GE ZBD5700 Manuel D’Utilisation

Before You Call For Service

20

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

Spots and filming on 

Extremely hard 

•Use a rinse agent to remove spots

glasses and flatware

water

and prevent new film build-up.

Low inlet water

•To remove stubborn spots from glassware:

temperature 

1  Remove all metal utensils from the 

Overloading the dishwasher

dishwasher.

Improper loading

2  Do not add detergent.

Old or damp powder

3  Select the NORMAL WASH cycle 

detergent

and HEATED DRY option.

Rinse agent dispenser

4  Start the dishwasher and allow to run 

empty

until the main wash.

Too little detergent

5  Open the door and pour 2 cups 

(500 ml)of white vinegar into the 

bottom of the dishwasher.

6 Close the door and allow to complete

the cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t 
work: Repeat as above, except use 
1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals 
instead of vinegar.

Cloudiness on

Combination of soft

•This is called etching and is permanent. 

glassware

water and too much

To prevent this from happening, use less

detergent

detergent if you have soft water. Wash
glassware in the shortest cycle that will get 
them clean.

Extended exposure

•Lower the water heater temperature.

to high temperature
water

Black or gray

Aluminum utensils have

•Remove marks with a mild, abrasive

marks on dishes

rubbed against dishes

cleaner.

Dishes don’t dry

Low inlet water

•Make sure inlet water temperature is 

temperature

correct.

•Depending on your model select BOOST 

& HEATED DRY or WATER TEMP and 
HEATED DRY options.

Rinse agent dispenser

•Check the rinse agent dispenser.

is empty

Dishwasher won’t run

Fuse is blown, or the

•Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. 

circuit breaker tripped

Remove any other appliances from 
the circuit.

•Try resetting.