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GE dishwasher troubleshooting
GE dishwasher (PDT785S*): size and noise (from retailer and GE listings); twin Turbo Dry Boost; steam + Sani; jets; wiFi Connect, and a fix for each symptom below.
- Size and noise (from retailer and GE listings)34 in high, 23 3/4 in wide and 24 in deep, at 39 dBA, with 16 place settings and 5 wash cycles.
GE dishwasher controls are locked or buttons do not respond
Open record GE · long cycleGE dishwasher cycle takes too long
Open record GE · detergent doorGE dishwasher detergent door will not open or detergent remains
Open record GE · not cleaningGE dishwasher does not clean dishes
Open record GE · not dryingGE dishwasher does not dry dishes
Open record GE · leakingGE dishwasher is leaking water
Open record GE · spotsGE dishwasher leaves spots, film or cloudy glassware
Open record GE · grindingGE dishwasher makes grinding, humming, knocking or squealing noises
Open record GE · odorGE dishwasher smells bad or musty
Open record GE · Wi-FiGE dishwasher will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app
Open record GE · not drainingGE dishwasher will not drain or leaves water in the tub
Open record GE · not fillingGE dishwasher will not fill with water
Open record GE · won't startGE dishwasher will not start or respond
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Which units this covers, and how to tell yours is one of them
- Model numbers and patterns
- PDT785S*; also Profile PDT755 dishwasher (PDT755S*); GDP665 dishwasher (GDP665S*); GDT670 dishwasher (GDT670S*); GDT650 dishwasher (GDT650S*)
Published specification
What is true of this model and changes how you fix it
- Hardware — GE Appliances product pageStainless steel interior, Sanitize cycle, Twin Turbo Dry Boost, Wi-Fi connected, 39 dBA.
- Drying — Dry Boost with fan assistGE's Dry Boost adds a fan and extra heat to blast dishes dry, and on this Profile tier it does plastics well (unlike Bosch condensation). If dishes are still wet, confirm Dry Boost is selected and the rinse-aid tank is filled.
- Wash, racks & MicrobanStainless tub, a 3rd rack, bottle jets, and Microban antimicrobial protection on components to fight odor.
- Twin Turbo Dry BoostA dual fan system and an inline heater dry plastics, so the heater running late in the cycle is intended.
- Steam + SaniLoosens tough soils before any cycle, reducing the need to soak or pre-rinse.
- JetsDeep Clean Silverware Jets and up to 4 bottle jets built into the upper rack.
- WiFi ConnectShows cycle status, rinse aid level and can reorder detergent automatically. A Piranha hard food disposer and CleanSensor are included.
- Also coveredProfile PDT755 dishwasher, dry Boost with fan assist: Gets hard-to-dry items like plastics up to three times drier than heated dry.
- Also coveredProfile PDT755 dishwasher, ultraFresh and Microban: UltraFresh System with Microban antimicrobial technology, plus a deep-clean washing third rack.
- Also coveredProfile PDT755 dishwasher, silverware jets: Forty jets blast the silverware basket from the bottom up.
- Also coveredProfile PDT755 dishwasher, smartHQ: Built-in Wi-Fi to control and monitor cycles. NSF and ENERGY STAR certified.
- Also coveredGDP665 dishwasher, cycles and memory: AutoSense cycle and Last Cycle Memory.
- Also coveredGDP665 dishwasher, dry Boost with fan assist: Gets plastics up to three times drier than heated dry.
- Also coveredGDP665 dishwasher, steam + Sani: A high-temperature rinse that sanitizes and reduces 99.999% of bacteria on dishes.
- Also coveredGDP665 dishwasher, racks and disposer: A third-rack cutlery tray, up to four bottle jets and a Piranha hard food disposer.
- Also coveredGDT670 dishwasher, third rack: With a removable silverware caddy, plus deep clean silverware jets that spray from the bottom up.
- Also coveredGDT670 dishwasher, dry Boost: Gets plastics and other hard-to-dry items up to three times drier than heated dry.
- Also coveredGDT670 dishwasher, steam + Sani: A high-temperature cycle that steams and sanitizes, reducing 99.999% of bacteria.
- Also coveredGDT670 dishwasher, extras: Four bottle wash jets and a hard food disposer, with optional Wi-Fi through a separate adapter.
- Also coveredGDT650 dishwasher, cycles: Five: 1 Hour Wash, Auto Sense, Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Rinse.
- Also coveredGDT650 dishwasher, upper rack: Adjusts to fit items up to 10.5 in tall, with 4 bottle wash jets.
- Also coveredGDT650 dishwasher, dry Boost and Steam + Sani: Dry Boost gets plastics up to three times drier, and Steam + Sani is a high-temperature steam and sanitize cycle.
- Also coveredGDT650 dishwasher, active Flood Protect: A leak detector senses high water and pumps it out to a safe level.
Where these figures were read. products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/PDT785SYNFS/support (GE Profile PDT785SYNFS support page)
Manufacturer support for this product line. GE Appliances — Owner support. Official GE and GE Profile model manuals, troubleshooting and service entry point.
Also read for this model. GE Appliances — GE Profile PDT785SYNFS Smart Dishwasher with Twin Turbo Dry Boost; GE Appliances — GE Profile UltraFresh System Dishwasher PDT755SYVFS; GE Appliances — GE GDP665SYNFS 24 Inch Built-In Dishwasher; GE Appliances — GE Top Control Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle GDT670SYVFS; GE Appliances — GE Top Control Dishwasher GDT650SYVFS.
Exact questions
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What is Dry Boost on my GE Profile PDT785?+
Dry Boost is GE's active drying: a fan plus extra heat that dries dishes, including plastics, far better than passive condensation — GE's answer to wet-plastic complaints. Turn it on for loads with a lot of plastic, and keep the rinse-aid tank filled, which still helps water sheet off. It is why a GE with Dry Boost dries plastics better than a Bosch, which has no heating element.