GE GSD1140P Use And Care Manual page 12

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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DKHWVASHER.
WON'T RUN
A fuse in your home maybe blown, or the circuit breaker tripped, Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliancesfrom the circuit.
UNUSUAL NO.ISE
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins,or something small may have dropped from
the rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Mike sure everything is securely placed in
dishwasher.
DISHES DON'T DRJ
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS IN CUPS
DETERGENT LEFT 11
DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON'T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
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Make sure inlet water temperatureis correct. (See Page 6.)
Unload the bottom rack first, Water from dishes in the top rack maybe spilling into the
bottom rack.
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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 page 6.)
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is watrer coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See page 15.)
Improper rack loading. (See pages 8-10.)
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
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 cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it
away. The detergent may not be working well, Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position for CUD lid to close and latch properly. If
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unlatch the door and open it to dl~ your dishes, ~he Cycle Indictor Dial_do&s n ot
advance to OFF by itself.
rea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
gleach and 3 cups warm water.
4n overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron
ieposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
his problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
(ellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same
oad. Silver polish will usually remove this stain,

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