Troubleshooting Tips - GE Moffat Series Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service
Problem
Start status indicator light
flashing (on some models)
Dishwasher BEEPS once
every minute (on some
models)
Beeping at the end of the
cycle (on some models)
Dishes and flatware not
clean
Spots and filming on
glasses and flatware
Cloudiness on glassware
Possible Cause
The door was opened or the
cycle was interrupted.
This is a reminder that your
dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you
press Start and close the door.
This is normal. Dishwasher will
beep twice at the end of the
cycle.
Ultra-Fine Filter or Fine Filter is
clogged.
Low inlet water temperature.
Water pressure is temporarily
low.
Air gap or disposer clogged.
High drain loop or air gap not
installed.
Improper rack loading.
Poor performing detergent.
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 (66°C)
What To Do
Start pad once and close the door within 4
seconds to start the dishwasher.
Start and close the door.
To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it
was previously turned off), press the Heated Dry pad 5
times within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate
the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off.
See the Care and Cleaning section.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the
USING THE DISHWASHER section). Turn on the hot
water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water
temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and
turn off the faucet. This ensures the entering water is hot.
Select Wash Temp Boost if available.
Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before
Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line
installation.
Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent
dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading section.
When large utensils are placed in the silverware basket,
do not mount the basket on the door (on some models).
Instead, mount basket on the lower rack.
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent.
Finish
prevent spots and prevent new film build-up.
detergent such as Finish Quantum
®
Dishwashing Detergent.
Refill with rinse agent such as Finish
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 TIPS section.
temperature.
Finish ® Quantum ®
® Jet-Dry ® Rinse Aid to
Loading section.
Automatic
®
® Jet-Dry ® Rinse Aid.
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