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CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in CS) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance wax, polish or any chemical agent on CleanSteel doors. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue. Do not use scouring pads or powdered cleaners because these products can scratch the finish. Stainless Steel Interior—Tub and Inner Door The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be scratched or dented during normal use, they will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect their function or durability. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated 2 1 4 3 Drain water from the water inlet line place during the winter, ask a service and water valve. (Use a pan to catch technician to: the water.) Cut off electrical power to the Reconnect the water inlet line to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip water valve. circuit breaker. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve. Air gap Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects your dishwasher The air gap is easy to clean. against water backing up into it if a drain 2 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the clogs. The air gap is not a part of the cover. dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require Remove the plastic cap and clean with Check the air gap any time air gaps, so you may not have one. a toothpick. your dishwasher isn’t draining well. 15 Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 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 indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher is running. This will cancel the cycle. The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains (about 90 seconds). Power to the dishwasher was turned off while a cycle was running and power has just been restored to the dishwasher. The blinking lights indicate that the dishwasher is draining water inside. • Press the START/RESET pad only one time to start the dishwasher. When the dishwasher is running, only press the START/RESET pad if you wish to cancel (reset) the cycle. • The light will stop flashing after the dishwasher drains out the water. A new cycle will start automatically when the drain ends. Dishwasher BEEPS once every 30 seconds This is a reminder that your 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. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishes and flatware not clean 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. 16 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Spots and filming • Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents to remove spots and on glasses and prevent new film buildup. flatware • 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...