GE EDW3000G Series Owner's Manual page 14

Before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes and flatware
hflet water temperature • Raise tile water heater teu/pei'attli'e to 120°F.
not clean is below 120°F • Use HI TEMP WASH.
Water pressure is
• TIwu ou a t_l/l(et. Is water ('oil/lug ()lit ulore
slowly
thau tlStlal?
temporm'ily low If so, wait until pressure is nomml heft)re using }our dishwashei:
Air gap is clogged • Clean tile air gap.
Improper rack loading • Make sure lalge dishware does not block tile demrgent (fispenser or
tile w:_sh rams.
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware
Cloudiness o n
glassware
Yelloworbrown film
on tub
Whitefilm on inside
surfaces
Extremely haacd water
Low hflet water
temperature
Overloadh_g the
dishwasher
Improper loadh_g
Old or dmnp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
• Use Jet-Dry _ or Cascade Rinse Aid_ rinse agent to remove spots and
prevent new tihn buildup.
• To relnove stubborn
spots and pre-existing
fihn fl'om glassware:
Remove all metal utensils fl'om the dishwasher: I
2 Do not add detelgent.
3 Select tile hmgest cycle.
4 Start tile dishwasher and allow to rui_ for 18 to 22 inilmtes.
Dishwasher will now be in tile main _sl/.
Open tile door and pour 2 cups (500 ufl) of white \inegm" into tile
bottom of the dishwasher;
Close tile door and allow to COlnplete tile cycle. If vinegar rinse
doesn't work: Repeat as above, except u_ 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegai:
Combination of soft
water mid too much
detergent
• This is called
etching
and is pemmI_elm To prevent this fl'om
happelfiI_g, use less detergent if you have soft wateI: Wash glassware
in tile shortest cycle that will get theln clean.
Water temperature • i,ower tile water heater telnperature.
entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F
Tea or coffee stains
An overall yellow or
brown film can be
caused by iron deposits
in water
• Remove tile stain by hand, using a solution ot 1/2 cup bleach and
._ clips W}llIll wateL
A WARNING
Before clealfing interioi; wait at least 20 Ufilmtes after a cycle for tile
heating elemelK to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
• A special filter in tile water supply line is tile onlv way to correct this
probleln. (_outnct a water sofleuer colnpau>
Hancd water minerals
• GE recolmneuds
Jet-Dry _ or Cascade Rinse Aid _ to help remove
some
har(l water uliueral stnius.
• For extrelne stailfing, clean tile interior by applying dishwasher
detelgent to a dalnp sponge. Wear rubber gloves.
DON0T
use any
_'pe of deanei_ other than those recoum_ended or hand dishwashing
detergeut because it ulav cause tOalniug
(:,r sudsiug. Cascade s,
Cascades Complete and ElectrasoF Dishwashing Detergents haxe
been approved tor all GE dishwashei_.
Detergent left in Dishes axe blocking the • Ileposition the dishes.
dispenser cups
detergent cups
Steam
This is normal • Steaul colnes through tile veut bv tile door latch dui_ing d_ying and
when water is being i)ulnped ()lit.
Black orgray
Aluminum utensils have • Reulove inarLs with a ufild, abrasive cleauer.
marks
on dishes rubbed against dishes
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