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Before you call for service… 

GEAppliances.com

Troubleshooting Tips  

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com.  

In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.

Problem 

Possible Causes 

What To Do

Dishes and flatware 

Main or Fine filter is clogged 

• See the Care and cleaning section.

not clean 

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.

 

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.

 

Air gap or disposer is clogged 

•   Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.

 

No high drain loop 

•  Verify that you have a high drain loop. Refer to the Installation Instructions.

 

Improper rack loading 

•   Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the  

 

 

    wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher section.

 

Poor performing detergent 

•   Use a highly rated detergent such as 

Cascade

®

 Platinum Pacs

.

Spots and filming 

Extremely hard water 

•   Use rinse agents such as Cascade

®

 Complete Rinse Aid to prevent spots and 

on glasses and 

 

    prevent new film buildup. 

flatware 

 

   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 

•   Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section. 

 

loading of the dishwasher

 

Old or damp powder detergent 

•   Make sure detergent is fresh.

 

Rinse agent dispenser empty 

•   Refill with rinse agent such as Cascade

®

 Complete Rinse Aid.

 

Too little or low performing 

•   Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent. 

 

detergent 

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Страница 1: ... Using the Dishwasher 10 11 Troubleshooting Tips 15 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support 20 Warranty 19 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________ Serial ________________ You can find them on a label on the tub wall just inside the door Owner s Manual Dishwashers 49 55046 3 04 16 GE PDW1800 Series ...

Страница 2: ...g our Website at GEAppliances com In Canada visit www GEAppliances ca Connect the dishwasher appliance to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or run an equipment grounding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment grounding terminal or lead of the appliance Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qua...

Страница 3: ...Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher when closing the door closing the upper rack or while vertically adjusting the upper rack due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched Non Dishware Items Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher Damage to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the dishwasher ma...

Страница 4: ...e de câblage électrique permanent en métal mis à la terre Sinon un fil de mise à la terre pour appareillage doit être installé et raccordé à la borne ou au fil de mise à la terre de l appareil Un raccordement incorrect du fil de mise à la terre peut présenter un risque d électrocution Consultez un électricien ou un technicien qualifié si vous n êtes pas certain que l appareil est correctement mis ...

Страница 5: ...l alimentation électrique fournie ne remplit pas les caractéristiques ci dessus nous vousrecommandons de faire installer par un électricien qualifié une bonne prise Le circuit de votre lave vaisselle ne doit être utilisépar aucun autre appareil électroménager quandle lave vaisselle fonctionne car le lave vaissellenécessite toute la capacité du circuit Si votre lave vaisselle est branché sur un cir...

Страница 6: ...s de Instalación con su lavavajillas podrá acceder a una visitando nuestro sitio web en GEAppliances com Conecte el lavavajillas electrodoméstico a un sistema de cableado de metal permanente con conexión a tierra o se debe tender un conducto para la conexión a tierra del equipo con los conductores del circuito y conectado al terminal de tierra del equipo o al conductor de suministro del electrodom...

Страница 7: ...os que no sean utensilios no lave artículos tales como filtros electrónicos de limpieza con aire filtros de horno y brochas de pintura en su lavavajillas Se podrán producir daños descoloración o manchas sobre el lavavajillas Cargue artículos de plástico livianos de modo que no sean desplazados ni caigan al fondo del lavavajillas es posible que entren en contacto con el calentador y sean dañados Es...

Страница 8: ...ked on soils This cycle may not remove burned on foods Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle Time 1 hour 45 minutes NORMAL This cycle is for medium to heavily soiled dishes and glassware This cycle includes heated dry Time 1 hour 30 minutes LIGHT This cycle is for lightly soiled dishes and glassware This cycle includes heated dry Time 1 hour 25 minutes GLASSES This cycle is for lightly...

Страница 9: ...o cancel the DELAY HOURS option before the start of the cycle repeatedly press the DELAY HOURS pad until the display is blank or reads 00 5 Start Dishwasher Start After selecting the wash cycle and delay hours if desired close the door of the dishwasher to start the cycle or begin the DELAY HOURS countdown Interrupt To interrupt or pause a dish cycle slowly open the door Opening the door will caus...

Страница 10: ...d into the final wash can be adjusted The factory setting is at the midpoint If water drops or hard water spots remain on dishes after the dry cycle increase the setting To adjust the setting Remove the dispenser cap Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent Using the dishwasher Check the Water Temperature Use a Rinse Age...

Страница 11: ...detergentyouusewillbedetermined by the hardness of your water the temperature of your water and the food soil load inside the dishwasher Contact your water company to get information about the hardness of the 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 stri...

Страница 12: ...fork and knife handles up to protect your hands Place spoons in the basket with handles down Mix knives forks and spoons so they don t nest together Distribute evenly Small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top With the topper Place small plastic items such as measuring spoons and lids from smal...

Страница 13: ... a clean soft lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly Stainless Steel Door Panel model numbers ending in SS For cleaning rust and tarnish cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser will remove rust tarnish and small blemishes Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge Do not use appliance wax or polish on t...

Страница 14: ...ne filter Cup Cleaning the Filters Inspect and clean the filters periodically This should be done every month If there is a decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned To clean the filters remove the bottom rack Lift out the main filter and cup assembly Lift out the fine filter Rinse the main filter fine filter and cup with warm soap...

Страница 15: ...poser is clogged Clean the air gap or flush the disposer No high drain loop Verify that you have a high drain loop Refer to the Installation Instructions Improper rack loading Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms See the Loading the dishwasher section Poor performing detergent Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade Platinum Pacs Spots and filming E...

Страница 16: ...marks with a mild abrasive cleaner marks on dishes rubbed against dishes Dishes don t dry Low inlet water temperature Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120 F Select a cycle that includes heated dry such as HEAVY or NORMAL Rinse agent dispenser is empty Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required Controlpanelresponded Door may not be completely Make sure the door is firmly clos...

Страница 17: ...re dishes are properly loaded See the Loading the arm rotates dishwasher section A white film on This problem is likely caused To remove the white film run your dishes through a dishwasher cycle with glassware dishware by a low quality phosphate free citric acid Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online Otherwise use Lemi and the interior dishwasher detergent Shine WX10X10019 found at your local...

Страница 18: ...18 Notes ...

Страница 19: ...st of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Comp...

Страница 20: ...ll be there after your warranty expires In Canada please consult your local listings for your extended warranty provider Parts and Accessories In the US GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 877 959 8688 du...

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