GE Profile PDW8700 Series Owner's Manual page 15

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Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Spots and filming Exlremely hard water + Use Jet-Dry+> or CascadeCrystal C/eaP dnse agents to remo_e spots and
Onglasses and Low inlet water temperature pre_ent tle_ fihn buiMup,
ftatware + To _emo\e stubborn spnts ;rod pre-existing tihn finm g[ass*_u'e:
Overloading the dishwasher ] Remo_e all metal uteusi]s from _he dishwasher
Improper loading 2 Do not add deter ,-ent
Old or damp powder detergent 3 Select d_e POTS &PANS c?cle,
Rhlse agent dispenser empty 4 Start the dishw:M_er and alhas to mn hw [ 8 _o 22 minutes. Dishwasher
Too little detergent w[11n(m be in the main wash.
5 Open the door and pnur2 cups (500 mI) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher,
6 Close the door m_d allow to complem _he c}de. If vinegar rinse doesn't
work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citdc acid crystals
instead of _ineg:ic
+ This [s called etching and is pem_a_lent To prexent this h×ml happening,
use less detetgent ityou ha_e soft water: Wash glassware in the shortest
cwle that will get them clean.
+ This could be etching. Lo_er d_e wlter heater mmperamre.
Combination of soft water and
too mush detergent
Water temperature enterb_g
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
Sods in the ttth Correct detergent
wasn't used
Betergent l eft in
dispenser cups
Black orgray
marks on dishes
Bishesdon'tdry
Riuse agent +
was spiced
Dishes are blocki_g the +
deteNent cup
Al_mn uteusils have +
rnbbed agaiust dishes
Low _et water temperature +
@
_se agent dispel_ser is empty
Controlpanelrespondod Door latch may not be properly
to inputs but dishwasher seated
never RRed with water Water valve may be t_ned off
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods cao
cau.se reddish stak_
Tea or coffee stares
A_ overall yelgo_ or brown fib_ can*
be caused by iron deposks h_ water
WJfite F_ on reside surface - +
hard water nfinerals
Use onl? autnmadc dishw isher detergents _o avnkl sudsh_g.
Cascade+_ and ElectrasoPAutomatic DM_washing Detergents
hae been approved hw use in all GE dishwashers.
To remn_e suds h'om the tub, open the dishwasher and let
suds dissipate. Close and latch the dishwasher Pmnp out w:_mr
b} _oucbing the SNRr/RESETp'ad once; then 30 seconds late_;
_ouch the START/BESETpad agHn. Repeat [f necessar_
Ah_ays wipe up rinse agent spills immediaM>
Reposk[on the dM-les, so the
ware[" hTn!'fft the h)we!" spI'_l_} aYn/can
flush the deterge_t cuj>. See the Loading the dishwasher section.
Remove marks
with a
mild, abrask'e cleaner:
Make st*reinlet w:*tertemperature is at least 120°E
Select HEATEO ORg
" Use HOTSTART, H OTVVASHnrABBEDHEATopdons,
+ Select a higher c?cle, sush as ANTI-BACTERM, SAM WASH or POTS &
PANS.
+ (_he_k the r[l_seagent d[speuser and tilt as requi_ed.
+ Make sm'e the door [s thm]} closed.
Make snre water _aive (usuall)located nnder d_e sink) is tusned on,
Use o_ the RINSE ONLYc?de after adding the dish _o O_eload
can decrease the leael of staining. GE recommends
Cascade+_
Plastic Booster to help remo_e these t_pes of stains.
Relno_e the stain b} hand, ush_g a solmkm of 1/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm water:
A WARNING
Betiwe cleaning interior; wait at least 20 mimaes after a c_cle _iw the
headng elements to cool down. Faihwe to do so can _esuit in bnrus.
A special tilter in d_e water st_ppl? lh_e is the only wa) m cusrect
fl_is problem. Cnntact a water softener compam
GE recommends Jet-Dry ®or Cascade Crystal Clear_:m help
pre_e_t bard water mineral deposits ti'om tbm_ing.
Rm_ dishwasher with ckric add to _*_mo_erob*era] deposks. Citric add
(Part number: WD35X151 ) cm* be otvte_>d through (',E Parts.
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