GE GSC3500V, Owner'S Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances
circuit breaker tripped from the circuit.
• Try pressing the START/RESET pad (Electronic models) two times.
Power is turned off • In some installations, power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall
switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal shredding action.
you’ll 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 tub immediately after touching the START/RESET pad.
Utensils are not secure • Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.
in rack or something small
has dropped into rack
Rattling dishes when • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the
Loading the
the spray arm rotates
dishwasher racks
section.
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.
Water standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom
the bottom of the tub at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need
out of the tub
a plumber.
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Suds in the tub Wrong detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
was used Cascade
®
and Cascade
®
Complete Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
dissipate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. On Models with a Dial:
Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the
Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. On Models with
Electronic Control: Pump out water by pressing the START/RESET pad,
then 10 seconds later, press START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary.
Rinse agent was spilled • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based • Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load
foods can cause reddish can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade
®
stains Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.
Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm water.
WARNING
Before cleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
ADVERTENCIA
Antes de limpiar el interior, espere por lo menos 20 minutos después de un ciclo
para que los elementos calentadores se enfrÌen. No hacerlo puede provocar
quemaduras.
An overall yellow or • A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
brown film can be this problem. Contact a water softener company.
caused by iron deposits
in water
White film on inside • GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear
®
to help prevent hard water
surface—hard water mineral deposits from forming.
minerals
• Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric
acid (Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts.
See back cover for ordering information.
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Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages, or visit
GEAppliances.com
. You may not need to call for service.
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