Troubleshooting Tips - GE PDW1800 Series Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem Possible Causes
Dishes and flatware Main or Fine filter is clogged
not clean Low inlet water temperature
Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait
Air gap or disposer is clogged
No high drain loop
Improper rack loading
Poor performing detergent
Spots and filming Extremely hard water
on glasses and
flatware
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little or low performing
detergent
What To Do
• See the Care and cleaning section.
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the Using the dishwasher
section). Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until
the water temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn
off the faucet. This ensures the entering water is hot.
until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
• Verify that you have a high drain loop. Refer to the Installation Instructions.
• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the
wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher section.
• Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade
• Use rinse agents such as Cascade
prevent new film buildup.
• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section.
• Make sure detergent is fresh.
• Refill with rinse agent such as Cascade
• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
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