Troubleshooting Tips - GE HDA2100HWW Manuel Du Propriétaire

Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
Problem
Dishes and flatware
not clean
Spots and filming
on glasses and
flatware
Cloudiness on
glassware
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Possible Cause
Low inlet water temperature
Poor performing detergent
Old or damp powdered
detergent
Water pressure is
temporarily low
Air gap or disposer clogged
Improper rack loading
High drain loop or air gap
not installed
Extremely hard water
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
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent
Low performing phosphate-
free detergent
Water temperature entering
dishwasher exceeds 150°F
What To Do
Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
Use HOT START, POTS & PANS or HEAVY WASH and
HI TEMP WASH.
Use high quality detergents such as
ActionPacs™ or Finish
Dishwashing Detergent.
See USING THE DISHWASHER section, refer to
Detergent Dispenser for detergent recommendations.
Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
If so, wait until 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.
Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent
dispenser or the wash arm. See the Loading section.
Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper drain line
installation.
Use high quality rinse agents such as Cascade
Platinum™ Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or
Rinse Aid to prevent spots and prevent new film build-up.
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 section.
Make sure detergent is fresh.
such as Cascade Platinum™ ActionPacs™ or
®
Quantum Automatic Dishwashing
®
Refill with high quality rinse agents such as Cascade
Power Dry™ Rinse Aid or
Make sure you use the proper amount of highly rated
detergent.
This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this
from happening, use less detergent if you have soft water.
Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
See A white film on glassware, dishware and the
interior in this TROUBLESHOOTING section.
This could be etching. Lower the water heater
temperature.
Cascade Platinum™
®
Quantum Automatic
® ®
®
Finish Jet-Dry
®
Use high quality detergents
Finish
Detergent.
Platinum™
®
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse
® ®
®
®
Aid.
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