Troubleshooting Tips; Possible Causes - GE GLDT690 Série Mode D'emploi

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem

Possible Causes

Start/Reset status The door was opened or the
indicator light flashing cycle was interrupted.
Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your
once every minute dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you press
Start/Reset and close the door.
Beeping at the end This is normal. The dishwasher • The dishwasher will beep 4 times (unless interupted) and the Clean light
of the cycle will beep at the end of the
cycle.
Dishes and flatware Main or Fine filter is clogged
not clean Low inlet water temperature
Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so, wait until
Air gap or disposer is clogged
No air gap or high drain loop • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to the
Filter needs cleaning
Improper rack loading
Spots and filming Extremely hard water
on glasses and
flatware
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading or improper
loading of the dishwasher
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little or low performing
detergent
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What To Do
• Press the Start button once and close the door to start the dishwasher.
To cancel a wash cycle, press and hold the Start/Reset button for 3
seconds with the door open, and then close the door. The dishwasher
will drain and the wash cycle lights will turn off.
• Press Start/Reset and close the door.
will display at the end of the wash cycle.
• See the Care and Cleaning section.
• Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see the Using the dishwasher
section). 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.
pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Normal water pressure to
the dishwasher should be 20-120 psi.
• Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
Installation Instructions.
• The filter assembly must be cleaned regularly to allow the filter to
efficiently remove food particles from the wash water. See the Care and
Cleaning section.
• Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the
wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher section.
• Use rinse agents such as Cascade
new film buildup.
• If water is extremely hard, a softener may be required.
• Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F (49°C).
• Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading the dishwasher section.
• Make sure detergent is fresh.
• Refill with rinse agent such as Cascade
• Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated detergent.
Rinse Aid to prevent spots and prevent
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