Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE GDF 570 Series Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com.
In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes
Start status The door was opened or the
indicator light flashing cycle was interrupted.
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 press
Start and
Display shows Possible leak is detected
"LEAK DETECTED"
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
(on some models) cycle.
Dishes and flatware Ultra Fine or Fine filter is clogged • See the Care and cleaning section.
not clean Low inlet water temperature
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
Leak detected
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
24
What To Do
• Press the Start button once and close the door to start the dishwasher.
Press the Start button a second time when the dishwasher is running only
if you wish to cancel the cycle.
• Press Start and close the door.
close the door.
• Some models are equipped with leak detection and the cycle will be cancelled if
a leak is detected. The display will show "LEAK DETECTED". Call for service.
turned off), press the Heated Dry button 5 times within 3 seconds.
A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option
has been turned on or off.
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the Using the dishwasher
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 ensures the entering water is hot. Select Wash Temp Boost
or Boost Temp if available.
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 section.
• Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade
• Some models are equipped with leak detection and the cycle will be cancelled if
a leak is detected. The display will show "LEAK DETECTED". Call for service.
• Use rinse agents such as Cascade
prevent new film buildup.
• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section.
• Make sure detergent is fresh.
• Refill with rinse agent such as Cascade
• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
Platinum Pacs
®
Complete Rinse Aid to prevent spots and
®
Complete Rinse Aid.
®
.