PROBLEM |
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BLACK OR GRAY | Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks | |
MARKS ON DISHES | with a mild abrasive cleanser. | |
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| Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is norrn~. It is clean |
SMALL AMOUNT OF | ||
WA~R STAND~G | water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. | |
IN THE BO~OM |
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OF T~ TUB |
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WATER WON’T PUMP | If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air | |
OUT OF THE TUB | gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section). | |
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| Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber. |
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| If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not |
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| clogged. |
SUDS IN THE TUB | Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMA~C | |
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| DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING. |
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| To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add |
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| 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water |
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| by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is reached. |
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| Repeat if necessm. |
DISHWASHER | Suds can cause unit to ovefflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s | |
LEAKS | designed for automatic dishwashers. | |
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| Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to ovefiowing. |
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| Wipe up accidenti spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth. |
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MOTOR HUMS | Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. | |
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| If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week. |
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| This will help keep the sed moist, and the garbage disposer clear. |
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STMNWG OF TUB IN~WOR
SOUNDS YOU WWL HEAR
VAPOR AT
T~ VENT
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
You’ll hear occasional clicking sounds. These are normal.
●Soft food disposal shredding action.
●Drain valve opening to pump water out.
●Timer control as cycle progresses.
*Detergent cup opening. During the drying period:
~The motor sto~s.
Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.
If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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