GE Monogram 49-55086 owner manual Possible Cause, What To Do, Problem, cycle was interrupted, Pacs

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Start status	The door was opened or the	• Press the START button once and close the door to start the
indicator light	cycle was interrupted.	dishwasher.
flashing		• Press the START button a second time when the dishwasher is
		running only if you wish to cancel the cycle.
Dishwasher	This is a reminder that your	• Press START and close the door.
BEEPS once	dishwasher door has been left
every minute	open during operation. It will
	continue beeping until you
	press START and close the door.
Display	Possible leak is detected	• Some models are equipped with leak detection and the cycle
shows “LEAK		will be cancelled if a leak is detected. The display will show
DETECTED”		“LEAK DETECTED”. Call for service.
Beeping at	This is normal. The	• To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was
the end of	dishwasher will beep twice at	previously turned off), press the Heated Dry button 5 times
the cycle (on	the end of the cycle.	within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate the
some models)		end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off.
Dishes and	Ultra Fine or Fine filter is	• See the Care and cleaning section.
flatware not	clogged
clean
	Low inlet water temperature	• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the Using the
		dishwasher section). Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the
		dishwasher, let run until the water temperature stops rising.
		Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This ensures
		the entering water is hot. Select Boost Temp.
	Water pressure is temporarily	• Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If
	low	so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
	Air gap or disposer is clogged	• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
	Improper rack loading	• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent
		dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher
		section.
	Poor performing detergent	• Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade® Platinum
		Pacs.
	Leak detected	• Some models are equipped with leak detection and the cycle
		will be cancelled if a leak is detected. The display will show
		“LEAK DETECTED”. Call for service.
Spots and	Extremely hard water	• Use rinse agents such as Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid to
filming on		prevent spots and prevent new film buildup.
glasses and		• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
flatware
	Low inlet water temperature	• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
	Overloading or improper	• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings
	loading of the dishwasher	section.
	Old or damp powder detergent	• Make sure detergent is fresh.
	Rinse agent dispenser empty	• Refill with rinse agent such as Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid.
	Too little or low performing	• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
	detergent

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