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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.

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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

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Drain valve opening to pump water out.

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Timer control as cycle progresses.

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Detergent cup opening.

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The motor stopping during the drying period.

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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

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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

•

If you have an air gap, clean it.

out of the tub

•

Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need
a plumber.

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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

, Cascade

Complete and Electrasol

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

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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

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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 enfríen. No hacerlo puede provocar
quemaduras.

An overall yellow or

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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

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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.