GE GSC1807 owner manual Before you call for service…, Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Noise

Some of the sounds you’ll

• Detergent cup opening.

hear are normal

• The motor starting during the drying period.

• Water draining out of the tub immediately after you

start the dishwasher.

Utensils are not secure in the

• Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.

rack or something 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.

• Dishwasher control was not advanced properly to the start

of the desired cycle. Advance the control to the start of

the desired cycle.

Detergent left in

Dishes are blocking the

• Reposition the dishes.

dispenser cups

detergent cups

Water won’t pump

Drain is clogged

• If you have an air gap, clean it.

out of the tub

• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not,

you may need a plumber.

• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.

Suds in the tub

Correct detergent wasn’t used

• Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.

Cascade®, Cascade Complete® and Electrasol® Dishwashing

Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

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

suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon (4 L) of cold water to the tub.

Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly

turning the dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if

necessary.

Rinse agent was spilled

• Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.

Stained dishwasher parts

Detergent with

• Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that

colorant was used

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.

Cascade®, Cascade Complete® and Electrasol® Dishwashing

Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

Some tomato-based

• Use of the RINSE cycle after adding the dish to the load can

foods can stain

decrease the level of staining.

Dishes and flatware

Low inlet water temperature

• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 7).

not clean

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.

Air gap is clogged

• Clean the air gap.

Improper rack loading

• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent

dispenser or the wash arms.