GE PDWT580VSS Use and Care Manual - Page 18

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com. You may not need to call for service. Error Messages Dishwasher BEEPS once every minute Beeping at the end of the cycle Dishes and flatware not clean Possible Causes This is a reminder that your dishwasher door has been left open during operation. It will continue beeping until you close the door. This is normal. The dishwasher will beep twice at the end of the cycle Low inlet water temperature Water pressure is temporarily low Air gap or disposer is clogged Improper rack loading No air gap or high drain loop Poor performing detergent Spots and filming Extremely hard water on glasses and flatware Low inlet water temperature Overloading or improper loading of the dishwasher Old or damp powder detergent Rinse agent dispenser empty Too little or low performing detergent Cloudiness on glassware Combination of soft water and too much detergent Low performing phosphate free detergent Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 150°F (66°C) What To Do • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-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. • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 10). 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 insures the entering water is hot. • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer. • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section. • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the Installation Instructions. • Use a highly rated detergent such as Cascade ® Complete. • Use rinse agents such as Cascade® Rinse Aid™ 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. • Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent. • 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 it clean. • See White film on inside surface page 20 • This could be etching. Lower the water heater temperature. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18