GE GDF510 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 muchdetergent uselessdetergentif you havesoftwater.Washglasswarein the shortest
cyclethat will get it clean.
Lowperforming phosphate • SeeA white film on glassware,dishwareand the interior in this
freedetergent Troubleshootingsection.
Water temperature entering the • Thiscouldbe etching.Lowerthewater heatertemperature.
dishwasherexceeds150°F(66°C}
Sudsin the tub Correctdetergent • Useonlyautomaticdishwasher d etergentsto avoidsudsing. C ascade ®
wasn't used AutomaticDishwashing Detergents havebeenapprovedfor usein all
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom thetub, openthe dishwasherand letsudsdissipate.
Pumpoutwater by pressing Start and closethe door.Wait S0seconds.
Openthe door,pressand holdStart for Sseconds, 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 racks section.
Repositionthe tall utensilsor heavy 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 are blocking •
the detergent cup
o
Aluminum utensils have
rubbedagainst dishes
Lowinlet water temperature
Remove markswith a mild,abrasive cleaner.
• Hakesureinletwater temperatureis at least120°F.
• SelectHeatedDry.
• UseWash TempBoost option.
• Selecta highercycle,suchasWash Temp Sani (Sanitize) o r Heavy.
Rinseagent dispenseris empty
Controlpanelresponded Door may not becompletely
to inputsbutdishwasherclosed
neverfilled with water
Stainedtub interior
• Checkthe rinseagentdispenser a nd fill as required.
Hakesurethe door isfirmly closed.
Water valve may be turned off
Sometomato-based foods can
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
S cupswarm water.NOTE:Donot usebleachon stainlesssteel
tub or inner door.
A 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:WD35X151) can be orderedthroughGEParts.Seeback
coverfor orderinginformation.
An overallyellow or brownfilm can •
becausedby iron depositsin water
White film on insidesurface-
•
hard water minerals
Dishwasherwon't run Fuseis blown or circuit breaker • Replace fuseor resetcircuitbreaker. R emove any otherappliances from
istripped the circuit.
Poweris turned off • tnsomeinstallations, the powerto the dishwasherisprovidedthrougha
wall switch,often locatednext to the disposer switch.Hake sureit ison.
Control panelis locked • Unlockcontrol panel.Seethe Gettingstarted section.
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