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Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Start status The door was opened or the indicator light flashing cycle was interrupted. • Press the Start button once and close the door to start the dishwasher. Press the Start button a second time when the dishwasher is running only if you wish to cancel the cycle. Dishwasher BEEPS once every minute This is a reminder that your • Press Start and close the door. dishwasher door has been left open during operation. It will continue beeping until you press Start and close the door. Display shows "LEAK DETECTED" Possible leak is detected • Some models are equipped with leak detection and the cycle will be cancelled if a leak is detected. The display will show "LEAK DETECTED". Call for service. Beeping at the end of the cycle (on some models) Dishes and flatware not clean Spots and filming on glasses and flatware This is normal. The dishwasher • To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously will beep twice at the end of the turned off), press the Heated Dry button 5 times within 3 seconds. cycle. A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off. Ultra Fine or Fine filter is clogged • See the Care and cleaning section. Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the Using the dishwasher section). Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off the faucet. This ensures the entering water is hot. Select Wash Temp Boost if available. Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Air gap or disposer is clogged • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer. Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher section. Poor performing detergent • Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade® Platinum Pacs. Leak detected • Some models are equipped with leak detection and the cycle will be cancelled if a leak is detected. The display will show "LEAK DETECTED". Call for service. Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature • Use rinse agents such as Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid to prevent spots and prevent new film buildup. • If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required. • Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C). Overloading or improper loading of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty • Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section. • Make sure detergent is fresh. • Refill with rinse agent such as Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid. Too little or low performing detergent • Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent. 16