GE GSC3500N Use and Care Manual - Page 12

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit ge.com. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won't run Noise Water standing in the bottom of the tub Suds in the tub Stained tub interior Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances circuit breaker tripped from the circuit. • Try pressing the START/RESET pad (Electronic models) 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. Make 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 starting and stopping during the cycle. Utensils are not secure • Make sure everything is secured in dishwasher. in rack or something small has dropped into rack Rattling dishes when • Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the 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. This is normal • A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated. Wrong detergent was used • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds dissipate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning the Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessary. Rinse agent was spilled • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. Some tomato-based • Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding the dish to the load foods can cause reddish can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade® stains Plastic Booster to help remove these types of stains. Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. WARNING Before cleaning the interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating elements to cool down. Failure to do so can result in burns. An overall yellow or • A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct brown film can be this problem. Contact a water softener company. caused by iron deposits in water White film on inside surface-hard water minerals • GE recommends Jet-Dry ® or 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: WD35X151) can be ordered through GE Parts. See back cover for ordering information. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12