Troubleshooting Tips - GE GSD1000G Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem Possible Causes
Dishwasher
Fuse is blown, or the
won't run
circuit breaker tripped
Noise
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
Water standing in
This is normal
the bottom of the tub
Water won't pump Drain is clogged
out of the tub
Suds in the tub
Correct detergent
wasn't used
Rinse agent was
spilled
Stained tub interior
Detergent with
colorant was used
Some tomato-based
foods can stain
Dishes don't dry
Low inlet water
temperature
Rinse agent dispenser
is empty
What To Do
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances
from the circuit.
• Soft 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.
• 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.
• A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom
at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
• If you have an air gap, clean it.
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may
need a plumber.
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
• Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Cascade ® , Cascade ® Complete and Electrasol
Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the
dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the Dial until a drain
period is reached. Repeat if necessary.
• Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
• Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will
discolor the tub interior with extended use. Check the detergent
cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to
detergent without any colorant. Cascade
Electrasol
® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved
for use in all GE dishwashers.
• Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle (on some models) after adding the
dish to the load can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends
Cascade ® Plastic Booster ™
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.
• Check the rinse agent dispenser.
www.GEAppliances.com
® Automatic Dishwashing
® , Cascade ® Complete and
to help remove these types of stains.
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