GE Profile PDW8100 Series Owner's Manual page 15

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Possible Causes What To Do Problem
Staineddishwasher
parts
• Seine detergeuts contain colorant (pigment or d)'es) that
will discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check
the detergent cup fi)r signs of any discoloration. If cup is
discolored, change to detergent without any colorant.
Cascade, _ Cascade Complete® and Electrasol® Dishwashing
Detergents have 1)een approved fi)r use in all GE dishwashers.
Some tomato-based • Use ot the RINSE ONLYcvcle after addiug the dish to the load
foods cml stain can decrease the level of staining.
=' GE also recommends Cascade® Plastic Booster
TM
to hel I)
remove these t,/pes of st;flus.
Dishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature • Make sm'e inlet water temperatm'e is correct (see Using the
not clean dishwasher section).
Water pressure is
• TIIYU OU a tiltl('et. Is l_;Iter
coiniug
Otlt uloI'e
slowly
thau
temporarily low tlStlal? If so, wait tlilti] pressm'e is nomml before
tlSiIlg
veto" 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 am_s.
Spotsand filming
onglassesand
flatware
Detergent with colorm_t
was used
Extremely haacd water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loadh_g
Old or dmnp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little detergent
• Use Jet-Dr], ® or Cascade Rinse Aid ® fiuse ageut to remove
spots aud
l)Yeveut
uew filul
buildup.
" To remove Sttlbboru spots and pre-existing lihn fl'om
glassware:
I
Relnove all inetal utensils fl'om the dishwashex:
2 Do not add detexgent.
3 Select the COOlfllVAREcvcle.
4 Start the dishwasher and allow to rtm for 18 to 22 minutes.
Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
5 Open the door and pore" 2 cups (500 ml) el white vinegar
into the bottom of the dishwasher.
6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar
fiuse doesu't work: Rel)eat as above, except use 1/4 cup
(60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar:
Cloudiness on Combination of soft water • This is called etching and is pemmnent. To prevent this
glassware mid too much detergent fl'om hal)pening, use less detergent if you have soft water:
X_'_sl_glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering • I,ower the water heater temperatm'e.
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
Black orgray marks Alumhmm utensils have • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleane_:
on dishes
rubbed against dishes
Yellow
or
brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution ot 1/2 cup bleach
on inside surfaces and 3 cups wam_ water:
CAUTION: 8 e ore leaning interio , waitat least 2O m inutes
after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. Failureto do so can
result ib burns.
An overall yellow or brown
Film cm_ be caused by iron
deposits in water
• A spedal filter in the water supply line is the only way to
correct this l)roblem. Contact veto" GE Dealer or other
water sofleuer company fiw water ti'eatineut optious. ]