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Caring for the dishwasher.
Stainless Steel Panels
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned
with CERAMA BRYTE
®
Stainless Steel
Appliance Cleaner or a similar product
using a clean, soft cloth.
You can order CERAMA BRYTE
®
Stainless
Steel Appliance Cleaner through GE Parts
by calling 800.626.2002. (For U.S. only.)
Stainless Steel Interior—Tub and Inner Door
The stainless steel used to make the
dishwasher tub and inner door provides
the highest reliability available in a GE
dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner
door should be scratched or dented during
normal use, they will not rust or corrode.
These surface blemishes will not affect
their function or durability.
Before you call for service…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Control panel lights Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within 5 minutes of the others.
go off when you’re touching of selected pads To relight, touch any pad again, or unlatch and relatch door.
setting controls
Noise Some of the sounds you’ll • Detergent cup opening.
hear are normal
• The motor stopping during the drying period.
• Water draining out of the tub immediately after you touch
START/RESET pad.
• Drying fan running for 2–4 hours after CLEAN light is
illuminated (Top Control Panel models only).
Utensils are not secure in • Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.
the rack or something small
has dropped into the rack
Motor hums • Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you
do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out
once every week. This will help keep the seal moist.
Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups
Water standing in the This is normal • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub
bottom of the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it.
out of the tub
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not,
you may need a plumber.
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Suds Correct detergent wasn’t used • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Cascade
®
and Electrasol
®
dishwasher detergents have been
approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let
suds dissipate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Pump
out water by starting any cycle and then resetting the unit
after 10 seconds (see About the dishwasher control panel
section). Repeat if necessary.
Rinse agent was spilled • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or
visit www.GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service.
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