Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE Profile GSD5110 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not
need to call for service.
Problem
Control panel lights go
off when you're setting
controls
Noise
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
Detergent cup lid
latched accidentally
by user
Possible Causes
Time too long between
touching of selected pads
Some of the sounds
you'll hear are normal
Utensils are not secure
in the rack or something
small has dropped into
the rack
Motor hums
Dishes are blocking the
detergent cups
What To Do
Each pad must be touched
•
within 30 seconds of the
others. To relight, touch
any pad again, or unlock
and relatch door.
Hard food disposal
•
shredding action.
Drain valve opening to
•
pump water out.
Timer control as cycle
•
progresses.
Detergent cup opening.
•
The motor stopping during
•
the drying period.
Water draining out of the
•
tub immediately after you
touch START/RESET pad.
Make sure everything is
•
secured in dishwasher.
Dishwasher has not been
•
used on a regular basis. If
you do not use your
dishwasher often, set it to
fill and pump out once
every week. This will help
keep the seal moist and
the garbage disposer clear.
Reposition the dishes.
•
Unlatch the door. Press
•
the START/RESET pad
three times within two
seconds. The detergent
cup will trip.
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