GE 49-5215 - Manual (Page 9)

PROBLEM
UNCLEAN DISHES
AND FLATWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DISHES DO NOT DRY Water temperature too low. For best results, temperature should be
)°F. ’F.
Unload lower rack first—water from items in upper rack may fall
into lower rack.
Improper loading: Dishes should not nest together. Avoid overloading.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty (on dishwashers having this feature).
“Drying Heat On” button not pushed (on models equipped with
Energy Saver option).
Improper water temperature. Water coming into the dishwasher
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justed at the factory to provide hot water at a temperature of approxi­
mately 150° F.
MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE AT FAUCET NEAREST
DISHWASHER.
Need: Candy or meat thermome­
ter and an 8-ounce glass.
1. Place glass under faucet.
2. Turn on hot water.
3. Put thermometer in glass.
4. Let water run until tempera­
ture stops rising.
5. If water temperature is below
140°, have your water heater
adjusted if necessary.
Improperly prepared dishes. Excess food soil should be removed from
dishes before loading.
Improper loading. Follow loading directions. Be sure dishw^asher is not
overloaded. Make sure dishes or utensils do not block spray arms or
telescoping spray tower.
Improper detergent, insufficient amount, or old detergent. Do not use
detergent that is hard or caked. Use only fresh detergents designed
for automatic dishwashers. See page 7.
Insufficient amount of water coming into the dishwasher. Check water.
pressure ; if low, wait until pressure is correct before operating
dishwasher.