Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE GSS1800 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not
need to call for service.
Problem
Dishwasher won't run
Dishwasher leaks
Suds in the tub
Possible Causes
Fuse is blown, or the
circuit breaker tripped
Door not latched
Dial NOT set
exactly at desired
wash cycle
Improper installation
Correct detergent
wasn't used
Correct detergent
wasn't used
Rinse agent
was spilled
What To Do
Replace fuse or reset
•
circuit breaker. Remove
any other appliances from
the circuit.
Close the door and push it
•
in to relatch.
Turn the Dial to the
•
desired wash cycle.
Review Installation
•
Instructions and install
properly.
Use only automatic
•
dishwasher detergents.
Cascade® Automatic
Dishwashing Detergent
has been approved for use
in all GE dishwashers.
Use only automatic
•
dishwasher detergents to
avoid sudsing. Cascade®
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergent has been
approved for use in all
GE dishwashers.
To remove suds from the
•
tub, open the dishwasher
and let suds evaporate.
Add 1 gallon of cold water
to the tub. Close and latch
the dishwasher. Pump out
water by slowly turning the
Dial until a drain period
is reached. Repeat if
necessary.
Always wipe up rinse agent
•
spills immediately.
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