GE GSD3600 Dishes and flatware, Not clean, Spots and filming, On glasses, Flatware, Cloudiness on

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Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Dishes and flatware

Inlet water temperature

• Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.

not clean

is below 120°F

• Use the HOT START feature.

 

 

 

 

Water pressure is

• Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so,

 

temporarily low

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 arm.

Operating Instructions

Spots and filming

Extremely hard water

on glasses and

Low inlet water

flatware

temperature

 

 

Overloading the

 

dishwasher

 

Improper loading

 

Old or damp powder

 

detergent

 

Rinse agent dispenser

 

empty

 

Too little detergent

•Use Jet-Dry®rinse agent to remove spots and prevent new film buildup.

•To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:

1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.

2 Do not add detergent.

3 Select the longest cycle.

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.

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

Cloudiness on

Combination of soft

• This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from

glassware

water and too much

happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in

 

detergent

the shortest cycle that will get them clean.

 

 

 

 

Water temperature

• Lower the water heater temperature.

 

entering the dishwasher

 

 

exceeds 150°F

 

 

 

 

Yellow or brown film

Tea or coffee stains

• Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and

on tub

 

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 supply line is the only way to correct this

 

brown film can be

problem. Contact a water softener company.

 

caused by iron deposits

 

 

in water

 

 

 

 

White film on inside

Hard water minerals

• To clean the interior, apply dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge.

surfaces

 

Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than

 

 

dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.

 

 

Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® Dishwashing

 

 

Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

 

 

 

Detergent cup lid

Dial is not in the OFF

• Turn the Dial to OFF and slide the door latch to the left.

won’t latch

position

 

 

 

 

Detergent left in

Dishes are blocking the

• Reposition the dishes.

dispenser cups

detergent cups

 

 

 

 

Steam

This is normal

• Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and

 

 

when water is being pumped out.

 

 

 

Black or gray

Aluminum utensils have

• Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.

marks on dishes

rubbed against dishes

 

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