Troubleshooting Tips - GE PDWT380VSS Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Error Messages Possible Causes
Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your
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
of the cycle will beep twice at the end of the
cycle
Dishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature
not clean
Water pressure is temporarily low
Air gap or disposer is clogged
Improper rack loading
No air gap or high drain loop
Poor performing detergent
Spots and filming Extremely hard water
on glasses and flatware
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little or low performing
detergent
Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and
glassware too much detergent
Low performing phosphate
free detergent
Water temperature entering the
dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C)
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What To Do
• Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.
• To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
turned off), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds.
A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option
has been turned on or off.
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 10). Turn on the hot
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.
• Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait
until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the
wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.
• Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the
Installation Instructions.
• Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade ® Complete.
• Use rinse agents such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ to remove spots
and prevent new film buildup.
• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F.
• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section.
• Make sure detergent is fresh.
• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
• This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,
use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest
cycle that will get it clean.
• See White film on inside surface page 20
• This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.