Dispenser Cups - GE GSD1230 Use & Care Manual

PROBLEM
DISHWASHER
WON'T RUN
UNUSUAL NOISE
DISHES DON'T DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
DETERGENT LEFT
IN DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP
LID WON'T LATCH
AFTER ADDING
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
CYCLE AND OPTION This is normal. Unlatch the door to turn off the Cycle and Energy Option Indicator lights.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
STAY ON WHEN
CYCLE IS
COMPLETED
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit.
Utensils may not be secure on rack pins, or something small may have dropped from the
rack. Water is causing utensils to rattle. Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher.
Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. (See How to Test Water Temperature section.)
Unload the bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into
the bottom rack.
Make sure the Cycle On light is off, indicating the dry cycle (if selected) is complete.
Check for improper loading. Dishes shouldn't nest together. Avoid overloading.
Check the rinse agent dispenser to see that it's not empty.
Check inlet water temperature. It should be at least 120°F. (To test, see How to Test
Water Temperature section.) Try to use the Temp Boost option.
Water pressure may be temporarily low. Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out slower
than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Plugged air gap. (See Care and Cleaning section.)
Improper rack loading. (See Loading section.)
Choose another cycle to give you longer washing time.
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking
detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded
items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it away.
The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Cycle Indicator Dial must be in OFF position and Cycle On light must be off for
cup lid to close and latch properly. If you unlatch the door and open it to dry your
dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does not advance by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron
deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
NOTE: The Cycle On light will stay on until all cycles are complete. Wait until this
light goes off to unlatch the door or a cycle will be interrupted.
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