GE Spacemaker Use And Care Manual page 15

PROBLEM
BLACK OR GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER STANDWG
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON'T PUMP
OUT OF THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
MOTOR HUMS
TUB INTERIOR
VAPOR AT
THE VENT
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
water. It?s thereto keep the water seal lubricated.
If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (See Care and Clearting section).
Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.
To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. bt 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.
Suds can cause unit to ovefiow. That's why it's so important to use a detergent that's
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidenti spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis,
If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the sed moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub
interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If cup is discolored, change to dstergent without any colorant.
Drain valve opening to pump water out.
Detergent cup opening.
During the drying period:
Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when
water is being pumped out.
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