJ.)can be orderedthrough GEParts.Seeback
cover for ordering information. Alternatively, purchase Lemi Shine
(Part Number: WDlOXlO019) and follow the directions on the label.
Dishesor utensils ere blocking
the detergent cup
Dishwasherwon'trun Fuseis blown or circuitbreaker • Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreaker.Removeany otherappliancesfrom
istripped the circuit.
Poweris turned off • Insomeinstallations,the powerto the dishwasheris providedthrougha
wall switch,oftenlocatednextto the disposerswitch.Hakesureit ison.
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