GE Monogram ZBD1800K Series, Technical Service Manual

Page: 35 / 46

– 35 –
SYMPTOM CHECK FOR THE
FOLLOWING
REMEDY
No heat during the dry
cycle. 1. Defective heat switch. 1. Replace the heat switch.
2. Defective heater element. 2. Replace the heater
element.
3. Defective timer. 3. Replace the timer.
4. Damaged or defective wiring. 4. Repair the wiring.
Dishwasher will not fill
with water or will not fill
properly. 1. The water supply is turned off. 1. Turn the water supply on.
2. Low water pressure. 2. Minimum water pressure of
20 PSI.
3. Defective water fill valve. 3. Replace the water fill valve.
4. Obstructed water fill valve or hose. 4. Disassemble and clean the
water fill valve and hose.
5. Defective timer. 5. Replace the timer.
6. Timer advanced past start of fill
cycle. 6. Instruct the customer on
the proper setting of the timer.
7. Damaged or defective wiring. 7. Repair the wiring.
8. Defective pressure switch. 8. Replace the pressure
switch.
9. Heavy water usage elsewhere in
home. 9. Use dishwasher when
water usage is at a minimum.
Dishwasher will not
pump out. 1. Defective drain pump. 1. Replace the drain pump.
2. Defective impeller. 2. Replace the impeller.
3. Defective timer. 3. Replace the timer.
Water siphons out. 1. Drain hose loop too low. 1. Move the drain hose to the
proper height.
2. Drain line connected to a floor
drain not properly vented. 2. Install a vent air gap at
counter top.
Too much water fill. 1. Defective water fill valve. 1. Replace the water fill valve.
2. Defective timer. 2. Replace the timer.
3. Timer advanced past the start of
the drain cycle. 3. Instruct the customer on
the proper setting of the timer.
Water leaks from
dishwasher. 1. Too much water fill. 1. See previous symptom.
2. Defective tub seal. 2. Replace the tub seal.
3. Defective vent plate. 3. Replace the vent plate.
4. Dishwasher door not level. 4. Adjust the dishwasher
door.
5. Dishwasher not level. 5. Level the dishwasher.
6. Soap suds leak from dishwasher. 6. Refer to use and care
manual.
7. Loose hose clamps. 7. Tighten or replace hose
clamps.
8. Loose heater element. 8. Tighten heater element
mounting nuts.
9. Defective water seals. 9. Replace the water seals.
10. Motor and pump assembly not
seated properly in tub liner bottom. 10. Remount the motor and
pump assembly in the tub liner
bottom.