GE GDF510PSJSS Use and Care Manual - Page 16

Before you call for service... Problem Possible Causes What To Do 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 out of the tub Drain is clogged Steam This is normal Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle The door was opened and the cycle was interrupted during final rinse The incoming water temperature was too low • 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. Noise Normal operating sounds: Detergent cup opening • These are all normal. No action is required. 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 dishwasher racks section. Ensure dishes do not extend below rack, so they do not contact the spray arm as it rotates. Rattling silverware against door • Tall utensils may be placed in the upper rack to avoid bumping against during wash inner door during wash cycle. A white film on glassware, dishware and the interior This problem caused by phosphate-free dishwasher detergent • 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 ® Rinse Aid™ may help minimize 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. Long cycle times Dishwasher washes by alternating mid and lower spray arms • Longer cycles are normal. For best wash and dry performance, let cycle complete. Soil level • 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. 16