GE GSC3500DWW Owner's Manual page 15

before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes
dishes don't dry Low inlet water
temperature .
.
. Rinse agent dispenser.
. is empty
dishes and flatware. Inlet water temperature. •.Raise.the.water.heater.temperature.to.120°F.
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. Dial is not in the OFF .
won't latch. position .
detergent left in. Dishes are blocking the. •.Reposition.the.dishes.
detergent cups
dispenser cups.
Steam. This is normal.
. .
black or gray. Aluminum utensils have. •.Remove.marks.with.a.mild,.abrasive.cleaner.
marks on dishes. rubbed against dishes. ..
Control panel lights Time too long between. •.Each.pad.must.be.touched.within.30.seconds.of.the.others..To.relight,
go off when you are touching or selecting
setting controls pads
Control panel Door latch may not .
responded to inputs be properly seated
but dishwasher never
filled with water
What To do
• Make.sure.inlet.water.temperature.is.at.least.120°F..
• Select.hEATEd dRY.
• Use.hOT START.and.AddEd hEAT.options.
• Select.a.higher.cycle,.such.as POTS & PANS or.hEAvY WASh.
• Check.the.rinse.agent.dispenser.and.fill.as.required.
•.Use.hOT START, POTS & PANS or hEAvY WASh and hI TEMP WASh.
•.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.Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse.agents.to.remove.spots.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... S tart.the.dishwasher.and.allow.to.run.for.18.to.22.minutes..
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.
touch.any.pad.again.or.unlatch.and.relatch.the.door.
•.Call.for.service.
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