Troubleshooting Tips - GE GSD2100N - Appliances 24 in. Dishwasher Owner's Manual
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Problem
Possible
Causes
What
To Da
Dishwasher
won't run
Fuse is blown, or the
circuit breaker tripped
Power is turned off
Noise
Some of the sounds
you'll hear are normal
Utensils are not secure
in rack or something small
has dropped
into rack
Rattling dishes when
the spray arm rotates
Motor hums
Water standing
in
This is normal
the bottom
of the tub
Water won't pump
Drain is clogged
out of the tub
Suds in the tub
Correct detergent
wasn't used
Rinse agent was spilled
Stained tub interior
Some tomato-based
foods can cause reddish
stains
Tea or coffee stains
• Replacefuse or reset circuit breake_ Removeang other appliances
from the circuit.
• TrU resetting the START/RESET p ad.
• In some installations, power to the dishwasher is provided through a wall
switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
• Soft food disposal shredding action.
• Drain valve opening to pump water out.
,Timer control as cgcle progresses.
• Detergent cup opening.
• The motor stopping during the drging period.
• Water draining out of tub immediatelgafter touching the START/RESET pad.
• Make sure evergthing is secured in dishwashec
An overall gellow or
brown film can be
caused bg iron deposits
in water
White film on inside
surface--hard water
minerals
• Hake sure dishes are properlg loaded. Seethe Loading the
dishwasher rocks section.
• Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. If Sou do not use
sour dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once everg week.
This will help keep the seal moist.
• A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub bottom
at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
• If Sou have an air gap, clean it.
• Checkto seeif sour kitchen sink is draining well. If not, Sou mag need
a plumbe_
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer,run disposer clea_
• Use onlg automatic dishwasher detergents to avoid sudsing.
Cascade®,Cascade_ Complete and Electrasol ® Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for use in all GEdishwashers.
• To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds
dissipate. Add ! gallon of cold water to the tub. On Modelswith a Dial:
Close and latch the dishwashe_ Pump out water bg slowlg turning the
Dial until a drain period is reached. Repeat if necessarg. On Models with
ElectronicControl: Pump out water bg pressing the START/RESET p ad,
then 10 seconds later,press START/RESETpad again. Repeat if necessarg.
• Alwags wipe up rinse agent spills immediatelg.
• Use of the RINSEONLYcgcle after adding the dish to the load
can decrease the level of staining. GE recommends Cascade_
Plastic Boosterto help remove these tgpes of stains.
• Removethe stain bg hand, using a solution of !/2 cup bleach
and 3 cups warm wate_
WARNING
Before cleaning interior,wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
heating elements to cool down. Failureto do so can result in burns.
• A special filter in the water supplg line is the onlg wag to correct
this problem. Contact a water softener compang.
• GE recommends Jet-Drg ®or Cascade Crgstal Clear_to help
prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming.
• Rundishwasher with citric acid to remove mineral deposits. Citric
acid (Part number: WD35X151)can be ordered through GEParts.
See back cover for ordering information.
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