GE PDW1800 Series Owner's Manual page 11

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Noise Someof the sounds you'll
hear are normal
• Detergentcup opening.
• Themotor starting during the drying period.
• Water draining out of the tub immediately after you
start the dishwasher.
Utensils are not secure in the
rack or something small has
dropped into the rack
Motor hums
• Makesure everything is securedin dishwasher.
• Dishwasherhas not been usedon a regular basis.If you
do not use your dishwasheroften, set it to fill and pump
out once every week.Thiswill help keepthe seal moist.
• Dishwashercontrol was not advanced properly to the start
of the desiredcycle. Advancethe control to the start of
the desiredcycle.
Detergent left in Dishesare blocking the • Repositionthe dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups
Water standing in the Drain is clogged
bottom of the tub
This isnormal
Sudsin the tub Correctdetergentwasn't used
• If you havean air gap,cleanit.
• Checkto seeif yourkitchensinkisdrainingwell.If not,
you may needa plumber.
• Ifthe dishwasher d rainsintoa disposer, run disposer clear.
• A smallamount of cleanwater aroundthe outletof the tub
bottomat the backfo the tub keeps the water seallubricated.
• Useonlyautomaticdishwasher d etergentsto avoidsudsing.
Cascade ®and Electrasol ®Dishwashing Detergents havebeen
approvedfor usein all GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom the tub, openthe dishwasher a nd let
sudsevaporate. A dd 1 gallonof coldwaterto the tub.Close
and latch the dishwasher. Pumpoutwater by slowlyturning
the dial untila drain periodisreached.Repeat i f necessary.
Rinseagent was spilled • Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
Staineddishwasherports Detergentwith • Somedetergentscontaincolorant(pigmentor dyes)that
colorant was used will discolor the tub interiorwith extended use.Checkthe
detergentcupfor signsof any discoloration. I f cup is
discolored, changeto detergentwithoutany colorant.
Cascade ®and Electrasol ®Dishwashing Detergents havebeen
approvedfor usein all GEdishwashers.
Sometomato-based
foodscan stain
• Useof the RINSE ONLY cycleafteraddingthe dishto the
load candecrease the levelof staining.
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