GE Appliances GLDT690 Series Owner's Manual page 14

Before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishesand flatware Lowinlet water temperature • Hake sureinletwater temperatureiscorrect(seepage 6).
not dean
Water pressureis temporarilg low • Turnon a faucet.Iswater comingoutmoreslowlythan usual?
If so,wait untilpressure is normalbeforeusingyourdishwasher.
Air gap is clogged • Cleanthe air gap.
Improperrackloading • Hake surelarge dishwaredoesnot blockthe detergent
dispenser or the washarms.
Noair gap or high drain loop • Verifythat you havean air gap or a high drain loop.Refer to the
InstallationInstructions.
Filterneedscleaning • Thefilter assembly must becleanedregularlyto allowthefilter to
efficientlyremovefood particlesfrom the wash water.SeeCleaning the
Filtersectionon page 1.
Spotsand filming Extremelyhard water ° UseCascadeCrystal CleaPrinseagentto removespotsand
on glassesand preventnewfilm buildup.
flatware
Lowinlet water temperature • Hake sure water temperature is at least 120°F.
Overloadingthe dishwasher/ • Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading the Dishwasher Racks
Improperloading section.
Old or damp powderdetergent • Hake sure detergent isfresh.
Rinse agent dispenserempty • If water is extremely hard, a water softener may be required.
Toolittle detergent
Cloudiness on Combinationof soft water and • Thisis calledetchingand is permanent. T opreventthisfrom happening,
glassware too much detergent uselessdetergentifyou havesoftwater.Washglasswarein the shortest
cyclethat will getthem clean.
Water temperature entering • Lowerthe water heatertemperature.
the dishwasherexceeds150°F
Blackorgrag Aluminum utensilshave • Removemarkswith a mild,abrasivecleaner.
markson dishes rubbedagainst dishes
Yellowor brown film Teaor coffeestains • Remove the stain by hand,usinga solutionof 1/2 cupbleachand
on insidesurfaces 3 cupswarm water.
A WARNING
Beforecleaninginterior wait at least20 minutes after a cgde for the
heating elementto cooldown. Failureto do so canresult in bums.
White film on inside
surfaces
An overallgellowor brownfilmcan • A specialfilter in the water supplylineisthe onlyway to correct
becausedbg iron depositsin water this problem.Contacta water softenercompany.
Hardwater minerals • Tocleanthe interior,applydishwasher d etergentto a dampsponge.
Wearrubbergloves.Donot useanytype of cleanser otherthan
dishwasherdetergentbecause it may causefoaming or sudsing. C ascade ®
AutomaticDishwashing Detergenthasbeenapproved
foruseinallGE dishwashers.
Dishesdon't drg Lowinlet water temperature • Hake sureinletwater temperatureiscorrect(seepage 6).
Rinse agent dispenseris emptg • Checkthe rinseagentdispenser.
Controlpanel Doorlatch mag not be • Hake surethe door isfirmlyclosed.
respondedto input properlg seated
but dishwashernever
filled with water Water vale mag be • Hake surewater valve(usually locatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.
turned off
Dishwasherbeeps This is normal • Close the door after openingit mid-cycle.
onceeverg15seconds
This isa reminder that the • Press ON/OFF to turn OFF the dishwasher.
door has beenleft open
during operation
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