GE GDF530-550 Series manual Before you call for service…, Problem, Possible Causes, What To Do

Before you call for service…

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Control panel lights	Time too long between	‡ (DFKSDGPXVWEHWRXFKHGZLWKLQVHFRQGVRIWKHRWKHUV
go off when you’re	touching of selected pads	To relight, touch any pad again or open the door and
setting controls		unlock (top control).
Water standing in	Air gap is clogged	‡ &OHDQWKHDLUJDS6HHWKHCare and cleaning section.
the bottom of the tub
Water won’t pump	Drain is clogged	‡ ,I\RXKDYHDQDLUJDSFOHDQLW6HHWKHCare and cleaning section.
out of the tub		‡ ,IWKHGLVKZDVKHUGUDLQVLQWRDGLVSRVHUUXQGLVSRVHUFOHDU
		‡ &KHFNWRVHHLI\RXUNLWFKHQVLQNLVGUDLQLQJZHOO,IQRW\RX
		may need a plumber.
Steam	This is normal	‡ :DUPPRLVWDLUFRPHVWKURXJKWKHYHQWGXULQJGU\LQJDQGZKHQ
		water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.

Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle

The door was opened and the 	‡ 'RQRWLQWHUUXSWWKHF\FOHE\RSHQLQJWKHGRRUGXULQJWKHZDVKF\FOH
cycle was interrupted during
final rinse
The incoming water 	‡ 5DLVHWKHZDWHUKHDWHUWHPSHUDWXUHWREHWZHHQƒ)DQGƒ)
temperature was too low

Noise	Normal operating sounds:	‡ 7KHVHDUHDOOQRUPDO1RDFWLRQLVUHTXLUHG
	Detergent cup opening
	Water entering dishwasher
	The motor stops and starts at
	various times during the cycle
	Spray arms start and stop at
	various times
	Drain pump sounds during
	pump out
	Drain pump starts and stops
	several times during each drain
	Rattling dishes when the spray  ‡ 0DNHVXUHGLVKHVDUHSURSHUO\ORDGHG6HHWKH Loading the
	arm rotates	dishwasher racks section.
	Rattling silverware against door	‡ 7DOOXWHQVLOVPD\EHSODFHGLQWKHXSSHUUDFNWRDYRLGEXPSLQJDJDLQVW
	during wash	inner door during wash cycle.
A white film on	This problem caused by	‡ 7RUHPRYHWKHZKLWHILOPUXQ\RXUGLVKHVWKURXJKDGLVKZDVKHUF\FOHZLWK
glassware, dishware	phosphate-free dishwasher	citric acid. Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online.
and the interior	detergent	Pour the citric acid in the detergent cup and close the cover. Place the filmed
		but otherwise clean glassware and dishware in the dishwasher. Leave

silverware and other metal items out of the dishwasher. Turn the dishwasher on and let it run through a complete cycle without detergent. The glassware, dishware, and dishwasher should come out film free. Alternatively,

a vinegar rinse may be used. Pour 1 cup of vinegar into dishwasher just after the detergent cup opens and let the dishwasher complete its cycle.

This may be repeated several times a year as needed

The use of a rinse agent such as Cascade ® Rinse Aid™ may help minimize a repeat build up of film. Also, the use of a highly rated detergent such as Cascade Complete ® All-in-1 ActionPacs™ will help prevent film build-up.

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