GE ADT520 Serie Manual Del Propietário página 13

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Cloudinesson Combinationof soft water and • Thisis calledetchingand is permanent. T o preventthis from happening,
glassware too much detergent uselessdetergentifyou havesoftwater.Washglasswarein the shortest
cyclethat will getit clean.
Lowperforming phosphate • SeeA white film on glassware,dishwareand the interior in this
freedetergent Troubleshootingsection.
Water temperature enteringthe • Thiscouldbe etching.Lowerthewater heatertemperature.
dishwasherexceeds150°F(66°C)
Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing. Cascade*
wasn't used Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom thetub, openthe dishwasherand letsudsdissipate.
Pumpoutwater by pressing Start and closethe door.Wait 30 seconds.
Openthe door,pressand holdStart for 3 seconds, a nd closethe door.
Repeat i f necessary.
Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
Repositionthe dishes,so the water from the lower spray arm can flush
the detergent cup. Seethe Loading the dishwasher rocks section.
Repositionthe tall utensilsor heaw silverwarethat may be keepingthe
dispensercup door from opening.Seethe Loadingthe silverwarebasket
section.
Blackor gray
marks on dishes
Dishesdon't dry
Rinseagent was spilled •
Dishesor utensils ore blocking •
the detergent cup
Aluminum utensilshove
rubbedagainst dishes
Lowinlet water temperature
• Remove markswith a mild,abrasive cleaner.
• Makesureinletwater temperatureis at least120°F.
• SelectHeatedDry.
• UseWash TampBoost option.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasWash Temp Suni (Sanitize) o r Heavy.
Rinseagent dispenseris empty
Controlpanelresponded Door may not becompletely
to inputsbutdishwasherclosed
neverfilled with water
Stained tub interior
• Checkthe rinseagentdispenser a nd fill as required.
• Makesurethe door isfirmly closed.
Water valve may be turned off
Sometomato-based foods con
cause reddishstains
Teaor coffee stains
• Hakesurewater valve (usually locatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.
• Useof the Steamcycle(onsome models) a fter addingthe dishto the load
can decrease the levelof staining.
• Remove the stainby hand,usinga solutionof 1/2 cup bleachand
3 cupswarm water.NOTE:Donot usebleachon stainlesssteel
tub or inner door.
Ik CAUTION!
Beforecleaninginterior, w ait at least20 minutesafter a cyclefor the
heatingelementsto cooldown.Failureto do socan resultin burns.
A specialfilter in the water supplylineisthe onlyway to correct
this problem.Contacta water softenercompany.
GErecommends Cascade ®Rinse Aid
TM
to helppreventhardwater
mineraldeposits from forming.
• Rundishwasher w ith citric acidto removemineraldeposits. C itricacid
(Partnumber:WD35X15J.) can be orderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfor orderinginformation.
An overallyellow or brownfilm con •
becausedby iron depositsin water
White film on insidesurface- •
hard water minerals
Dishwasherwon't run Fuseis blown or circuitbreaker • Replace fuseor resetcircuitbreaker. R emove any otherappliances from
istripped the circuit.
Poweris turned off • Insomeinstallations, the powerto the dishwasher i s providedthrougha
wall switch,often locatednext to the disposer switch.Hake sureit ison.
Control ponelis locked • Unlockcontrol panel.Seethe Gettingstarted section.
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