GE GSC3200 owner manual Yellow or brown film, On inside surfaces, White film on inside, Surfaces

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Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem		Possible Causes	What To Do

Yellow or brown film		Tea or coffee stains	• Remove the stain by hand,
on inside surfaces			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 element to cool
			down. Failure to do so can
			result in burns.

		An overall yellow or	• A special filter in the water
		brown film can be caused	supply line is the only way
		by iron deposits in water	to correct this problem.
			Contact a water softener
			company.

White film on inside		Hard water minerals	• To clean the interior, apply
surfaces			dishwasher detergent to a
			damp sponge. Wear
			rubber gloves. Do not use
			any type of cleanser other
			than dishwasher detergent

because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

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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 GSC3400 and GSC3430 About the dishwasher control panelModels GSC3200 and GSC3230 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 rackDon’t let any Lower RackSilverware Basket 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 GPF375Noise Before you call for service…Dishwasher won’t run 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 AppliancesWhat GE Will Not Cover GE Dishwasher WarrantyGE Will Replace TDD 800-TDD-GEAC Service Telephone NumbersIn-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES