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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and   7KLVLVFDOOHGHWFKLQJDQGLVSHUPDQHQW7RSUHYHQWWKLVIURPKDSSHQLQJ

glassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest

cycle that will get it clean.

Low performing phosphate  6HHA white film on glassware, dishware and the interior in this

free detergent Troubleshooting section.

Water temperature entering the   7KLVFRXOGEHHWFKLQJ/RZHUWKHZDWHUKHDWHUWHPSHUDWXUH

dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C)

Suds in the tub Correct detergent  8VHRQO\DXWRPDWLFGLVKZDVKHUGHWHUJHQWVWRDYRLGVXGVLQJCascade

wasn’t used Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all

GE dishwashers.

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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.

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Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the  5HSRVLWLRQWKHGLVKHVVRWKHZDWHUIURPWKHORZHUVSUD\DUPFDQIOXVK

dispenser cups detergent cup the detergent cup. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.

Black or gray Aluminum utensils have  5HPRYHPDUNVZLWKDPLOGDEUDVLYHFOHDQHU

marks on dishes rubbed against dishes

Dishes don’t dry Low inlet water temperature  0DNHVXUHLQOHWZDWHUWHPSHUDWXUHLVDWOHDVW)

   6HOHFWHeated Dry.

   8VHWash Temp Boost option.

   6HOHFWDKLJKHUF\FOHVXFKDVWash

Temp Sani (

Sanitize) or Heavy.

Rinse agent dispenser is empty  &KHFNWKHULQVHDJHQWGLVSHQVHUDQGILOODVUHTXLUHG

Control panel responded Door may not be completely   0DNHVXUHWKHGRRULVILUPO\FORVHG

to inputs but dishwasher closed

never filled with water

Water valve may be turned off  0DNHVXUHZDWHUYDOYHXVXDOO\ORFDWHGXQGHUWKHVLQNLVWXUQHGRQ

Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can   8VHRIWKH Steam cycle (on some models) after adding the dish to the load

cause reddish stains can decrease the level of staining.

Tea or coffee stains  5HPRYHWKHVWDLQE\KDQGXVLQJDVROXWLRQRIFXSEOHDFKDQG

3 cups warm water. NOTE: Do not use bleach on stainless steel

tub or inner door.

CAUTION!

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.

An overall yellow or brown film can

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be caused by iron deposits in water

this problem. Contact a water softener company.

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Rinse Aid™ to help prevent hard water

hard water minerals mineral deposits from forming.

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(Part number: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts. See back

cover for ordering information.

Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker   5HSODFHIXVHRUUHVHWFLUFXLWEUHDNHU5HPRYHDQ\RWKHUDSSOLDQFHVIURP

is tripped the circuit.

Power is turned off  ,QVRPHLQVWDOODWLRQVWKHSRZHUWRWKHGLVKZDVKHULVSURYLGHGWKURXJKD

wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.

Control panel is locked  8QORFNFRQWUROSDQHO6HHWKHGetting started section.

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