GE GDF500-620 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Start status indicator
light flashing The door was opened or the
cycle was interrupted. Press the Start pad once and close the door within 4
seconds to start the dishwasher. Press the Start pad a
second time when the dishwasher is running only if you
wish to cancel the cycle.
Dishwasher BEEPS
once every minute
(on some models) This is a reminder that your
dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you
press Start and close the door. Press Start and close the door.
Beeping at the end
of the cycle (on
some models) This is normal. Dishwasher
will beep twice at the end of
the cycle. To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if
it was previously turned off), press the
Heated Dry pad 5
times within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate
the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off.
Dishes and flatware
not clean Ultra-Fine Filter or Fine
Filter is clogged See the Care and Cleaning section.
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
Wash Temp Boost if available.
Water pressure is
temporarily low Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Normal water pressure to the dishwasher should be 20-120 psi.
Air gap or disposer clogged Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
High drain loop or air gap
not installed Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line
installation.
Improper rack loading Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent
dispenser or the wash arms. See the
Loading section.
When large utensils are placed in the silverware basket,
do not mount the basket on the door (on some models).
Instead, mount basket on the lower rack.
Poor performing detergent Use a highly rated detergent such as Finish ® Quantum ®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent .
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware Extremely hard water Use rinse agents such as Finish ® Jet-Dry ® Rinse Aid to
prevent spots and prevent new film build-up.
If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Low inlet water temperature Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading section.
Old or damp powder
detergent Make sure detergent is fresh. Use a highly rated
detergent such as Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic
Dishwashing Detergent .
Rinse agent dispenser empty Refill with rinse agent such as Finish ® Jet-Dry ® Rinse Aid .
Too little or low performing
detergent Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated
detergent.
Cloudiness on
glassware Combination of soft water
and too much detergent This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this
from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water.
Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
Low performing phosphate-
free detergent See A white film on glassware, dishware and the
interior in this TROUBLESHOOTING section.
Water temperature entering
the dishwasher exceeds
150°F (66°C) This could be etching. Lower the water heater
temperature.