Troubleshooting Tips - GE GSD3400G20BB Owner's Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishwasher won't run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace tuse or reset circuit breakei; ]_emove any other appliances
circuit breaker tripped fl'om the circuit.
Noise Some of the somads • Soft fi_od disposal shredding action.
you'll hear are normal • Drain xalve opening to pump water out.
• Timer control as wcle progresses.
• Detelgent cup opening.
• The motor stopping during the dr)ing period.
Utensils are not secure • Make sure everything is secured in dishwashei:
in the rack or something
small has dropped into
the rack
Motor hums • Dishwasher has not been tlsed on _1regular basis. ]fvou do not ttse
vour dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump Otlt once eveI)' week.
_Fhis will hel I) kee I) the seal moist and the garbage dis )oser clear
Water standing in This is normal • A small amotmt of clean water around the outlet on the mb bottom
lhe bottom of the tub at the back of the mb keeps the water seal hfl)ricated.
Water won'tpump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, clean it.
outoHhe tub • Cl_eck to see if_our kitchen sink is draining well. If not _ou ma_ need
a I)lumbeI:
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposei; mn disposer clem:
Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher demlgents to avoid sudsing.
wasn't used Cascade "_', C ascade "_' Complete and Electrasol ®Automatic Dishwashing
Detelgents have been approved tot use in all (;E dishwashei_.
• To remove suds fl'om the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
e\:q)orate. Add 1 galhm of cold water to the rob. Close and latch the
dishwashei: Pump ()tit water by slowly turning the Dial until a drain
period is reached. Repeat if necessary.
Rinse agent • Mways wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
was spilled
Stained tub interior Detergent with
colorant was used
• Some detelgents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor
the mb interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup fin" signs
of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detelgent without
anv cohmmt. (:asca(ld _',Cascacle '_ Complete and Electrasol Autoulatic
Dishwashing Detelgents have been approved fin" rise in all
GE dishwashe_.
Some tomato-based • Use of the RINSE ONLYcvcle (on some models) after adding the dish
foods cml stain to the load can decrease the level of staining.
Dishes don't dry Low hflet water • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
temperature
Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent dispensei:
is empty
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