Before You Call For Service - GE GDF510-540 Series Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes
Start status You have pressed the
Start
indicator light flashing
(Front control only) dishwasher is running. This will
cancel the cycle. The light(s) will
stop flashing after the dishwasher
drains (about 75 seconds).
Power to the dishwasher was
turned off while a cycle was
running and power has just been
restored to the dishwasher. The
blinking lights indicate that the
dishwasher is draining the potential
water inside.
Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your
once every minute dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you close
the door.
Beeping at the end This is normal. The dishwasher • To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
of the cycle will beep twice at the end of the
cycle
Dishes and flatware Fine or coarse filter is clogged
Low inlet water temperature
not clean
Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait
Air gap or disposer is clogged
Improper rack loading
Poor performing detergent
Spots and filming Extremely hard water
on glasses and
flatware
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little or low performing•
detergent
Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and
glassware too much detergent
Low performing phosphate
free detergent
Water temperature entering the • This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature.
dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C)
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pad while the
What To Do
• Press the Start pad once to start the dishwasher . Press the
pad a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you
Start
wish to cancel the cycle .
• The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains. A new cycle will
start automatically .
• Close the door after opening it mid-cycle .
turned off), press the Heated Dry
A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option
has been turned on or off .
• See the Care and cleaning section .
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see
section) . Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until
the water temperature stops rising . Then start the dishwasher and turn
off the faucet . This insures the entering water is hot . Select
until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher .
• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the
wash arms . See the Loading the dishwasher racks section .
• Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade
• Use rinse agents such as Cascade Crystal Clear
and prevent new film buildup .
• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F.
• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section .
• Make sure detergent is fresh.
• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
• This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,
use less detergent if you have soft water . Wash glassware in the shortest
cycle that will get it clean .
• See White film on inside surface in
pad 5 times within 3 seconds .
the Using the dishwasher
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to remove spots
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this Troubleshooting section .
if available .