GE GLC4100 Before you call for service…ge.com, Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

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Error Messages	Possible Causes	What To Do
START/RESET status	You have pressed the	• Press the START/RESET pad one time to start the dishwasher. Press it a
indicator light	START/RESET pad while the	second time only if you wish to cancel the cycle and start over with
flashing	dishwasher is running. This will	a new cycle.
	cancel the cycle. The light will
	stop flashing after the dishwasher
	drains (about 90 seconds).
Dishwasher BEEPS	This is a reminder that your	• Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.
once every	dishwasher door has been left
30 seconds	open during operation. It will
	continue beeping until you close
	the door.

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Dishes and flatware	Low inlet water temperature	• Make sure the inlet water temperature is at least 120°F. Remove the
not clean			Unicouple, if attached, and run the hot water faucet until the water
			temperature stops rising to purge cold water from the hot water line.
			Turn off the faucet. Reconnect the Unicouple and then turn the faucet
			back on. If the water temperature did not reach 120°F, consider
			increasing the water temperature at the water heater. Water
			temperature must not exceed 150°F.
	Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
			If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
	Improper rack loading	• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser
			or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.
Spots and filming	Extremely hard water	•	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		•	To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
	Overloading the dishwasher
	Improper loading	1	Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
	Old or damp powder detergent	2	Do not add detergent.
	Rinse agent dispenser empty	3	Select the HEAVY WASH cycle.
	Too little detergent
		4	Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasher
			will now be in the main wash.
		5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
			bottom of the dishwasher.
		6	Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t
			work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals
			instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on	Combination of soft water and	•	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	•	This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.
	the dishwasherexceeds 150°F
Suds in the tub	Wrong detergent	•	Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
			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. 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.

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