GE PDW8900 Series Control panel lights, go off when you’re, setting controls, Water standing in

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
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 page 6.
	Control panel needs to be	• Turn off power to the dishwasher (circuit breaker or wall switch) for
	rebooted	30 seconds; then turn back on.
Control panel lights	Time too long between	• Each pad must be touched within 5 minutes of the others.
go off when you’re	touching of selected pads	To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
setting controls
Water standing in	This is normal	• A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub
the bottom of the tub		bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump	Drain is clogged	• If you have an air gap, clean it. See page 15.
out of the tub		• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
		• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you
		may need a plumber.
Steam	This is normal	• Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying
		and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
Sanitized light does	The door was opened and the	• Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash.
not illuminate at the	cycle was interrupted during
end of the cycle	or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria	The incoming water	• Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F.
cycle only)	temperature was too low
Noise	Normal operating sounds	• Detergent cup opening.
		• Water entering dishwasher.
		• The motor stops and starts at various times during the cycle.
		• Drain pump sounds during the pump out.
		• Drying fan running for 2–4 hours after CLEAN light is illuminated
		(Top Control Panel models only).
	Rattling dishes when the spray	• Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
	arm rotates	dishwasher racks section.

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