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Problem | Possible Causes | What To Do | |
Cloudinesson | Combinationofsoftwaterand | • | This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, |
glassware | toomuchdetergent |
| use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest |
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| cycle that will get them clean. |
| Watertemperatureentering | • | This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature. |
| thedishwasherexceeds150°F |
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Sudsin the tub | Correctdetergent | • | Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. |
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| Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use |
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| in all GE dishwashers. |
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| • | To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let |
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| suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher door. Pump out water |
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| by touching the START/RESET pad once; then 30 seconds later, |
| Rinseagentwasspilled | • | touch the START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary. |
| Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. | ||
Detergent left in | Dishesareblockingthe | • | Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can |
dispensercups | detergentcup |
| flush the detergent cup. Avoid placing large bowls face down in the |
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| corner of the lower rack. |
Water in the | Capnottightenedafterfilling | • | Use a baster to remove as much water as possible from the |
SmartDispense™ | thedispenser |
| SmartDispense™ dispenser and refill it as normal. Be sure to tighten the |
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| cap fully to prevent water from entering the dispenser. |
Black or gray | Aluminumutensilshave | • | Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner. |
markson dishes | rubbedagainstdishes |
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Dishesdon’t dry | Lowinletwatertemperature | • | Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F. |
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| • | Select HEATED DRY. |
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| • | Use ADDEDHEAT option. |
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| • | Select a higher cycle, such as SANI WASH. |
| Rinseagentdispenserisempty | • | Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required. |
Controlpanelresponded | Doorlatchmaynotbeproperly | • | Make sure the door is firmly closed. |
toinputsbutdishwasher | seated |
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neverfilled with water | Watervalvemaybeturnedoff | • | Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on. |
Stained tubinterior | • | Use of the RINSE ONLYcycle after adding the dish to the load | |
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| can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade® |
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| Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains. |
| Teaorcoffeestains | • | Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach |
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| and 3 cups warm water. |
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| WARNING |
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| Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the |
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| heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns. |
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| ADVERTENCIA |
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| Antes de limpiar el interior, espere por lo menos 20 minutos después de |
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| un ciclo para que los elementos calentadores se enfríen. No hacerlo puede |
| Anoverallyelloworbrownfilmcan • | provocar quemaduras. | |
| A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct | ||
| becausedbyirondepositsinwater this problem. Contact a water softener company. | ||
| Whitefilmoninsidesurface— | • | GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear® to help prevent hard water |
| hardwaterminerals |
| mineral deposits from forming. |
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| • | Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric |
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| acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts. |
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| See back cover for ordering information. |
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