Troubleshooting Tips - GE Appliances EDW3000 Series Owner's Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Control panel lights go Thne too long between • Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the othe_. To relight,
off when you're setting touclahlg of selected touch any pad again, or tmlock and relatch the dora:
controls
pads • T_y resetting
the START/RESETpad.
Control panel responded Door latch may not be • Call fin" se_Mce.
to inputs,but dishwasher properly seated
never filled with water
Dishwasher won'trun Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances
circuit breaker tripped fl'om the circuit.
• T U resetting the START/RESETpad.
Noise
Some of the somads • Soft fi)od disposal shredding action.
you'll hear are normal • Drain valve opening to pump water out.
• Timer control as cycle progresses.
• Detergent cup opening.
• The motor stopping dm_ing the dr)Jng period.
• _4'amr draining out of the tub immediately after you touch the
START/RESETpad.
Utensils are not secure • Make sm'e eve_Tthing is secm'ed in dishwasher:
in the rack or something
sma]l has dropped into
the rack
Motor hmns • Dislm_sher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use
yore" dishwasher often, set it to fill and pmnp out once e\'ei T week.
This will hel I) kee I) the seal moist and the garbage disposer clean
Water standing in
This is normal • A small aulount (ff clean water arotmd the outlet on the tub bottom
the bottom of the tub at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water wen't pump Drain is dogged • If you have an air gap, clean it.
out of the tub • Check to see if yore" kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need
a I)lumbe_:
• If the dishwasher drains into a dispose_; run disposer clea_:
Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detexgents to avoid sudsing.
wasn't used Cascade _'_, C ascade '_Complete and Electrasol '_Automatic Dishwashing
Z_ Deteroents have been approved for use in all (;E dishwashe_.
• To remoxe suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the
dishwasher: Pump out water by pressing the START/RESETpad; then
immediately press the
START/RESETpad
a gain. Repeat if necessary:
Rinse agent
was spilled
• Mways wipe up rinse agent spills immediateh:
Stained tub interior Detergent with
colorant was used
• Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor
the mb interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup fin" signs
of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to detergent without
any colorant. Cascade c_,Cascade <)Complete and Electrasol <') Automatic
Dishwashing Detelgents have been approved for tlse in all
GE dishwashe_.
Some tomato-hased • Use of the RINSE ONLYcvcle (on some models) after adding the dish
foods cml stain to the load can decrease' the level of staining.
Dishes don't dry
Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water temperatm'e is correct.
temperature
• Select SPEED DRYer HEATEDDRY.
Rinse agent dispenser • Check the rinse agent dispense_:
is empty [