GE Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher Spots and filming Extremely hard water, On glasses, Seated

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Spots and filming

Extremely hard water

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Use Jet-Dry® or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents to remove spots and

on glasses and

Low inlet water temperature

 

prevent new film buildup.

flatware

•

Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F.

Overloading the dishwasher

 

•

Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section.

 

Improper loading

 

•

Make sure detergent is fresh.

 

Old or damp powder detergent

 

•

If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.

 

Rinse agent dispenser empty

 

 

 

Too little detergent

 

 

Cloudiness on

Combination of soft water and

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This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,

glassware

too much detergent

 

use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest

 

 

 

cycle that will get them clean.

 

Water temperature entering

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This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.

 

the dishwasher exceeds 150°F

 

 

Suds in the tub

Correct detergent

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Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.

 

wasn’t used

 

Cascade® and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents

 

 

 

have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

 

 

•

To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let

 

 

 

suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher door. Pump out water

 

 

 

by touching the START/RESET pad once; then 30 seconds later,

 

 

 

touch the START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.

 

Rinse agent was spilled

•

Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.

Detergent left in

Dishes are blocking the

•

Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can

dispenser cups

detergent cup

 

flush the detergent cup. See pages 13 and 14.

Water in the

Cap not tightened after filling

•

Use a turkey baster to remove as much water as possible from the

SmartDispense™

the dispenser

 

SmartDispense™ dispenser and refill it as normal. Be sure to tighten the

dispenser

 

 

cap fully to prevent water from entering the dispenser.

Black or gray

Aluminum utensils have

•

Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.

marks on dishes

rubbed against dishes

 

 

Dishes don’t dry

Low inlet water temperature

•

Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.

 

 

•

Select HEATED DRY.

 

 

•

Use PRE-WASH or ADDED HEAT options.

 

 

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Select a higher cycle, such as ANTI-BACTERIAor COOKWARE.

 

Rinse agent dispenser is empty

•

Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.

Control panel responded

Door latch may not be properly

•

Make sure the door is firmly closed.

to inputs but dishwasher

seated

 

 

never filled with water

Water valve may be turned off

•

Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on.

Stained tub interior

Some tomato-based foods can

•

Use of the RINSE AND HOLD cycle after adding the dish to the load

 

cause reddish stains

 

can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade®

 

 

 

Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.

 

Tea or coffee stains

•

Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach

 

 

 

and 3 cups warm water.

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the

 

 

 

heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.

 

An overall yellow or brown film can •

A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct

 

be caused by iron deposits in water this problem. Contact a water softener company.

 

White film on inside surface—

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GE recommends Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear® to help

 

hard water minerals

 

prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming.

 

 

•

Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric

 

 

 

acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts.

 

 

 

See back cover for ordering information.

 

 

 

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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

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Contents You can find them on the tub wall just inside the door Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial #Operating Instructions Troubleshooting TipsConsumer Support On prior to useOperating Instructions SupportConsumer Ge.comSafety Instructions Control SettingsTroubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the dishwasher control panelSoil removal and sanitization efficacy Front-Control Dishwashers EnhancementsStart Status Indicator Lights What It Means CleanFlashing display lights Recommended dishwasher productsCheck the Water Temperature Using the dishwasherUse Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse Agent Dish Preparation Prior to LoadingManual Detergent Dispenser SafetyInstructions Filling Manual Detergent DispenserSet the door at a comfortable angle to fill the dispenser Troubleshooting TipsSmartDispenseTM Detergent Dispenser some models Front controls Determine the Hardness of Your Tap WaterClose and latch the door lights on, dishwasher not running Top controlsConsumer Troubleshooting Tips SupportLoading the dishwasher racks Removing the Upper Rack SafetySilverware Basket Then fill the lower rack and begin your cycleExtra Rack Features on some models Loading place settings…Caring for the dishwasher Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service…Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do Problem Possible Causes What To DoCycle that will get them clean Flatware Make sure water temperature is at least 120FTouch the START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120FSetting controls Water standing Go off when you’reControl panel lights Water won’t pumpPage Page Benefits Include With Service Protection Plus you can expect3Serial Number Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationOperating GE Dishwasher WarrantyFor The Period GE Will Replace Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KYConsumer Support Lave-vaisselle Soutien au consommateur Instructions de FonctionnementConseils de dépannage Conseils de dépannage Soutien au En ce sens, voyez les recommandations du fabricantConsommateur Avant de jeter votre vieux lave-vaisselleRéglage des contrôles Le panneau de contrôle du lave-vaisselleInstructions de sécurité Soutien au consommateur Conseils de dépannageProgrammes de lavage Sélections Conseils de dépannage Soutien au consommateurEt attente START/RESET mise en marche/remise à zéroOptions Voyants lumineux qui clignotent Produits de lavage de vaisselle recommandésAu consommateur Conseils de dépannage SoutienVérifiez la température de l’eau Utilisation du lave-vaissellePréparation de la vaisselle avant son chargement Vous avez oublié de la vaisselle?De sécurité Distributeur manuel de détergentDe dépannage Soutien au consommateur Remplissage du distributeur manuel De détergentConsommateur Conseils de dépannage Distributeur de détergent SmartDispenseMD certains modèlesInstructions Soutien auTrouvez la dureté de votre eau d’alimentation Commandes sur le hautSécurité Chargement des paniers de votre lave-vaissellePanier supérieur Panier supérieur ajustablePanier à argenterie ConsommateurEnlèvement du panier supérieur Instructions de Chargement des paniers du lave-vaisselleChargement des couverts… Soutien Soins de votre lave-vaisselleProblème Causes possibles Ce qu’il faut faire Avant d’appeler le service de réparations…Messages d’erreur Causes possibles Ce qu’il faut faire Voile sur les verres CouvertsDétergent qui reste Dans les réservoirsLe lave-vaisselle EnréglantlescommandesNe fonctionne pas De la cuveInstructions de fonctionnement Soutien au consommateur Ownership Registration Inscription de propriété de produit de consommation Instructions de sécurité Fonctionnement Garantie GE sur les lave-vaissellePour une période de GE remplacera Ce qui n’est pas couvertPièces et accessoires Soutien au consommateur Service de réparationsStudio de conception réaliste Prolongation de garantie

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