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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Troubleshooting Tips...

 Before you call for service

Problem

Possible Cause

What To Do

Steam

This is normal

Warm, moist air comes through the vent during drying 
and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary 
for drying.

Noise

Normal operating sounds:

Beeping at the end of the 
cycle
Detergent cup opening
Water entering dishwasher
The motor stops and starts 
at various times during the 
cycle
Spray arms start and stop 
at various times
Drain pump sounds during 
pump out

These are all normal. No action is required.

Rattling dishes when the 
spray arm rotates

Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the 

Loading 

section.

A white film on 
glassware, dishware 
and the interior 

This problem is likely 
caused by a low quality 
phosphate-free dishwasher 
detergent

To remove the white film, run your dishes through a 
dishwasher cycle with citric acid. Use a WD35X151 
citric acid kit found online. Otherwise, use Lemi Shine 
(WX10X10019) found at your local grocery store.

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and dishware in the dishwasher. Leave silverware 
and other metal items out of the dishwasher. Turn 
the dishwasher on and let it run through a complete 
cycle without detergent. The glassware, dishware, and 
dishwasher should come out film free. Alternatively, a 

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dishwasher just after the detergent cup opens and let the 
dishwasher complete its cycle.
This may be repeated several times a year as needed.
The use of a rinse agent may help minimize a repeat 
build-up of film. Also, the use of a highly rated detergent 
will help prevent film build-up.

Summary of Contents for QDT125SSKSS

Page 1: ...ll just inside the door GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company Manufactured under trademark license OWNER S MANUAL DISHWASHERS 49 55107 09 16 GEA SAFETY INFORMATION 4 USING THE DISHWASHER Getting Started 10 Loading 11 Dispensers 12 CARE AND CLEANING 14 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 16 WARRANTY 19 CONSUMER SUPPORT 20 QDT125 Series ...

Page 2: ...ersonal injury Ŷ To minimize the possibility of electric shock disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance NOTE Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance WARNING WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING Ŷ Use this applia...

Page 3: ...e dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher they might come into contact with the heating element and be damaged WARNING RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your dishwasher please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Ŷ Do not allow chi...

Page 4: ...entretien REMARQUE Le fait d arrêter le lave vaisselle ne coupe l alimentation électrique de l appareil Nous vous recommandons de confier la réparation de votre électroménager à un technicien qualifié AVERTISSEMENT LORS DU FONCTIONNEMENT DE VOTRE LAVE VAISSELLE PRENEZ LES PRÉCAUTIONS DE BASE NOTAMMENT LES SUIVANTES Ŷ 1 XWLOLVH FHW DSSDUHLO TXH SRXU O XVDJH SRXU OHTXHO LO D été conçu comme expliqué...

Page 5: ...nt pas au fond de l appareil ils pourraient entrer en contact avec l élément chauffant ce qui pourrait les endommager AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE DE SUFFOCATION POUR UN ENFANT COINCÉ À L INT RIEUR DE L APPAREIL ÉLIMINATION APPROPRIÉE DU LAVE VAISSELLE Les lave vaisselle jetés ou abandonnés sont dangereux même si vous ne les laissez là que pour quelques jours Si vous voulez jeter votre lave vaisselle veui...

Page 6: ...ente antes de intentar cualquier mantenimiento NOTA Apagar el lavavajillas no desconecta el electrodoméstico del suministro de corriente Le recomendamos que el servicio técnico de su electrodoméstico sea realizado por un técnico calificado ADVERTENCIA AL USAR SU LAVAVAJILLAS SIGA LAS PRECAUCIONES BÁSICAS INCLUYENDO LO SIGUIENTE Ŷ 8VH HVWH HOHFWURGRPpVWLFR VyOR SDUD VX SURSyVLWR original como se de...

Page 7: ...ue no sean desplazados ni caigan al fondo del lavavajillas es posible que entren en contacto con el calentador y sean dañados ADVERTENCIA RIESGO DE QUE UN NIÑO QUEDE ATRAPADO FORMA ADECUADA DE DESCARTAR EL LAVAVAJILLAS Los lavavajillas tirados o abandonados son peligrosos incluso aunque se conserven por sólo unos pocos días Si se deshará de su lavavajilla siga las siguientes instrucciones a fin de...

Page 8: ...e door open and a cycle selected press the DELAY HOURS button to choose the number of hours you want to delay the wash cycle The hours will show in the display window NOTE To cancel the DELAY HOURS option before the start of the cycle repeatedly press the DELAY HOURS button until the display reads 00 Start Dishwasher START RESET 3UHVV WKH START RESET button and close the door within 4 seconds to s...

Page 9: ...ck The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack Also be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results Silverware Basket The silverware basket may be used without the topper for quick loading With the topper flatware is better positioned for the dishwasher to thoroughly ...

Page 10: ...st approximately one month 1 Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open 2 Turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise and lift out 3 Slowly add rinse agent until the cup is full You may need to pause several times to allow rinse aid to settle 4 Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth to prevent foam from forming inside the dishwasher 5 5HSODFH WKH GLVSHQVHU FDS Rinse Aid Setting The amount...

Page 11: ...water in your area Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon Use this information and the table above to determine the amount of detergent to use You may purchase a hard water test strip from GE Appliances Call 1 877 959 8688 and ask for part number WD01X10295 In Canada call 1 800 661 1616 Using too much detergent with very soft and or very hot water may cause a condition called etching on y...

Page 12: ...ng the Exterior Door Panel Before cleaning the front panel make sure you know ZKDW W SH RI SDQHO RX KDYH 5HIHU WR WKH ODVW WZR OHWWHUV of your model number You can locate your model number on the left hand tub wall just inside the door If your model number ends with BB CC or WW then you have a painted door panel If your model number ends with SS then you have a Stainless Steel Door panel Follow th...

Page 13: ... 90 degrees and pull the spray arm off the shaft Wash the arms in soapy warm water and use a soft EUXVK WR FOHDQ WKH MHWV 5HSODFH WKHP DIWHU ULQVLQJ thoroughly Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter ask a service technician to 1 7XUQ RII HOHFWULFDO SRZHU WR WKH GLVKZDVKHU 5HPRYH fuses or trip circuit breaker 2 Turn off the water supply and discon...

Page 14: ...nt Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Extremely hard water Use rinse agents 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 ...

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Page 16: ...w quality phosphate free dishwasher detergent To remove the white film run your dishes through a dishwasher cycle with citric acid Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online Otherwise use Lemi Shine WX10X10019 found at your local grocery store 3RXU WKH FLWULF DFLG LQ WKH GHWHUJHQW FXS DQG FORVH WKH FRYHU 3ODFH WKH ILOPHG EXW RWKHUZLVH FOHDQ JODVVZDUH and dishware in the dishwasher Leave silverwar...

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Page 19: ...warranty GE Appliances will provide free of charge all labor and in home service to replace the defective part 6WDSOH RXU UHFHLSW KHUH 3URRI RI WKH RULJLQDO SXUFKDVH date is needed to obtain service under the warranty What GE Appliances will not cover for customers in Canada Ŷ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Ŷ Improper installation If you have an installation problem...

Page 20: ... GLVFRXQWV WKDW DUH DYDLODEOH ZKLOH RXU warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires In the US GEAppliances com ge service and support shop for extended service plans htm or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have part...

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