GE PDW9800 White film on inside, Surfaces, Dishes don’t dry, Select Heated DRY, Steam, Cycle only

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Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
White film on inside	Hard water minerals	• GE recommends Jet Dry® Dishwasher Cleaner to help
surfaces		remove some hard water and minteral stains.
		• For extreme staining, clean the interior by applying
		dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge. Wear rubber
		gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than those
		recommended or dishwasher detergent because it may
		cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade,® Cascade Complete®
		and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have
		been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
Dishes don’t dry	Low inlet water temperature	• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see Using the
		dishwasher section).
		• Select HEATED DRY.
	Rinse agent dispenser is empty	• Check the rinse agent dispenser.
Dishwasher won’t run	Fuse is blown, or the	• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
	circuit breaker tripped	appliances from the circuit.
		• Try resetting the START/RESET pad.
	Wall switch (some installations)	• Check for a wall switch that the dishwasher might be
	is in the “off” position	connected to. A wall switch is required by electrical codes
		in some localities. Turn the switch “on” if it is “off.”
Steam	This is normal	• Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during
		drying and when water is being pumped out.
Sanitized light does	The door was opened and the	• Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after
not illuminate at the	cycle was interrupted during	main wash.
end of the cycle	or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria
	The incoming water	• Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
cycle only)
	temperature was too low

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