Troubleshooting Tips - GE PDWF480PSS Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes
Dishwasher won't run Fuse is blown or circuit breaker
is tripped
Power is turned off
Control panel is locked
Control panel needs to be
rebooted
Control panel lights Time too long between
go off when you're touching of selected pads
setting controls
Water standing in This is normal
the bottom of the tub
Water won't pump Drain is clogged
out of the tub
Steam This is normal
Sanitized light does The door was opened and the
not illuminate at the cycle was interrupted during
end of the cycle or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria
The incoming water
cycle only)
temperature was too low
The cycle is complete and
the door has been open for
longer than 60 seconds
Noise Normal operating sounds
Detergent cup opening
Water entering dishwasher
The motor stops and starts at
various times during the cycle
Drain pump sounds during
pump out
Drying fan running for 2–4 hours
after CLEAN light is illuminated
(Top Control Panel models only)
Rattling dishes when the spray
arm rotates
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What To Do
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from
the circuit.
• In some installations, the power to the dishwasher is provided through a
wall switch, often located next to the disposer switch. Make sure it is on.
• Unlock control panel. See page 6.
• Turn off power to the dishwasher (circuit breaker or wall switch) for
30 seconds; then turn back on.
• Each pad must be touched within 5 minutes of the others.
To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door.
• A small amount of clean water around the outlet on the tub
bottom at the back of the tub keeps the pump seal lubricated.
• If you have an air gap, clean it. See page 15.
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer clear.
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you
may need a plumber.
• Warm, moist air comes through the vent by the door latch during drying
and when water is being pumped out. This is necessary for drying.
• Do not interrupt the cycle anytime during or after main wash.
• Raise the water heater temperature to between 120°F and 140°F.
• This is normal. No action is required.
• These are all normal. No action is required.
• Make sure dishes are properly loaded. See the Loading the
dishwasher racks section.