Troubleshooting Tips - GE 1503131L Owner's Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishwasher won't run
Noise
Fuse is blown, or the . Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Removeany other appliances
circuit breaker tripped from the circuit.
• Try pressing the START/RESETpad (Electronicmodels) two times.
Power is turned off . In some installations, power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall
switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Hake sure it is on.
Some of the sounds . Soft food disposal shredding action.
you'll hear are normal . Drain valve opening to pump water out.
. Timer control as cycle progresses.
. Detergent cup opening.
. The motor stopping during the drying period.
• Water draining out of tub immediatelyafter touchingthe START/RESET pad.
Utensils are not secure • Hake sure everything issecured in dishwasher.
in rack or something small
has dropped into rack
Rattling dishes when • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. Seethe Loading the
the spray arm rotates dishwasher racks section.
Motor hums . Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If you do not use
your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist.
Water standing in This is normal . A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom
the bottom of the tub at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Water won't pump Drain is clogged . Checkto see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need
out of the tub a plumber.
. If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
Suds in the tub Wrong detergent . Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
was used Cascade®and Cascade®Complete Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for use in all GEdishwashers.
. To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
dissipate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. On Models with a Dial:
Closeand latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the
Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary.On Models with
Electronic Control: Pump out water by pressing the START/RESET p ad,
then 10 seconds later, press START/RESET p ad again. Repeat if necessary.
• Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately.
• Use of the RINSEONLYcycle after adding the dish to the load
can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade®
Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains.
. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of !/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm water.
WARNING
Beforecleaning interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cyclefor the
heating elements to cooldown. Failureto do so can result in burns.
ADVERTENCIA
Antesde limpiarel interior,esperepor Iomenos20 minutosdespu6sde un ciclo
para que loselementoscalentadores se enfr/en.No hacerlopuedeprovocar
quemaduras.
• A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Contact a water softener company.
Rinse agent was spilled
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based
foods can cause reddish
stains
Tea or coffee stains
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An overall yellow or
brown film can be
caused by iron deposits
Jnwater
White film on inside
surface-hard water
minerals
. GE recommends Cascade Crystal Clear _to help prevent hard water
mineral deposits from forming.
. Run dishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric
acid (Part number: WD35X!5!) can be ordered through GE Parts.
See back cover for ordering information.