GE ADT521 Series Owner's Manual page 16

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
Water standing in Air gap is clogged
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
Noise Normal operating sounds:
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
Drain pump starts and stops
several times during each drain
Rattling dishes when the spray • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
arm rotates
Rattling silverware against door • Tall utensils may be placed in the upper rack to avoid bumping against
during wash
A white film on This problem caused by
glassware, dishware phosphate-free dishwasher
and the interior detergent
Long cycle times Dishwasher washes by
alternating mid and lower
spray arms
Soil level
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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 the Care and cleaning section.
• 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 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 150°F.
• These are all normal. No action is required.
dishwasher racks section. Ensure dishes do not extend below rack, so they
do not contact the spray arm as it rotates.
inner door during wash cycle.
• To remove the white film, run your dishes through a dishwasher cycle with
citric acid. Use a WD35X151 citric acid kit found online.
Pour the citric acid in the detergent cup and close the cover. Place the filmed
but otherwise clean glassware and dishware 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. Alternatively,
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 agent such as Cascade
a repeat build up of film. Also, the use of a highly rated detergent such as
Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs™ will help prevent film build-up.
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• Longer cycles are normal. For best wash and dry performance, let cycle
complete.
• The turbidity sensor senses how much soil is on the dishes. Heavy soiled dish
loads will add more time to the cycle. This is normal function. For best wash
and dry performance, allow cycle to complete.
Rinse Aid™ may help minimize
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