GE GDF520 Series User Manual

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Cloudinesson Combinationof soft water and • Thisis calledetchingandispermanent.To preventthisfromhappening,
glassware too muchdetergent uselessdetergentifyouhavesoftwater.Washglasswareinthe shortest
cyclethat will getitclean.
Lowperforming phosphate • SeeAwhite film onglassware,dishwareand the interior inthis
freedetergent Troubleshootingsection.
Watertemperatureenteringthe • Thiscouldbeetching.Lowerthewater heatertemperature.
dishwasherexceeds150°F(66°C}
Sudsin the tub Correctdetergent • Useonlyautomaticdishwasherdetergentsto avoidsudsing.Cascade®
wasn't used AutomaticDishwashingDetergentshavebeenapprovedfor useinall
Detergent left in
dispensercups
GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom thetub,openthedishwasherandletsudsdissipate.
Pumpoutwater bypressingStart andclosethe door.WaitS0seconds.
Openthedoor,pressand holdStartfor Sseconds,andclosethe door.
Repeatifnecessary.
Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
Repositionthe dishes,sothe water from the lowerspray arm can flush
the detergent cup.Seethe Loading thedishwasher racks section.
Repositionthe tall utensilsor heavysilverwarethat may be keepingthe
dispensercup doorfrom opening.Seethe Loadingthe silverwarebasket
section.
Blackor gray
marksondishes
Dishesdon't dry
Rinseagent wasspilled
Dishesor utensils are blocking •
the detergent cup
o
Aluminumutensilshave
rubbedagainst dishes
Lowinlet water temperature
Removemarkswith a mild,abrasivecleaner.
• Hakesureinletwatertemperatureis at least120°F.
• SelectHeatedDry.
• UseWashTempBoostoption.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasWashTemp Sani (Sanitize)orHeavy.
Rinseagent dispenseris empty
Controlpanelresponded Doormaynot becompletely
toinputsbutdishwasherclosed
neverfilled with water
Stainedtub interior
• Checktherinseagentdispenserandfill asrequired.
Hakesurethe door isfirmly closed.
Water valvemay beturnedoff
Sometomato-basedfoodscan
causereddishstains
Teaor coffeestains
• Hakesurewatervalve(usuallylocatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.
• Useof the Steamcycle(onsomemodels)afteraddingthe dishtothe load
candecreasethe levelof staining.
Removethe stainby hand,usingasolutionof 1/2 cup bleachand
Scupswarmwater.NOTE:Donot usebleachon stainlesssteel
tub or innerdoor.
A CAUTION!
Beforecleaninginterior,wait at least20minutesafteracyclefor the
heatingelementstocooldown.Failureto dosocan resultin burns.
Aspecialfilterinthewatersupplylineistheonlywayto correct
thisproblem.Contacta watersoftenercompany.
GErecommendsCascade®RinseAidTM to helppreventhardwater
mineraldepositsfrom forming.
Rundishwasherwithcitric acidto removemineraldeposits.Citricacid
(Partnumber:WD35X151)can beorderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfororderinginformation.
Anoverallyellowor brownfilm can •
becausedbyirondepositsinwater
White film on insidesurface- •
hardwater minerals
Dishwasherwon'trun Fuseis blown or circuit breaker • Replacefuseor resetcircuitbreaker.Removeany otherappliancesfrom
istripped thecircuit.
Poweris turned off • tnsomeinstallations,thepowerto thedishwasherisprovidedthrougha
wallswitch,oftenlocatednextto the disposerswitch.Hakesureit ison.
Controlpanelislocked • Unlockcontrolpanel.Seethe Gettingstarted section.
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GE GDF520 Series Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	GDF520 Series
Category	Dishwasher
Language	English