GE GSD2800 Series Use And Care Manual page 17

PROBLEM
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTS GO 0~
WHEN YOU'RE
SETTING CONTROLS
DISHWASHER
WON'T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON'T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND ~ATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
IN DISPENSER CUPS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within
30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is securely placed
in dishwasher.
Water draining out of tub immediately after you touch CLEAR RESET pad. The
sounds you hear are normal ones.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (To test, see How to Test Water
Temperature section.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling
onto the bottom rack.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn't nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it's not empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see How to
Test Water Temperature section.)
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.)
Improper rack loading. (See Loading section.)
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
the detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cups and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder is hard or caked in the box, throw it away.
The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
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