Before You Call For Service - GE GDF410 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Problem
Dishes and flatware
not clean
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware
Cloudiness on
glassware
Black or gray
marks on dishes
Yellow or brown film
on inside surfaces
White film on inside
surfaces
Dishes don't dry
Control panel
responded to input
but dishwasher never
filled with water
Dishwasher beeps
once every 15 seconds
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Possible Causes
Low inlet water temperature
Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
Air gap is clogged
Improper rack loading
No air gap or high drain loop
Filter needs cleaning
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher /
Improper loading
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little detergent
Combination of soft water and
too much detergent
Water temperature entering
the dishwasher exceeds 65°C (150°F)
Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes
Tea or coffee stains
An overall yellow or brown film can • A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
be caused by iron deposits in water
Hard water minerals
Low inlet water temperature
Rinse agent dispenser is empty
Door latch may not be
properly seated
Water vale may be
turned off
This is normal
This is a reminder that the
door has been left open
during operation
What To Do
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 6).
If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
• Clean the air gap.
• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent
dispenser or the wash arms.
• Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the
Installation Instructions.
• The filter assembly must be cleaned regularly to allow the filter to
efficiently remove food particles from the wash water. See Cleaning the
Filter section on page 1.
• Use Cascade Crystal Clear
prevent new film buildup.
• Make sure water temperature is at least 49°C (120°F).
• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading the Dishwasher Racks
section.
• Make sure detergent is fresh.
• If water is extremely hard, a water softener may be required.
• 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 them clean.
• Lower the water heater temperature.
• Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
• Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
3 cups warm water.
WARNING
Before cleaning interior wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating element to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
this problem. Contact a water softener company.
• To clean the interior, apply dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge.
Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than
dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade
Automatic Dishwashing Detergent has been approved
for use in all GE dishwashers.
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 6).
• Check the rinse agent dispenser.
• Make sure the door is firmly closed.
• Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on.
• Close the door after opening it mid-cycle.
• Press ON/OFF to turn OFF the dishwasher.
rinse agent to remove spots and
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