GE 165D4700P176 Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Safety InformationOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes and flatware
Inlet water temperature Raise the water heater
not clean
is below 120°F. temperature to 120°F.
Use
HI TEMP WASH.
Water pressure is Turn on a faucet. Is water
temporarily low coming out more slowly
than usual? If so, wait until
pressure is normal before
using your dishwasher.
Air gap is clogged Clean the air gap.
Improper rack loading Make sure large dishware
does not block the
detergent dispenser or the
wash arm.
Spots and filming
Use
Jet-Dry
®
rinse agent to
on glasses and
remove spots and prevent
flatware
new film build-up.
To remove stubborn spots
and pre-existing film from
glassware:
1
Remove all metal utensils
from the dishwasher.
2
Do not add detergent.
3
Select the
POT SCRUBBER
cycle and
HEATED DRY
option.
4
Start the dishwasher and
allow to run for 18 to 22
minutes. Dishwasher will
now be in the main wash.
5
Open the door and pour
2 cups (500 ml) of white
vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6
Close the door and allow
to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t
work: Repeat as above,
except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)
of citric acid crystals
instead of vinegar.
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent