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oubleshooting T
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Before you call for service…
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
White film on inside
Hard water minerals
•
GE recommends
Jet Dry
®
Dishwasher Cleaner to help
surfaces
remove some hard water and minteral stains.
•
For extreme staining, clean the interior by applying
dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge. Wear rubber
gloves.
Do not
use any type of cleanser other than those
recommended or dishwasher detergent because it may
cause foaming or sudsing.
Cascade,
®
Cascade Complete
®
and
Electrasol
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have
been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
Dishes don’t dry
Low inlet water temperature
•
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see
Using the
dishwasher
section).
•
Select
HEATED DRY.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty
•
Check the rinse agent dispenser.
Dishwasher won’t run
Fuse is blown, or the
•
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other
circuit breaker tripped
appliances from the circuit.
•
Try resetting the
START/RESET
pad.
Wall switch (some installations)
•
Check for a wall switch that the dishwasher might be
is in the “off” position
connected to. A wall switch is required by electrical codes
in some localities. Turn the switch “on” if it is “off.”
Steam
This is normal
•
Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during
drying and when water is being pumped out.
Sanitized light does
The door was opened and the
•
Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after
not illuminate at the
cycle was interrupted during
main wash.
end of the cycle
or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria
The incoming water
•
Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
cycle only)
temperature was too low
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