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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Cloudinesson Combinationof soft water and • Thisis calledetchingand is permanent. T o preventthis from happening,
glassware too much detergent uselessdetergentifyou havesoftwater.Washglasswarein the shortest
cyclethat will getit clean.
Lowperforming phosphate • SeeA white film on glassware,dishwareand the interior in this
freedetergent Troubleshootingsection.
Water temperature enteringthe • Thiscouldbe etching.Lowerthewater heatertemperature.
dishwasherexceeds150°F(66°C)
Sudsin the tub Correctdetergent • Useonlyautomaticdishwasher d etergentsto avoidsudsing.Cascade*
wasn't used AutomaticDishwashing Detergents havebeenapprovedfor usein all
GEdishwashers.
__ • Toremovesudsfrom thetub, openthe dishwasherand letsudsdissipate.
Pumpoutwater by pressing Start and closethe door.Wait 30 seconds.
Openthe door,pressand holdStart for ] seconds, a nd closethe door.
Repeat i f necessary.
Rinseagent was spilled • Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
Dishesare blocking the • Repositionthe dishes,so the water from the lower spray arm can flush
detergent cup the detergent cup. Seethe Loading the dishwasher racks section.
Aluminum utensils have • Remove markswith a mild,abrasive cleaner.
rubbedagainst dishes
Lowinlet water temperature
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
Black or gray
marks on dishes
Dishesdon't dry • Hakesureinletwater temperatureis at least120°F.
• SelectHeatedDry.
• UseWash TampBoost option.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasWash Temp Sani (Sanitize) o r Heavy.
Rinseagent dispenseris empty
Controlpanelresponded Door may not be completely
to inputsbutdishwasherclosed
neverfilled with water
Stained tub interior
• Checkthe rinseagentdispenser a nd fill as required.
• Hakesurethe door isfirmly closed.
Water valve may be turned off
Sometomato-based foodscan
cause reddishstains
Teaor coffee stains
• Hakesurewater valve (usually locatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.
• Useof the Steamcycle(onsome models) a fter addingthe dishto the load
can decrease the levelof staining.
• Remove the stainby hand,usinga solutionof 1/2 cup bleachand
3 cupswarm water.NOTE:Donot usebleachon stainlesssteel
tub or inner door.
A CAUTION!
Beforecleaninginterior, w ait at least20 minutesafter a cyclefor the
heatingelementsto cooldown.Failureto do socan resultin burns.
A specialfilter in the water supplylineisthe onlyway to correct
this problem.Contacta water softenercompany.
GErecommends Cascade* Rinse Aid
TM
to helppreventhardwater
mineraldeposits from forming.
• Rundishwasher w ith citric acidto removemineraldeposits. C itricacid
(Partnumber:WD35X151) can be orderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfor orderinginformation.
An overallyellow or brownfilm can •
becausedby iron depositsin water
White film on insidesurface- •
hard water minerals
Dishwasherwon't run Fuseis blown or circuitbreaker • Replace fuseor resetcircuitbreaker. R emove any otherappliances from
istripped the circuit.
Poweris turned off • Insomeinstallations, the powerto the dishwasher i s providedthrougha
wall switch,often locatednext to the disposer switch.Hake sureit ison.
Control panelis locked • Unlockcontrol panel.Seethe Gettingstarted section.
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