GE PD 715 Series Owner's Manual page 22

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware
Cloudiness on
glassware
Slight odor coming
from unit during dry
portion of cycle
Suds in the tub
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
Black or gray marks
on dishes
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Possible Cause
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little or low performing
detergent
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent
Low performing phosphate-
free detergent
Water temperature entering
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
This is normal when the Dry
Boost option is used for the
first time. It is caused by the
heating of new parts and will
disappear in a short time.
Wrong detergent
Rinse agent was spilled
Dishes or utensils are
blocking the detergent cup
Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes
What To Do
Use high quality rinse agents such as Cascade
Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or
Rinse Aid to prevent spots and prevent new film build-up.
If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading section.
Make sure detergent is fresh.
such as Cascade Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or
®
Quantum Automatic Dishwashing
®
Refill with high quality rinse agents such as Cascade
Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or
Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated
detergent.
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.
See A white film on glassware, dishware and the
interior in this TROUBLESHOOTING section.
This could be etching. Lower the water heater
temperature.
No action is required.
Use only high quality automatic dishwasher detergents to
avoid sudsing. Cascade Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or
®
Quantum Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
®
been approved for use in all GE Appliances dishwashers.
To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and
let suds dissipate. Open the door, press and hold Start
for 3 seconds, and close the door.
Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray
arm can flush the detergent cup. See the Loading section.
Reposition the tall utensils or heavy silverware that may
be keeping the dispenser cup door from opening. See
the Loading section.
Don't place large bowls or pots directly under the
detergent dispenser.
Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
®
Finish Jet-Dry
®
Use high quality detergents
Finish
Detergent.
Platinum™
®
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Aid.
® ®
Finish
have
49-4000283 Rev 3
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