Before you call for service…, What To Do | GE 165D4700P389 49-55065 07-09 JR

Operating Instructions

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Before you call for service…

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Error Messages	Possible Causes		What To Do
START/RESET status	You have pressed the		• Press the START/RESET pad only one time to start the dishwasher. When the
indicator light flashing	START/RESET pad while the		dishwasher is running, only press the START/RESET pad if you wish to cancel
	dishwasher is running. This will		(reset) the cycle.
	cancel the cycle. The light will
	stop flashing after the dishwasher
	drains (about 90 seconds).

		Power to the dishwasher was	• The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains out the water. A new
	turned off while a cycle was		cycle will start automatically when the drain ends. The new cycle will be set
	running and power has just been		to NORMAL WASH with HEATED DRY.
	restored to the dishwasher. The
	blinking lights indicate that the
	dishwasherisdrainingwater
	inside.
Dishwasher BEEPS	This is a reminder that your		• Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle. Beeping will stop and
once every 30 seconds	dishwasher door has been left		dishwasher will complete cycle.
	open during operation. It will
	continue beeping until you close
	the door.

Beeping at the end	This is normal. The dishwasher		• To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
of the cycle	will beep twice at the end of		turned off), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple
	the cycle.		beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned
			on or off.

Problem	Possible Causes		What To Do
Dishes and flatware	Low inlet water temperature		• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 10). Turn on the hot
not clean			water faucet nearest the dishwasher; let run until the water temperature
			stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This ensures
			the entering water is hot.
			• Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere
			in the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family member
			is using the shower.

		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.
			• Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere
			in the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family member
			is using the shower.

		Air gap or disposer is clogged	• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.

	Improper rack loading		• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the
			wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.

		No air gap or high drain loop	• Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the
			Installation Instructions.