GE GSD5940 Cloudiness on, Glassware, Black or gray, Marks on dishes, Yellow or brown film

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
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.
Black or gray	Aluminum utensils have	• Remove marks with a mild,
marks on dishes	rubbed against dishes	abrasive cleaner.
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.
		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.
	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.
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.

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