GE GSC3200 owner manual Before you call for service…, Dishwasher won’t run, Noise

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Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem		Possible Causes	What To Do

Dishwasher won’t run		Fuse is blown, or the	• Replace fuse or reset
		circuit breaker tripped	circuit breaker. Remove
			any other appliances from
			the circuit.

Noise		Some of the sounds	• Soft food disposal
		you’ll hear are normal	shredding action.
			• Drain valve opening to
			pump water out.
			• Timer control as cycle
			progresses.
			• Detergent cup opening.
			• The motor stopping during
			the drying period.

		Utensils are not secure	• Make sure everything is
		in the rack or something	secured in dishwasher.
		small has dropped into
		the rack

		Motor hums	• Dishwasher has not been
			used on a regular basis. If
			you do not use your
			dishwasher often, set it to
			fill and pump out once
			every week. This will help
			keep the seal moist and
			the garbage disposer clear.

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Contents GSC3400 GSC3200GSC3230 GSC3430Read this Manual GE & You, a Service PartnershipStaple sales slip or cancelled check here Write the model and serial numbers hereIf You Need Service Review the Section on Troubleshooting TipsWater Heater Safety Proper Installation Maintenance Do NOT… Read and Follow this About the unicouple Before Operating the Dishwasher the First TimeHow to Connect the Unicouple How to Disconnect the Unicouple from Faucet AdapterHow to Disconnect the Dishwasher How to Drain Excess Water From Unicouple HosesAbout connecting electricity Electrical RequirementsModels GSC3200 and GSC3230 About the dishwasher control panelModels GSC3400 and GSC3430 Energy Options Control SettingsCycles StartRinse Only About the dial cyclesShort Wash Plate WarmerStart Delay GSC3400 and GSC3430 only Hot StartUse Jet-Dry Rinse Agent Using the dishwasherCheck the Water Temperature Forget to Add a Dish?Proper Use of Detergent Open cupWash Tower Loading the dishwasher racksUpper Rack Keep the center area clear in the lower rackSilverware Basket Lower RackDon’t let any Protect Against Freezing Air gap is easy to cleanCaring for the dishwasher Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?GPF325A Almond GPF325B Black GPF325W White About optional accessoriesGPF300A Almond GPF300B Black GPF300W White GPF375Dishwasher won’t run Before you call for service…Noise Water won’t pump Water standingBottom of the tub Out of the tubTroubleshooting Tips Flatware Spots and filmingOn glasses Cloudiness onWhite film on inside Yellow or brown filmOn inside surfaces SurfacesDetergent left Detergent cup lidWon’t latch Dispenser cupsPage GE Service Protection Plus Consumer Product Ownership Registration GE AppliancesGE Will Replace GE Dishwasher WarrantyWhat GE Will Not Cover In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES Service Telephone NumbersTDD 800-TDD-GEAC