GE GSD3400 Series, GSD3600 Series, GSD3700 Series, GSD3900 Series owner manual Water won’t pump

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Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Water won’t pump	Drain is clogged	• If you have an air gap,
out of the tub		clean it.
		• 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	• Use only automatic dishwasher
	wasn’t used	detergents to avoid sudsing.
		Cascade® Automatic
		Dishwashing Detergent has
		been approved for use in all
		GE dishwashers.
		• To remove suds from the tub,
		open the dishwasher and let
		suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon
		of cold water to the tub. Close
		the door until it locks into
		place. Pump out water by
		pressing START/RESET, then
		immediately press START/RESET
		again. Repeat if necessary.
	Rinse agent	• Always wipe up rinse agent
	was spilled	spills immediately.
Stained tub interior	Detergent with	• Some detergents contain
	colorant was used	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.
		Cascade® Automatic
		Dishwashing Detergent has
		been approved for use in all
		GE dishwashers.
	Some tomato-based	• Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle
	foods can stain	(on some models) after adding
		the dish to the load can
		decrease the level of staining.

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