GE ZBD6890K manual Dishes and flatware, Not clean, Spots and filming on, Cloudiness on glassware

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			Dishwasher
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Dishes and flatware	Lower inlet water	•	Make sure inlet water temperature is correct
not clean	temperature		(see Using the Dishwasher section).
		•	Run water at the nearest faucet prior to
			starting the diswasher to insure optimal water
			temperature.
	Water pressure is	•	Turn on a facucet. Is water coming out
	temporarily low		more slowly than usual? If so, wait until
			pressure is normal before using your
			dishwasher.
	Air gap is clogged	• Clean air gap.
	Improper rack loading	• Make sure large dishware does not block the
			detergent dispenser or the wash arms.
		•	Glasses and dishes must face the spray arms.
Spots and filming on	Extremely hard water	• Use Jet Dry® or Cascade Rinse Aid® rinse
glasses and flatware	Low inlet water		agent to remove spots and prevent new film
	temperature	•	buildup.
	Overloading the dishwasher		Install water softener.
	Improper loading	• To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing
	Old or damp powder		film from glassware:
			1Remove all metal utensils from the
	detergent
	Rinse agent dispenser		dishwasher.
			2Do not add detergent.
	empty
	Too little detergent		3Select the COOKWARE cycle.
			4Start the dishwasher and allow to run for
			18 to 22 minutes. Dishwasher will now be
			in the main wash.
			5Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml)
			of white vinegar into the bottom of the
			dishwasher.
			6Close 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 glassware	Combination of soft water	• This is called etching and is permanent.
	and too much detergent		To prevent this from happening, use less
			detergent if you have soft water. Wash
			glassware in the shortest cycle that will get
			it clean.
	Water temperature	•	Lower the water heater temperature.
	entering the dishwasher
	exceeds 150°F (66°C)
Black or gray marks on	Aluminum utensils have	• Remove marks with a mild, abrasive
dishes	rubbed against dishes		cleaner.

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