GE GSC3500 Owner's Manual page 13

Problem Possible Causes
Dishes don't dry Low inlet water
temperature
Rinse agent dispenser
is empty
Dishes and flatware Inlet water temperature • Run hot water faucet prior to connecting the Unicouple to purge cold
not clean is below 120°F.
Too little detergent
Old or damp powdered • See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
detergent
Water pressure is
temporarily low
Improper rack loading
Spots and filming
Extremely hard water
on glasses and
Low inlet water
flatware
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
Cloudiness on Combination of soft
glassware water and too much
detergent
Water temperature
entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F.
Detergent cup lid Timer dial is not in the
won't latch OFF position
Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups
Steam This is normal
Black or gray Aluminum utensils have • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes
What To Do
• Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.
• Select HEATED DRY.
• Use HOT START option.
• Select a higher cycle, such as POTS & PANS.
• Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
water from the hot water line.
• Use HOT START and POTS & PANS.
• Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
• See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
detergent recommendations.
detergent recommendations.
• Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so,
wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
• Make sure large dishware does not block detergent dispenser or wash arm.
• Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear
and prevent new film buildup.
• To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Select the longest cycle.
4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run until the detergent cup opens.
Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher.
6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse
doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar.
• This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from
happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
• Lower the water heater temperature.
• Turn the timer dial to OFF.
• Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and
when water is being pumped out.
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