GE GSM2110, GSM2130 owner manual Spots and filming, On glasses, Flatware, Cloudiness on, Glassware

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

Spots and filming

Extremely hard water

Use Jet-Dry®rinse agent to

on glasses and

Low inlet water

remove spots and prevent

flatware

new film build-up.

temperature

 

To remove stubborn spots

 

Overloading the

 

and pre-existing film from

 

dishwasher

 

glassware:

 

Improper loading

 

1 Remove all metal utensils

 

Old or damp powder

 

from the dishwasher.

 

detergent

2 Do not add detergent.

 

Rinse agent dispenser

 

3 Select the longest cycle.

 

empty

 

4 Start the dishwasher and

 

Too little detergent

 

allow to run for 18 to 22

 

 

 

 

minutes. Dishwasher will

 

 

nowbeinthemainwash.

 

 

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

glassware

water and too much

is permanent. To prevent

 

detergent

this from happening, use

 

 

less detergent if you have

 

 

soft water. Wash glassware

 

 

in the shortest cycle that

 

 

will get them clean.

 

 

 

 

Water temperature

Lower the water heater

 

entering the dishwasher

temperature.

 

exceeds 150°F.

 

Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

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Contents Dishwashers Staple sales slip or cancelled check here GE & You, a Service PartnershipRead this Manual Write the model and serial numbers hereReview the Section on Troubleshooting Tips If You Need ServiceWater Heater Safety Proper Installation Maintenance Do NOT… Read and Follow this Control Settings About the dishwasher control panelCycles Start Energy OptionsShort Wash About the dial cyclesRinse Only Plate WarmerUsing the dishwasher Check the Water TemperatureUse Jet-Dry Rinse Agent Forget to Add a Dish? Proper Use of DetergentLoading the dishwasher racks Upper RackWash Tower Silverware Basket Lower RackProtect Against Freezing Caring for the dishwasherDoes Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? Air gap is easy to cleanColor Panels Wood Panel Trim Kit Trimless Panel Kit About optional accessoriesBefore you call for service… Dishwasher won’t runNoise Bottom of the tub Water standingWater won’t pump Out of the tubStained tub interior Not cleanDishes don’t dry Dishes and flatwareOn glasses Spots and filmingFlatware Cloudiness onOn tub Yellow or brown filmWhite film on inside SurfacesWon’t latch Detergent cup lidDetergent left Dispenser cupsPage Page Page Page Page GE Service Protection Plus GE Appliances Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationGE Dishwasher Warranty GE Will ReplaceWhat GE Will Not Cover Service Telephone Numbers In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARESTDD 800-TDD-GEAC