PROBLEM
BLACK OR
GRAY
MARKS ON DISHES
SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER
STANDWG
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE
TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP
OUT
OF THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
MOTOR HUMS
STAIN~G
OF
TUB INTERIOR
SOUNDS
YOU
~L
HEAR
VAPOR AT
THE VENT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks
with
a mild abrasive cleanser.
Water
around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub
is
normal, It is clean
water.
It?s
thereto keep the water seal lubricated.
If
the
entire bottom of the tub
has
water,
you
may have a drain problem. Clean the air
gap, if you have one. (See Care and
Clearting
section).
Check the kitchen sink. Is
it
draining well? You may need a plumber.
If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to
clear.
Be sure disposer is not
cIogged.
Sudsing
detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID
SUDSING.
To remove
suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher.
bt
suds evaporate. Add
1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump
out water
by slowly turning the control dial until a drain
period
is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to
ovefiow.
That’s
why it’s
so
important to use a detergent that’s
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up
accidenti
spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis,
If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the
sed
moist, and the garbage disposer clear.
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or
dyes)
that will discolor the tub
interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration.
If
cup
is discolored, change to
dstergent
without any colorant.
You’ll
hear occasional clicking sounds. These are normal.
●
Sofi
food disposal shredding action.
● Drain
valve
opening to pump water out.
Q
Timer control as cycle progresses.
● Detergent cup opening.
During
the
drying period:
Q
The motor stops.
Water vapor comes through
the vent by the door latch during drying and when
water is
being pumped out.
If you need more help.
..call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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