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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Cloudiness on	Combination of soft water and
glassware	too much detergent

•This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean.

	Low performing phosphate	•	See A white film on glassware, dishware and the interior in this
	free detergent		Troubleshooting section.
	Water temperature entering the	•	This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.
	dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C)
Suds in the tub	Wrong detergent	•	Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. 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.
			Open the door, press and hold Start for 3 seconds, and close the door.
			Repeat if necessary to pump out water.
	Rinse agent was spilled	•	Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Detergent left in	Dishes or utensils are blocking	•	Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can flush
dispenser cups	the detergent cup		the detergent cup. See the Loading the dishwasher section.
		•	Reposition the tall utensils or heavy silverware that may be keeping the
			dispenser cup door from opening. See the Loading the dishwasher
			section.
		•	Don’t place large bowls or pots directly under the detergent dispenser.
Black or gray	Aluminum utensils have	•	Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dishes	rubbed against dishes
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 may not be completely	•	Make sure the door is firmly closed.
to inputs but dishwasher	closed
never filled with water	Water valve may be turned off	•	Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on.
	Flood float may be stuck	•	Remove Ultra-Fine filter and lightly tap the piece under the ultra fine filter that
			looks like a salt shaker. Replace the filter.
Stained tub interior	:KLWHILOPRQLQVLGHVXUIDFH³	• GE recommends Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid to help prevent hard water
	hard water minerals		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. Alternatively, purchase Lemi Shine and follow
			the directions on the label.
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
			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.

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