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CloudinessonCombinationofsoftwaterand

This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,

glasswaretoomuchdetergent

 

use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest

 

 

 

cycle that will get them clean.

 

Watertemperatureentering

This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.

 

thedishwasherexceeds150°F

 

 

Sudsin the tubCorrectdetergent

Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.

 

wasn’tused

 

Cascade® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use

 

 

 

in all GE dishwashers.

 

 

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

 

 

 

suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher door. Pump out water

 

 

 

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 inDishesareblockingthe

Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can

dispensercupsdetergentcup

 

flush the detergent cup. Avoid placing large bowls face down in the left-front

 

 

 

corner of the lower rack.

Water in theCapnottightenedafterfilling

Use a baster to remove as much water as possible from the

SmartDispensethedispenser

 

SmartDispensedispenser and refill it as normal. Be sure to tighten the

dispenser

 

 

cap fully to prevent water from entering the dispenser.

Black or grayAluminumutensilshave

Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.

markson dishesrubbedagainstdishes

 

 

Dishesdon’t dry

Lowinletwatertemperature

Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.

 

 

Select HEATED DRY.

 

 

Use ADDEDHEAT option.

 

 

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

 

 

neverfilled with water

Watervalvemaybeturnedoff

Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on.

Stained tubinterior

Sometomato-basedfoodscan

Use of the RINSE ONLYcycle after adding the dish to the load

 

causereddishstains

 

can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade®

 

 

 

Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.

 

Teaorcoffeestains

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

 

 

 

and 3 cups warm water.

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the

 

 

 

heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.

 

 

 

ADVERTENCIA

 

 

 

Antes de limpiar el interior, espere por lo menos 20 minutos después de

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric

 

 

 

acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts.

 

 

 

See back cover for ordering information.

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