GE PSD900 Spots and filming, on glasses and, flatware, Cloudiness on, glassware, Black or gray

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Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

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Troubleshooting Tips

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
		now be in the main wash.
		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.
Black or gray	Aluminum utensils have	• Remove marks with a mild,
marks on dishes	rubbed against dishes	abrasive cleaner.

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