Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
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oubleshooting Tips
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Dishes and flatware
Low inlet water temperature
•
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn on the hot
not clean
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.
•
Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere
in the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family member
is using the shower.
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.
•
Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere
in the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family member
is using the shower.
Air gap or disposer is clogged
•
Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
Improper rack loading
•
Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the
wash arms. See the
Loading the dishwasher racks
section.
No air gap or high drain loop
•
Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the
Installation Instructions.
Spots and filming
•
Use
Cascade Crystal Clear
®
rinse agents to remove spots and
on glasses and
prevent new film buildup.
flatware
•
Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F.
•
Load dishwasher as shown in the
Loading Place Settings
section.
•
Make sure detergent is fresh.
•
If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Error Messages
Possible Causes
What To Do
START/RESET status
You have pressed the
•
Press the
START/RESET
pad only one time to start the dishwasher. When the
indicator light flashing START/RESET
pad while the
dishwasher is running, only press the
START/RESET
pad if you wish to cancel
dishwasher is running. This will
(reset) the cycle.
cancel the cycle. The light will
stop flashing after the dishwasher
drains (about 90 seconds).
Power to the dishwasher was
•
The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains out the water. A new
turned off while a cycle was
cycle will start automatically when the drain ends.
running and power has just been
restored to the dishwasher. The
blinking lights indicate that the
dishwasher is draining water
inside.
Dishwasher BEEPS
This is a reminder that your
•
Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle. Beeping will stop and
once every 15 seconds
dishwasher door has been left
dishwasher will complete cycle.
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you close
the door.
Beeping at the end
This is normal. The dishwasher
•
To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
of the cycle
will beep twice at the end of
turned off), press the
HEATED DRY
pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple
the cycle.
beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned
on or off.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages, or visit
ge.com
. You may not need to call for service.
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Extremely hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little detergent
