Safety Information
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Customer Service
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem |
| Possible Causes | What To Do |
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Water standing in |
| This is normal | • A small amount of clean |
the bottom of the tub |
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| water around the outlet on |
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| the tub bottom at the back |
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| of the tub keeps the water |
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| seal lubricated. |
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Water won’t pump |
| Drain is clogged | • If you have an air gap, |
out of the tub |
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| clean it. |
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| • Check to see if your kitchen |
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| sink is draining well. If not, |
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| you may need a plumber. |
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| • If the dishwasher drains |
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| into a disposer, run |
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| disposer clear. |
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Suds in the tub |
| Correct detergent | • Use only automatic |
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| wasn’t used | dishwasher detergents to |
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| avoid sudsing. Cascade® |
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| Automatic Dishwashing |
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| Detergent has been |
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| approved for use in all |
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| GE dishwashers. |
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| • To remove suds from the |
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| tub, open the dishwasher |
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| and let suds evaporate. |
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| Add 1 gallon of cold water |
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| to the tub. Close and latch |
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| the dishwasher. Pump out |
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| water by slowly turning the |
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| Dial until a drain period |
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| is reached. Repeat if |
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| necessary. |
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| Rinse agent | • Always wipe up rinse agent |
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| was spilled | spills immediately. |
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Steam |
| This is normal | • Steam comes through the |
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| vent by the door latch |
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| during drying and when |
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| water is being pumped out. |
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