GE Dishwashers User Manual

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Control panel Door latch may not be  0DNHVXUHWKHGRRULVILUPO\FORVHG
responded to input properly seated
but dishwasher never
filled with water
Water vale may be   0DNHVXUHZDWHUYDOYHXVXDOO\ORFDWHGXQGHUWKHVLQNLVWXUQHGRQ
turned off
Dishwasher beeps This is normal  &ORVHWKHGRRUDIWHURSHQLQJLWPLGF\FOH 
once every 15 seconds
This is a reminder that the  3UHVVON/OFF to turn OFF the dishwasher.
door has been left open
during operation
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature  0DNHVXUHLQOHWZDWHUWHPSHUDWXUHLVFRUUHFWVHHSDJH
not clean
Water pressure is temporarily low  7XUQRQDIDXFHW,VZDWHUFRPLQJRXWPRUHVORZO\WKDQXVXDO"
If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Air gap is clogged  &OHDQWKHDLUJDS
Improper rack loading  0DNHVXUHODUJHGLVKZDUHGRHVQRWEORFNWKHGHWHUJHQW
dispenser or the wash arms.
No air gap or high drain loop  9HULI\WKDW\RXKDYHDQDLUJDSRUDKLJKGUDLQORRS5HIHUWRWKH
Installation Instructions.
Filter needs cleaning  7KHILOWHUDVVHPEO\PXVWEHFOHDQHGUHJXODUO\WRDOORZWKHILOWHUWR
efficiently remove food particles from the wash water. See Cleaning the
Filter section on page 1.
Spots and filming Extremely hard water  8VHCascade Crystal Clear
®
rinse agent to remove spots and
on glasses and prevent new film buildup.
flatware
Low inlet water temperature  Make sure water temperature is at least 49°C (120°F).
Overloading the dishwasher / Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading the Dishwasher Racks
Improper loading section.
Old or damp powder detergent Make sure detergent is fresh.
Rinse agent dispenser empty If water is extremely hard, a water softener may be required.
Too little detergent
Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and   7KLVLVFDOOHGHWFKLQJDQGLVSHUPDQHQW7RSUHYHQWWKLVIURPKDSSHQLQJ
glassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest
cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering  Lower the water heater temperature.
the dishwasher exceeds 65°C (150°F)
Black or gray Aluminum utensils have  5HPRYHPDUNVZLWKDPLOGDEUDVLYHFOHDQHU
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes
Yellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains  5HPRYHWKHVWDLQE\KDQGXVLQJDVROXWLRQRIFXSEOHDFKDQG
on inside surfaces 3 cups warm water.
WARNING
Before cleaning interior wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
An overall yellow or brown film can  $VSHFLDOILOWHULQWKHZDWHUVXSSO\OLQHLVWKHRQO\ZD\WRFRUUHFW
be caused by iron deposits in water this problem. Contact a water softener company.
White film on inside Hard water minerals  7RFOHDQWKHLQWHULRUDSSO\GLVKZDVKHUGHWHUJHQWWRDGDPSVSRQJH
surfaces Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than
dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved
for use in all GE dishwashers.
Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 6).
Rinse agent dispenser is empty Check the rinse agent dispenser.
Before you call for service…

GE Dishwashers Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Dishwashers
Category	Dishwasher
Language	English