GE PDW1860 Series Owner's Manual page 18

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Steam
Noise
A white film on
glassware, dishware
and the interior
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Possible Cause
This is normal
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 arm rotates
This problem is likely
caused by a low quality
phosphate-free dishwasher
detergent
What To Do
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.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading
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.
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
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
Rinse Aid ™ may help minimize a repeat build up of
film. Also, the use of a highly rated detergent such as
®
Cascade Platinum ActionPacs
build-up.
®
Platinum
™ will help prevent film
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