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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips...
Before you call for service
Problem
Possible Cause
What To Do
Suds in the tub
Wrong detergent
Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Finish
®
Quantum
®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
has been approved for use in all GE Appliances
dishwashers.
To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and
let suds dissipate. Pump out water by pressing
Start
and
close the door. Wait 30 seconds. Open the door, press
and hold
Start
for 3 seconds, and close the door. Repeat
if necessary.
Rinse agent was spilled
Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
Dishes or utensils are
blocking the detergent cup
Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray
arm can flush the detergent cup. See the
Loading
section.
Reposition the tall utensils or heavy silverware that may
be keeping the dispenser cup door from opening. See
the
Loading
section.
Black or gray marks
on dishes
Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes
Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
Dishes don’t dry
Low inlet water temperature
Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.
Select
Heated Dry
.
Use
Wash Temp Boost
.
Select a higher cycle, such as
Wash Temp Sani
,
Sanitize Temp
or
Heavy
.
Rinse agent dispenser is
empty
Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
Cycle selection
If using
Light
cycle which uses lower water temperature
and thus limited dry performance, switch to a different cycle.
Cycle completion
Allow cycles to fully complete. See
Long cycle times
in
this
Troubleshooting Tips
section
Long cycle times
Dishwasher washes by
alternating mid and lower
spray arms
Longer cycles are normal. For best wash and dry
performance, let cycle complete.
Soil level
The turbidity sensor senses how much soil is on the
dishes. Heavy soiled dish loads will add more time to
the cycle. This is normal function. For best wash and dry
performance, allow cycle to complete.
Control panel
responded to inputs
but dishwasher
never filled with
water
Door may not be completely
closed
Make sure the door is firmly closed.
Water valve may be turned
off
Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is
turned on.
Flood float may be stuck
Remove Ultra-Fine filter and lightly tap the piece under the
ultra fine filter that looks like a salt shaker. Replace the filter.
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