GE PDW8900N Owners Manual - Page 17

ge.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Spots and filming on glasses and flatware Cloudiness on glassware Possible Causes Extremely hard water Low inlet water temperature Overloading the dishwasher Improper loading Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little detergent Combination of soft water and too much detergent Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°F What To Do • Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents to remove spots and prevent new film buildup. • Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F. • Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading Place Settings section. • Make sure detergent is fresh. • If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required. • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean. Recalibrate the SmartDispenseTM system if you are using it. See pages 9 and 11. • This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature. Suds in the tub Correct detergent wasn't used Rinse agent was spilled • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. Cascade® 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. Close and latch the dishwasher door. Pump out water by touching the START/RESET pad once; then 30 seconds later, touch the START/RESET pad again. Repeat if necessary. • Always wipe up rinse agent spills immediately. Detergent left in dispenser cups or on door Dishes are blocking the detergent cup or SmartDispenseTM outlet • Reposition the dishes, so the water from the lower spray arm can flush the detergent cup or outlet from the SmartDispenseTM system. See pages 13 and 14. Water in the SmartDispense™ dispenser Cap not tightened after filling the dispenser • Use a turkey baster to remove as much water as possible from the SmartDispense™ dispenser and refill it as normal. Be sure to tighten the cap fully to prevent water from entering the dispenser. Black or gray marks on dishes Aluminum utensils have rubbed against dishes • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner. Dishes don't dry Low inlet water temperature Rinse agent dispenser is empty • Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F. • Select HEATED DRY. • Use PRE WASH or ADDED HEAT options. • Select a higher cycle, such as ANTI-BACTERIA or COOKWARE. • Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required. Control panel responded Door latch may not be properly • Make sure the door is firmly closed. to inputs but dishwasher seated never filled with water Water valve may be turned off • Make sure water valve (usually located under the sink) is turned on. Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can cause reddish stains • Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle 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. 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 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 brown film can • A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct be caused by iron deposits in water this problem. Contact a water softener company. 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. 17 Consumer Support