GE PDWT380VSS Manuel Du Propriétaire page 20

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes
Control panel lights Time too long between
go off when you're touching of selected buttons
setting controls
Water standing in This is normal
the bottom of the tub
Water won't pump Drain is clogged
out of the tub
Steam This is normal
Sanitized light does The door was opened and the
not illuminate at the cycle was interrupted during
end of the cycle or after the main wash portion
The incoming water
temperature was too low
The cycle is complete and
the door has been open for
longer than 60 seconds
Noise Normal operating sounds
Detergent cup opening
Water entering dishwasher
The motor stops and starts at
various times during the cycle
Drain pump sounds during
pump out
Rattling dishes when the spray
arm rotates
A white film on This problem caused by
glassware, dishware phosphate-free dishwasher
and the interior detergent
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What To Do
• Each button must be touched within 5 minutes of the others.
To relight, touch any button again, or unlock and relatch door.
• A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub
bottom at the back of the tub keeps the pump seal lubricated.
• If you have an air gap, clean it. See page 17.
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you
may need a plumber.
• Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out (front-control models). This is normal
and necessary for drying.
• Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash.
• Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F.
• This is normal. No action is required.
• These are all normal. No action is required.
• Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
dishwasher racks section.
• To remove the white film, run your dishes through a dishwasher cycle with
citric acid. You may purchase a citric acid kit from GE by calling 1-800-626-2002
and asking for WD35X151. Alternatively, you can purchase citric acid
crystals from your local supermarket.
Pour the citric acid in the detergent cup and close the cover. Place the
filmed but otherwise clean glassware and dishware in the dishwasher.
Leave silverware and other metal items out of the dishwasher. Turn the
dishwasher on and let it run through a complete cycle without detergent.
The glassware, dishware, and dishwasher should come out film free.
Alternatively,a vinegar rinse may be used. Pour 1 cup of vinegar into
dishwasher just after the detergent cup opens and let the dishwasher
complete its cycle. This may be repeated several times a year as needed
The use of a rinse agent such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ may help minimize
a repeat build up of film. Also, the use of a highly rated detergent such as
Cascade® Complete Action Pads will help prevent film build-up.