GE GSC452 Use And Care Manual page 14

The Problem Solver
(continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DETERGENT LEFT Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking
IN DISPENSER CUPS 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.
DETERGENT CUP Cycle Indicator dial must be in OFF position for cup to close and latch properly. If you
WON'T~~H AFTER
unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator does not advance
ADDING DETERGENT to OFF by itself.
CLOUDINESS ON
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is "etching:'
GLASSWARE The film cannot be removed.
It
can be prevented:
Use
less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds lSO"F.
YELLOW OR BROWN Tea or coff= can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2cup
FILM bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in
water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this
problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellowfilm on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
CHIPPING OF CHINA Roughhandlingcan causechipping.Load with care. Make sw glasswareand chinaare swum
and can'tjar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.) Make sure tall
ghsses and stemwarewill clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
SMALL AMOUNT OF Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
WATERSTANDING water. It's there to keep the water seal lubricated.
IN THE B~lOM
OF THE TUB
WATERWON'T PUMP
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem.
OUT OF THE TUB
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? Youmay need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged.
SUDS IN THE TUB Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOIDSUDSING.
TO
remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly
turning the control dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.
DISHWASHER LEAKS Suds can cause unit to overflow. That's why it's so important to use a detergent that's
designed for automatic dishwashers.
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