GE Monogram 49-55086 owner manual Questions?, Possible Cause, What To Do, Problem, Max Dry Fan

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Dishwasher

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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Control	Time too long between	• Each button must be touched within 30 seconds of the
panel lights	touching of selected	others. To relight, touch any button again or open the
go off when	buttons	door and unlock (top control).
you’re
setting
controls
Water	Air gap is clogged	• Clean the air gap. See the Care and cleaning section.
standing in
	High drain loop or air gap not • Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line
the bottom
	installed	installation.
of the tub
Water	Drain is clogged	• If you have an air gap, clean it. See the Care and cleaning section.
won’t		• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
pump out		• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not,
of the tub
		you may need a plumber.
Steam	This is normal	• Warm, moist air comes through the vent during drying and when
		water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
Cycle	The door was opened and the	• Do not interrupt the cycle by opening the door during the wash
Sanitized	cycle was interrupted during	cycle.
light	final rinse
does not
	The incoming water	• Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 150°F.
illuminate
	temperature was too low
at the end
of the cycle
Noise	Normal operating sounds:	• These are all normal. No action is required.
	Detergent cup opening
	Water entering dishwasher
	The motor stops and starts at
	various times during the cycle
	Spray arms start and stop at
	various times
	Drain pump sounds during
	pump out
	Drain pump starts and stops
	several times during each drain
	Max Dry Fan
	Rattling dishes when the	• Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
	spray arm rotates	dishwasher section.
	Rattling silverware against	• Tall utensils may be placed in the upper rack to avoid bumping
	door during wash	against inner door during wash cycle.
A white	This problem is likely caused	• To remove the white film, run your dishes through a dishwasher
film on	by a low quality phosphate-free	cycle with citric acid. Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online.
glassware,	Dishwasher detergent	Otherwise, use Lemi Shine (WX10X10019) found at your local
dishware		grocery store. Pour the citric acid in the detergent cup and
and the		close the cover. Place the filmed but otherwise clean glassware
interior		and dishware in the dishwasher. Leave silverware and other
		metal items out of the dishwasher. Turn the dishwasher on
		and let it run through a complete cycle without detergent. The
		glassware, dishware, and dishwasher should come out film
		free. Alternatively, a vinegar rinse may be used. Pour 1 cup of
		vinegar into dishwasher just after the detergent cup opens and
		let the dishwasher complete its cycle. This may be repeated
		several times a year as needed. The use of a rinse agent such
		as Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid may help minimize a repeat
		build up of film. Also, the use of a highly rated detergent such as
		Cascade® Platinum Pacs will help prevent film build-up.

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