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Problem | Possible Causes | What To Do | |
Suds in the tub | Correct detergent | • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. Cascade® | |
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| Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all |
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| • | To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. |
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| Close and latch the dishwasher.. Pump out water by touching the |
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| Start pad once; then 30 seconds later, touch the |
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| Start pad again.. Repeat if necessary.. |
| Rinse agent was spilled | • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. | |
Detergent left in | Dishes are blocking the | • | Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can |
dispenser cups | detergent cup |
| flush the detergent cup.. See the Loading the dishwasher section.. |
Black or gray | Aluminum utensils have | • | Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner. |
marks on dishes | rubbed against dishes |
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Dishes don’t dry | Low inlet water temperature | • Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.. | |
•Select Heated Dry..
•Use Wash Temp Boost option..
•Select a higher cycle, such as Wash Temp Sani (Sanitize) or Heavy.
| Rinse agent dispenser is empty | • Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.. |
Control panel responded | Door latch may not be properly | • Make sure the door is firmly closed. |
to inputs but dishwasher | seated |
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never filled with water |
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| Water valve may be turned off | • Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on. |
Stained tub interior | Some | • Use of the STEAM cycle after adding the dish to the load |
| cause reddish stains | can decrease the level of staining.. |
| Tea or coffee stains | • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and |
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| 3 cups warm water.. NOTE: Do not use bleach on stainless steel |
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| tub or inner door. |
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..
An overall yellow or brown film can • A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct be caused by iron deposits in water this problem.. Contact a water softener company..
| White film on inside surface— | • GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear® to help prevent hard water |
| hard water minerals | mineral deposits from forming.. |
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| • Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric acid |
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| (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts.. See back |
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| cover for ordering information.. |
Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker | • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from | |
| is tripped | the circuit.. |
| Power is turned off | • In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a |
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| wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch.. Make sure it is on.. |
| Control panel is locked | • Unlock control panel. See the Getting started section.. |
| Reboot your control | • Turn off power to the dishwasher (circuit breaker or wall switch) for |
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| 30 seconds; then turn back on.. |
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