GE Profile PDW8900 Series Owner's Manual page 18

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Dishwasher won't run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker
Control panel lights
go off when you're
setting controls
Water standing in
the bottom of the tub
Water won't pump
out of the tub
Steam
Sanitized light does
not illuminate at the
end of the cycle
(Anti-Bacteria
cycle only)
Noise
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Possible Causes
is tripped
Power is turned off
Control panel is locked
Control panel needs to be
rebooted
Time too long between
touching of selected pads
This is normal
Drain is clogged
This is normal
The door was opened and the
cycle was interrupted during
or after the main wash portion
The incoming water
temperature was too low
Normal operating sounds
Rattling dishes when the spray
arm rotates
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What To Do
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from
the circuit.
• In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a
wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
• Unlock control panel. See page 6.
• Turn off power to the dishwasher (circuit breaker or wall switch) for
30 seconds; then turn back on.
• Each pad must be touched within 5 minutes of the others.
To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
• 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. See page 15.
• 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 anytime during or after main wash.
• Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F.
• Detergent cup opening.
• Water entering dishwasher.
• The motor stops and starts at various times during the cycle.
• Drain pump sounds during the pump out.
• Drying fan running for 2–4 hours after CLEAN light is illuminated
(Top Control Panel models only).
• Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
dishwasher racks section.