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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Cloudinesson Combinationof soft water and • Thisis calledetchingandis permanent.To preventthisfromhappening,
glassware too muchdetergent uselessdetergentif you havesoftwater.Washglasswareinthe shortest
cyclethat will getitclean.
Lowperforming phosphate • SeeAwhite film onglassware,dishwareand the interior inthis
freedetergent Troubleshootingsection.
Watertemperature entering the • Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewater heatertemperature.
dishwasherexceeds150°F(66°C}
Sudsin the tub Correctdetergent • Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentsto avoidsudsing.Cascade®
wasn't used AutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedfor useinall
Detergent left in
dispensercups
GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom thetub,openthe dishwasherandletsudsdissipate.
Pumpoutwater by pressingStart andclosethe door.WaitS0seconds.
Openthe door,pressand holdStartfor Sseconds,andclosethe door.
Repeatif necessary.
Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
Repositionthe dishes,so the water from the lower spray arm can flush
the detergent cup.Seethe Loading thedishwasher racks section.
Repositionthe tall utensilsor heavysilverwarethat may be keepingthe
dispensercup doorfrom opening.Seethe Loadingthe silverwarebasket
section.
Blackor gray
marks ondishes
Dishesdon't dry
Rinseagent wasspilled
Dishesor utensils are blocking •
the detergent cup
o
Aluminumutensils have
rubbedagainst dishes
Lowinlet water temperature
Removemarkswith a mild,abrasivecleaner.
• Hakesureinletwatertemperatureis at least120°F.
• SelectHeatedDry.
• UseWashTempBoostoption.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasWashTemp Sani (Sanitize)orHeavy.
Rinseagent dispenseris empty
Controlpanelresponded Doormaynot becompletely
to inputsbutdishwasherclosed
neverfilled with water
Stainedtub interior
• Checktherinseagentdispenserandfill asrequired.
Hakesurethe door isfirmly closed.
Water valvemay beturnedoff
Sometomato-basedfoodscan
causereddishstains
Teaor coffee stains
• Hakesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.
• Useof the Steamcycle(onsomemodels)afteraddingthe dishto the load
can decreasethe levelof staining.
Removethe stainby hand,usingasolutionof 1/2 cup bleachand
Scupswarmwater.NOTE:Donot usebleachon stainlesssteel
tub or innerdoor.
A CAUTION!
Beforecleaninginterior,wait at least20minutesafteracyclefor the
heatingelementsto cooldown.Failureto dosocan resultin burns.
Aspecialfilterinthe watersupplylineisthe onlywayto correct
thisproblem.Contacta watersoftenercompany.
GErecommendsCascade®RinseAidTM to helppreventhardwater
mineraldepositsfrom forming.
Rundishwasherwithcitric acidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid
(Partnumber:WD35X151)can beorderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfor orderinginformation.
Anoverallyellowor brownfilm can •
becausedby irondepositsinwater
White film on insidesurface- •
hardwater minerals
Dishwasherwon'trun Fuseis blown or circuit breaker • Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreaker.Removeany otherappliancesfrom
istripped the circuit.
Poweris turned off • tnsomeinstallations,the powerto thedishwasherisprovidedthrougha
wall switch,oftenlocatednextto the disposerswitch.Hakesureit ison.
Controlpanelis locked • Unlockcontrolpanel.Seethe Gettingstarted section.
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