GE PDW8900N Owners Manual - Page 16

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. Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do START/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only one time to start the dishwasher. When the indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher is running, only press the START/RESET pad if you wish to cancel dishwasher is running. This will (reset) the cycle. cancel the cycle. The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains (about 90 seconds). Power to the dishwasher was • The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains out the water. A new turned off while a cycle was cycle will start automatically when the drain ends. running and power has just been restored to the dishwasher. The blinking lights indicate that the dishwasher is draining water inside. Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your once every 30 seconds dishwasher door has been left open during operation. It will continue beeping until you close the door. • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle. Beeping will stop and dishwasher will complete cycle. Beeping at the end of the cycle This is normal. The dishwasher will beep twice at the end of the cycle. • To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously turned off), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been turned on or off. Low Detergent Light ON SmartDispenseTM has less than • Fill the SmartDispenseTM reservoir with liquid dishwasher detergent. After 10 cycles worth of detergent filling the reservoir, the LOW DETERGENT light will turn OFF once the left in the dishwasher. door is closed. Problem Dishes and flatware not clean Possible Causes What To Do Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). 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. • Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere in the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family member is using the shower. 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. • Try not to use the dishwasher when hot water is being used elsewhere in the house; for example, when doing laundry or when a family member is using the shower. 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 racks section. No air gap or high drain loop • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the Installation Instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 16