GE GSC3430 User Manual
Customer Service
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oubleshooting T
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Operating Instructions
Safety Information
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Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Yellow or brown film
Tea or coffee stains
•
Remove the stain by hand,
on inside surfaces
using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm
water.
bleach and 3 cups warm
water.
WARNING
Before cleaning interior
wait at least 20 minutes
after a cycle for the
heating element to cool
down. Failure to do so can
result in burns.
wait at least 20 minutes
after a cycle for the
heating element to cool
down. Failure to do so can
result in burns.
An overall yellow or
•
A special filter in the water
brown film can be caused
supply line is the only way
by iron deposits in water
to correct this problem.
Contact a water softener
company.
Contact a water softener
company.
White film on inside
Hard water minerals
•
To clean the interior, apply
surfaces
dishwasher detergent to a
damp sponge. Wear
rubber gloves. Do not use
any type of cleanser other
than dishwasher detergent
because it may cause
foaming or sudsing.
Cascade® Automatic
Dishwashing Detergent
has been approved for use
in all GE dishwashers.
damp sponge. Wear
rubber gloves. Do not use
any type of cleanser other
than dishwasher detergent
because it may cause
foaming or sudsing.
Cascade® Automatic
Dishwashing Detergent
has been approved for use
in all GE dishwashers.
Detergent cup lid
Dial is not in the OFF
•
Turn the Dial to OFF
won’t latch
position
and slide the door latch to
the left.
the left.
Detergent left in
Dishes are blocking the
•
Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups
detergent cups
Steam
This is normal
•
Steam comes through the
vent by the door latch
during drying and when
water is being pumped out.
vent by the door latch
during drying and when
water is being pumped out.
Black or gray
Aluminum utensils have
•
Remove marks with a mild,
marks on dishes
rubbed against dishes
abrasive cleaner.