GE EDW3000 Owner's Manual page 14

Before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Dishes and flatware
Inlet water temperature
* Raise the water heater
temperature to 120°K
not clean
is below 120°F
* Use HI TEMP WASH.
Water pressure is * Turn on a fhucet. Is water coming ()tat more slowly than usual? If so,
temporarily low wait until pressure is normal befk)re using your dishwasher
Air gap is dogged * Clean the mr gap.
Improper rack loading * Make sure large dishware does not block the demrgent dispenser or the
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Spotsand filming
on glassesand
flatware
Cloudiness o n
glassware
Yellowor brownfilm
on tub
White film on inside
surfaces
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
* Use Jet-Drg _ rinse agent to remove spots and prevent new film
build-up.
* To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film fiom gl_ssware:
I Remove all metal tatensils fiom the dishwasher
2 Do not add demrgent.
3 Select the longest cycle.
4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run fbr 18 to 22 minums.
Dishwasher will now be in file main w_ksh.
Open file door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher
Close file door and allow to complete file cycle. If vinegar aJnse
doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of ciuic
acid crystals insmad of vinegar
Combination of soft
water and too much
detergent
* This is called etching and is permanent.
To prevent fllis flom
happening, use less demrgent if you have sof_ wamr Wash
glassware
ial
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature * Lower file water heater temperature.
entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F
Tea or coffee stains
An overall yellow or
brown
f'flm can be
caused by iron deposits
in water
* Remove
die stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
3 cups warn1 wamr
WARNING
Befbre cleaning inteaioa; wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle fkn the
heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
*A special filter in file water supply line is file only way to correct fills
problem. Contact a wamr softener compan>
* To clean die interiox; apply dishwasher demrgent to a damp sponge.
Wear rubber
gloves. DO not use any type of cleanser
other than
dishwasher demrgent because it may cause fknmling or sudsing.
Cascade _':,C_scade _': C omplem and ElectrasoY': Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved fk_r use in all (;E dishwashers.
Detergent cup
lid
* Unlatch the do(n: Press the START/RESETpad three times within two
latched accidentally seconds. The detergent cup will taJp.
by user
Detergent left in Dishes are blocldng the
* Reposifion
the dishes.
dispenser cups
detergent cups
Steam This is normal * Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during dating and
when water is being pumped out.
Black orgray
Muminum utensils have * Remove marks with a mild, al)rasive cleaner
marks on dishes rubbed against dishes
Hard water minerals
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