GE GSD5236 Water standing, Bottom of the tub, Water won’t pump, Out of the tub, Suds in the tub

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Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Before you call for service…

	Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
	Water standing in	This is normal	• A small amount of clean
	the bottom of the tub		water around the outlet on
			the tub bottom at the back
			of the tub keeps the water
			seal lubricated.
	Water won’t pump	Drain is clogged	• If you have an air gap,
	out of the tub		clean it.
			• Check to see if your kitchen
			sink is draining well. If not,
			you may need a plumber.
			• If the dishwasher drains into a
			disposer, run disposer clear.
	Suds in the tub	Correct detergent	• Use only automatic dishwasher
		wasn’t used	detergents to avoid sudsing.
			Cascade® Automatic
			Dishwashing Detergent has
			been approved for use in all
			GE dishwashers.
			• To remove suds from the tub,
			open the dishwasher and let
			suds dissipate. Add 1 gallon
			of cold water to the tub. Close
			the door until it locks into
			place. Pump out water by
			pressing START/RESET, then
			immediately press START/RESET
			again. Repeat if necessary.
		Rinse agent	• Always wipe up rinse agent
		was spilled	spills immediately.
	Stained tub interior	Detergent with	• Some detergents contain
		colorant was used	colorant (pigment or dyes)
			that will discolor the tub
			interior with extended use.
			Check the detergent cup
			for signs of any discoloration.
			If cup is discolored, change to
			detergent without any colorant.
			Cascade® Automatic
			Dishwashing Detergent has
			been approved for use in all
			GE dishwashers.
		Some tomato-based	• Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle
		foods can stain	(on some models) after adding
			the dish to the load can
20			decrease the level of staining.