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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Noise

Some of the sounds you’ll

Detergent cup opening.

 

hear are normal

The motor starting during the drying period.

 

 

 

 

Water draining out of the tub immediately after you

 

 

start the dishwasher.

 

Utensils are not secure in the

Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.

 

rack or something small has

 

 

dropped into the rack

 

 

Motor hums

Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you

 

 

do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump

 

 

out once every week. This will help keep the seal moist.

 

 

Dishwasher control was not advanced properly to the start

 

 

of the desired cycle. Advance the control to the start of

 

 

the desired cycle.

Detergent left in

Dishes are blocking the

Reposition the dishes.

dispenser cups

detergent cups

 

Water won’t pump

Drain is clogged

If you have an air gap, clean it.

out of the tub

 

Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not,

 

 

 

 

you may need a plumber.

 

 

If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.

Suds in the tub

Correct detergent wasn’t used

Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.

 

 

Cascade®, Cascade Complete® and Electrasol® Dishwashing

 

 

Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

 

 

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

 

 

suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon (4 L) of cold water to the tub.

 

 

Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly

 

 

turning the dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if

 

 

necessary.

 

Rinse agent was spilled

Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.

Stained dishwasher parts

Detergent with

Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that

 

colorant was used

will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the

 

 

detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is

 

 

discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.

 

 

Cascade®, Cascade Complete® and Electrasol® Dishwashing

 

 

Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

 

Some tomato-based

Use of the RINSE cycle after adding the dish to the load can

 

foods can stain

decrease the level of staining.

Dishes and flatware

Low inlet water temperature

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 7).

not clean

Water pressure is temporarily low

Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?

 

 

 

If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.

 

Air gap is clogged

Clean the air gap.

 

Improper rack loading

Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent

 

 

dispenser or the wash arms.

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GE GSD1807 owner manual Before you call for service…, Problem Possible Causes What To Do

GSD1807 specifications

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