GE GSD2000J04WW Owner's Manual page 12

Before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes and flatware
hflet water temperature • Raise the water heater temi)erature to 120°F.
not clean is below 120°E • Use the HOTSTARTtbature.
Water pressure is • Ttlrn ()is ;i thtlcet. Is water ('oilling ()tit uloi'e slowly than tlstla]?
tempormSly low If so, wait until l)ressure .... is no_nal before using, your dishwasher:
Air gap is dogged • Clean the air gap.
hnproper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the dem_gent dispenser or
the wash a_n.
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware
Extremely hard water
Low hflet water
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
huproper loading
Old or dmnp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
• Use Use Jet-Dry _ or Cascade Rinse Aid *>rinse agent to relnove spots
and prevent new lihn build-ul).
• To ten/eve stubborn spots and pre-existing fihn fl'om glassware:
I Remove all metal utensils fl'om the dishwasher:
2 Do not add detexgent.
3 Select the longest cycle.
4 Stall the dishwasher and allow to run fin" 18 to 22 minutes.
Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of whim vinegar into
the bottom of the dishwasher:
6 Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse
doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of
citric acid c_Tstals instead of vinegm:
Cloudiness on Combhaation of soft • This is called etching and is pemmnent. To prevent this from
glassware water mad too much hal)pening, use less detergent if you have soft water: _,\'ash glassware
detergent in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature • I,ower the water heater temperature.
entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°E
Yellow orbrown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
on tub
3 cups wmm water:
A WARNING:
Before cleaning interior; wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating element to cool down. Failure to oh) so can result in burns.
An overall yellow or • A spedal filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this
brown f'dm. cma be caused problem. Contact a water softener company.
by iron deposits in water
White film on inside Hm-d water minerals • GE recommends Jet-Orl/_ or Cascade Rinse Aid c*to hel I) remove
surfaces
some hard water mineral stains.
• For extreme staining, clean the interior b)' applying dishwasher
(letetgent to a (lamp sponge. Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type
of cleaner other than those recommended or hand dishwashing
(lete_gent because it may cause foaming
or sudsing. Cascade _,
Cascade_ Complete and Electrasol® Dishwashing Detergents haxe
been approved fin" use in all GE dishwashers.
Detergent cup lid Dial is not ha the
• Turn the Dial to OFF and slide the door latch to the left.
won't latch OFFposition
Detergent left in Dishes are blocking • Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups the detergent cups
Steam This is normal • Steam comes through the vent 1))'the door latch during (hTing and
when water is being pumped out.
Black or gray
marks on dishes
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Mumhmm utensils have • Remove marls with a mild, abrasive cleane_:
rubbed against dishes