GE Monogram ZBD4500, ZBD4200 manual Questions? Use this problem solver, Before You Call For Service

Questions? Use this problem solver

Before You Call For Service

		Dishwasher
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Control panel lights go	Time too long between	•Each pad must be touched within
off when you’re setting	touching of selected pads	30 seconds of the others. To relight,
		touch any pad again, or unlock
		and relatch the door.
Noise	Some of the sounds	•Hard food disposal shredding action.
	you will hear are normal	•Drain valve opening to pump water out.
		•Timer control as cycle progresses.
		•Detergent cup opening.
		•The motor stopping during the drying
		period.
		•Water draining out of the tub
		immediately after you touch
		the START/RESET pad.
	Utensils are not secure	•Make sure everything is
	in the rack or something	secured in dishwasher.
	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 and the garbage disposer
		clear.
Detergent left in	Dishes are blocking the	•Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups	detergent cups
Detergent cup lid		•Unlatch the door. Press the
latched accidentally		START/RESET pad three times within
by user		two seconds. The detergent cup will trip.
Water standing in	This is normal	•A small amount of clean water around
the bottom of the tub		the outlet on 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.
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.

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