Troubleshooting Tips - GE GSD3900G00BB Owner's Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dislmtasher won'f run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances
dmait breaker tripped from the circuit.
Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal shredding action.
you'll hear are normal • Drain valve opening to pump water out.
• Timer control as cycle progresses.
• Detergent cup opening.
• The motor stopping during the drying period.
Utetmlls are not secure
• Make sure everything
is secured in dishwasher.
in the rack or something
small has dropped hato
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 and the garbage disposer dear.
Water _nding in This is normal • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom
_ of _
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at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
WaWr won'tpurnp Deal. is dogged * If you have an air gap, clean iL
out of the tub • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need
a plumber.
• ff the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Sudsin _ tub Corr_t
detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
wasn't used Cascade •, Cascade ®Complete and Electrasol ®Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the
dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the Dial until a drain
period is reached. Repeat if necessary.
Rime agent *Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
was spilled
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Detergent with * Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor
colorant w_a used the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs
of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without
any colorant. Cascade ®, Cascade ®Complete and Elec tra_l ®Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all
GE dishwashers.
Some tomato-based • Use of the RINSE ONLYcycle (on some models) after adding the dish
foods can stain to the load can decrease the level of staining.
Dishesdon'tdry Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
temperature
Rinse agent dispetmec • Check the rinse agent dispenser.
is empty
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