GE PDW1800 Series Owner's Manual page 17

Problem Possible Causes
Control panel lights Time too long between
go off when you're touching of selected pads
setting controls
Water standing in Air gap is clogged
the bottom of the tub
High drain loop or air
gap not installed
Water won't pump Drain is clogged
out of the tub
Steam This is normal
Noise Normal operating sounds:
Beeping at the end of the cycle
Detergent cup opening
Water entering dishwasher
The motor stops and starts at
various times during the cycle
Spray arms start and stop at
various times
Drain pump sounds during
pump out
Rattling dishes when the spray • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
arm rotates
A white film on This problem is likely caused
glassware, dishware
by a low quality phosphate-free
and the interior
dishwasher detergent
Dishwasher beeps This is a reminder that the door
once every 15 has been left open during
seconds operation
What To Do
• If the control panel lights go off, touch any pad again and continue
setting controls.
• Clean the air gap. See the Care and cleaning section.
• Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line installation.
• If you have an air gap, clean it. See the Care and cleaning section.
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you
may need a plumber.
• Warm, moist air comes through the vent during drying and when
water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
• These are all normal. No action is required.
dishwasher section.
• To remove the white film, run your dishes through a dishwasher cycle with
citric acid. Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online. Otherwise, use Lemi
Shine (WX10X10019) found at your local grocery store.
Pour the citric acid in the detergent cup and close the cover. Place the filmed
but otherwise clean glassware and dishware in the dishwasher. Leave
silverware and other metal items out of the dishwasher. Turn the dishwasher
on and let it run through a complete cycle without detergent. The glassware,
dishware, and dishwasher should come out film free. Alternatively,
a vinegar rinse may be used. Pour 1 cup of vinegar into dishwasher just after
the detergent cup opens and let the dishwasher complete its cycle.
This may be repeated several times a year as needed
The use of a rinse agent such as Cascade
minimize a repeat build up of film. Also, the use of a highly rated detergent
such as Cascade Platinum Pacs will help prevent film build-up.
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• Close the door after opening it mid cycle.
• If cycle is complete, press the ON/OFF pad to turn OFF the dishwasher.
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