GE GDF510-540 Series Owner's Manual page 13

Before you call for service...
Problem Possible Causes
Control panel lights Time too long between
go off when you're touching of selected pads
setting controls
Air gap is clogged
Water standing in
the bottom of the tub
Water won't pump Drain is clogged
out of the tub
Steam This is normal
Sanitized light does The door was opened and the
not illuminate at the cycle was interrupted during
end of the cycle final rinse
The incoming water
temperature was too low
Normal operating sounds
Noise
Detergent cup opening
Water entering dishwasher
The motor stops and starts at
various times during the cycle
Spray arms start and stop at
various times
Drain pump sounds during
pump out
Rattling dishes when the spray • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
arm rotates
A white film on This problem caused by
glassware, dishware phosphate-free dishwasher
and the interior detergent
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What To Do
• Each pad must be touched within 30 seconds of the others.
To relight, touch any pad again or open the door and
unlock (top control) .
• Clean the air gap . See the Care and cleaning section .
• If you have an air gap, clean it . See
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you
may need a plumber .
• Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out . This is necessary for drying .
• Do not interrupt the cycle by opening the door during the wash cycle.
• Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F.
• These are all normal. No action is required.
dishwasher racks section .
• To remove the white film, run your dishes through a dishwasher cycle with
citric acid . Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found at the local supermarket or
on line .
Pour the citric acid in the detergent cup and close the cover . Place the filmed
but otherwise clean glassware and dishwear in the dishwasher . Leave
silverware and other metal items out of the dishwasher . Turn the dishwasher
on and let it run through a complete cycle without detergent . The glassware,
dishware, and dishwasher should come out film free . Alternativey,
a vinegar rinse may be used . Pour 1 cup of vinegar into dishwasher just after
the detergent cup opens and let the dishwasher complete its cycle .
This may be repeated several times a year as needed
The use of a rinse agen as Cascade Crystal Clear may help minimize a repeat
build up of film . Also, the use of a highly rated detergent such as Cascade
Complete Action Pads will help prevent film build-up .
the Care and cleaning section .
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