GE EDW4000 Owner's Manual page 12

Before you call for service...
Problem
Spots andfilming
onglasses and
flatware
Possible Causes
Extremely hard water
Low hllet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little detergent
What To Do
• Use det-Oq* and CascadeRinseAid* fiuse agents tit remove spots and
pl_\ent ne_ tihn buildup.
• Tit remove stubborn spots and pre-existing tihn fi'ont glasswares:
I ]2emote all metal utensils fi'om dm dishwasher
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Select the POTS& PANScxcle.
4 Start file dislm_Mmr and allo_ to run for 18 to 29 minutes. Dish_Mter
will no_ lx_in the main _ash.
5 Open fl_e door art(1 pour 2 cups (501) ml) of \dfite vineg_ar into tlte
botutm of dm (lislm_Mmc
Dishes don't dry Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet _ter temperature is cort>ct (see page 6).
• Select HEATED ORE
Rinse agent dispe_tser is empty • Check tlte rinse agent dispeuser.
Controlpanel responded Door latch may not be properly • Call for service.
to inputsbutdishwasher seated
neverfilled with water
Dishwasher won't run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remo_e any odmr appliances fi'om
circuit breaker nipped tlte circuit.
• TiT resetting the
START/RESETpad.
Steam This is normal • Steam comes dm)ugh file \ent by tlte door latch
(htring (tt'_,_ttg
and
when water is being pumped ou{.
Sanitizedlight does
The door was opened and the • Do not inmrrupt tlte cycle awtime during or after main _lslt.
notilluminateat the cycle was interrupted durhlg
endof the cycle
or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria
cycle only) The hmomhlg water • Raise the _ater heater tentperatm'e to 120°E
temperature was too low
/2
6 Close tlte door and allo_ to complete tlte c?vle. Ifvineg_u" rinse doesn't
_mrk: Repeat as above, except use l/4 cup (60 ml) of citrlc ackl cr}stals
iustead of vineg_,u:
Cloudiness on Combhlation of soft water and • This is called etching arm is pemianetat. To pre_ent tt_is ti'om happening,
glassware too much detergent use less detergent iJyou hme soft wamr _itst_ glass_m'e in the shortest
cycle dtat will get dram clean.
Water temperature entering • i,ower dm water heater mmperamre.
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
Black orgray
Aluminum utensils have • Remo_e marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner:
marks on dishes rubbed agahlst dishes
Yellow
or
brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remo_e tile st_fin by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
on insidesurfaces
3 cups warm _ter
A WARNING
Beibre cleaning interkn" wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle fin" tlte
heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can resul} in burus.
An overall yellow or brown film can • A special filter in the water suppl} line is the (rely x_at to con'ect
be caused by iron deposits hi water this problem. (kmtact a water softener companyl
White film on inside Hard water minerals • GE t_commends det-Ortp or Cascade Rinse Aid* to help remo_e some
surfaces hard water mineral staius.
• For extreme staining, clean tlte interior by appl}Jng dish_Mmr
detergent to a damp sponge. Wear robber gloves. Do not use any t}pe
of cleaner other dtan those recommended or hand dish_lshing
detergent becmise it may cause foaming or su(tsing. Cascade*; Cascade*
Complete and ElectrasoF Dishwashing Detergents have been apprmed
tot use in all GE dishwashers.