GE GDF530-550 Series Dishwasher User Manual


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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.
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dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C)
Suds in the tub Correct detergent  8VHRQO\DXWRPDWLFGLVKZDVKHUGHWHUJHQWVWRDYRLGVXGVLQJCascade
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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.
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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.
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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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