GE GDF530-550 Series Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips, Problem, Possible Causes

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Start Status	The door was opened or the 	‡ 3UHVVWKHStart pad once to start the dishwasher. Press the
indicator light flashing	cycle was interrupted.	Start pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you
		wish to cancel the cycle.

Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your

once every minute dishwasher door has been left open during operation. It will continue beeping until you press Start and close the door.

‡ Press Start and close the door.

Beeping at the end	This is normal. The dishwasher  ‡ 7RWXUQRIIWKHGRXEOHEHHSLQGLFDWRURUUHDFWLYDWHLWLILWZDVSUHYLRXVO\
of the cycle	will beep twice at the end of the	turned off), press the Heated Dry pad 5 times within 3 seconds.
(on some models)	cycle.	A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option
		has been turned on or off.
Dishes and flatware	Ultra fine or fine filter is clogged	‡ 6HHWKHCare and cleaning section.
not clean	Low inlet water temperature	‡ 0DNHVXUHLQOHWZDWHUWHPSHUDWXUHLVFRUUHFWVHHWKH Using the dishwasher
		section). Turn on the hot 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. Select Wash Temp Boost if
		available.
	Water pressure is temporarily low‡ 7XUQRQDIDXFHW,VZDWHUFRPLQJRXWPRUHVORZO\WKDQXVXDO",IVRZDLW
		until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
	Air gap or disposer is clogged	‡ &OHDQWKHDLUJDSRUIOXVKWKHGLVSRVHU
	Improper rack loading	‡ 0DNHVXUHODUJHGLVKZDUHGRHVQRWEORFNWKHGHWHUJHQWGLVSHQVHURUWKH
		wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.
		‡ When large utensils are placed in the silverware basket, do not mount the basket
		on the door (on some models). Instead, mount basket on the lower rack.
	Poor performing detergent	‡ 8VHDKLJKO\UDWHGGHWHUJHQWVXFKDVCascade Complete ® All-in-1 ActionPacs™.
Spots and filming	Extremely hard water	‡ 8VHULQVHDJHQWVVXFKDV Cascade ® Rinse Aid™ to remove spots
on glasses and		and prevent new film buildup.
flatware		‡ If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
	Low inlet water temperature	‡ 0DNHVXUHZDWHUWHPSHUDWXUHLVDWOHDVWƒ)
	Overloading or improper	‡ /RDGGLVKZDVKHUDVVKRZQLQWKHLoading Place Settings section.
	loading of the dishwasher
	Old or damp powder detergent	‡ 0DNHVXUHGHWHUJHQWLVIUHVK
	Rinse agent dispenser empty	‡ 5HILOOZLWKULQVHDJHQWVXFKDVCascade ® Rinse Aid™.
	Too little or low performing	‡ 0DNHVXUH\RXXVHWKHSURSHUDPRXQWRIKLJKO\UDWHGGHWHUJHQW
	detergent

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