GE CDT 725 Series Owner's Manual page 18

Before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Controlpanel lights Time too long between • Eachbutton must be touched within 30 secondsof the others.
go offwhen you're touching of selected buttons To relight,touch any button again or open the door and
setting controls unlock (top control).
Water standing in Air gap is clogged • Cleanthe air gap. Seethe Careand cleaning section.
the bottom of the tub
High drain loop or air • Referto the installation instructions for proper drain line installation.
gap not installed
Water won't pump Drain is clogged • if you havean air gap,cleanit. Seethe Careand cleaningsection.
out of the tub • if the dishwasher d rainsintoa disposer, r undisposer clear.
• Checkto seeif yourkitchensink isdrainingwell. if not,you
may needa plumber.
Steam Thisis normal • Worm,moistair comesthroughthe vent duringdryingand when
water isbeing pumpedout.Thisis necessary for drying.
Sanitizedlight does Thedoor was openedand the • Donot interruptthe cycleby openingthe door duringthe washcycle.
not illuminate at the cyclewas interrupted during
endof the cycle final rinse
Theincoming water • Raise the water heatertemperatureto between120°Fand IS0°F.
temperature was too low
Noise Normal operating sounds: • Theseare all normal.Noactionis required.
Detergentcup opening
Water enteringdishwasher
Themotor stopsand starts at
various times during the cycle
Sprayarms start and stop at
various times
A white film on
glassware,dishware
and the interior
Drain pump sounds during
pump out
Drain pump startsand stops
severaltimes during eachdrain
Rattling dishes when the spray
arm rotates
Rattling silverware against door •
during wash
This problem is likely caused •
by a low quality phosphate-free
dishwasherdetergent
Hake sure dishesare properly loaded.Seethe Loading the
dishwasher s ection.
Tall utensilsmay be placed in the upper rack to avoid bumping against
inner door during wash cycle.
To removethewhite film,run yourdishesthrougha dishwasher c yclewith
citricacid.Usea WD35X151 citricacidkit found online.Otherwise, u seLemi
Shine(WXlOXlO019) foundat your localgrocerystore.
Pourthe citric acidin the detergent cup and closethe cover.Placethe filmed
but otherwiseclean glasswareand dishwarein the dishwasher. L eave
silverwareand other metal items out of the dishwasher. T urnthe dishwasher
on and let it run through a completecyclewithout detergent.Theglassware,
dishware,and dishwashershouldcome out film free. Alternatively,
a vinegar rinsemay be used.Pour J.cup of vinegarinto dishwasherjust after
the detergent cup opensand let the dishwashercomplete its cycle.
This may be repeatedseveraltimes a year as needed
The useof a rinseagent such as Cascade ® CompleteRinseAid may help
minimizea repeatbuild up of film. Also,the useof a highlyrated detergent
such as Cascade ®Platinum Pats will help preventfilm build-up.
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