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Cloudiness on |
| Combination of soft | • This is called etching and |
glassware |
| water and too much | is permanent. To prevent |
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| detergent | this from happening, use |
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| less detergent if you have |
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| soft water. Wash glassware |
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| in the shortest cycle that |
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| will get them clean. |
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| Water temperature | • Lower the water heater |
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| entering the dishwasher | temperature. |
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| exceeds 150°F. |
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Black or gray |
| Aluminum utensils have | • Remove marks with a mild, |
marks on dishes |
| rubbed against dishes | abrasive cleaner. |
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Yellow or brown film |
| Tea or coffee stains | • Remove the stain by hand, |
on inside surfaces |
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| using a solution of 1/2 cup |
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| bleach and 3 cups warm |
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| water. |
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| WARNING |
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| Before cleaning interior |
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| wait at least 20 minutes |
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| after a cycle for the |
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| heating element to cool |
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| down. Failure to do so can |
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| result in burns. |
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| An overall yellow or | • A special filter in the water |
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| brown film can be caused | supply line is the only way |
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| by iron deposits in water | to correct this problem. |
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| Contact a water softener |
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| company. |
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White film on inside |
| Hard water minerals | • To clean the interior, apply |
surfaces |
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| dishwasher detergent to a |
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| 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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