GE 165D4700P203 - Manual (Page 20)

Safety Information
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting T
ips
Customer Service
Before you call for service…
20
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Water standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean
the bottom of the tub water around the outlet on
the tub bottom at the back
of the tub keeps the water
seal lubricated.
Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap,
out of the tub clean it.
• Check to see if your kitchen
sink is draining well. If not,
you may need a plumber.
• If the dishwasher drains
into a disposer, run
disposer clear.
Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic
wasn’t used dishwasher detergents to
avoid sudsing. Cascade®
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergent has been
approved for use in all GE
dishwashers.
• To remove suds from the
tub, open the dishwasher
and let suds evaporate.
Add 1 gallon of cold water
to the tub. Close and latch
the dishwasher. Pump out
water by slowly turning the
Dial until a drain period
is reached. Repeat if
necessary.
Rinse agent • Always wipe up rinse agent
was spilled spills immediately.