GE GSD4020 Spots and filming, On glasses, Flatware, Cloudiness on, Glassware, Black or gray

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InformationSafety

Before you call for service…

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Tips

 

 

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

Spots and filming

Extremely hard water

To remove stubborn spots

Instructions

on glasses and

 

from glassware:

flatware

Low inlet water

1 Remove all metal

 

temperature

utensils from the

 

 

 

 

 

dishwasher.

 

 

Overloading the

2 Do not add detergent.

 

 

dishwasher

3 Select the longest cycle.

Operating

 

Improper loading

4 Start the dishwasher and

 

allow to run for 18 to 22

 

 

 

 

Old or damp powder

minutes. Dishwasher will

 

 

now be in the main wash.

 

 

detergent

5 Open the door and pour

 

 

Rinse agent dispenser

2 cups (500 ml) of white

 

 

vinegar into the bottom of

 

 

empty

the dishwasher.

 

 

Too little detergent

6 Close the door and allow

Tips

 

to complete the cycle.

 

 

If vinegar rinse doesn’t

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

work: Repeat as above,

 

 

less detergent if you have

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

soft water. Wash glassware

 

 

 

in the shortest cycle that

 

 

 

will get them clean.

 

 

Water temperature

Lower the water heater

Service

 

entering the dishwasher

temperature.

 

exceeds 150°F.

 

 

 

 

 

Black or gray

Aluminum utensils have

Remove marks with a mild,

Customer

marks on dishes

rubbed against dishes

abrasive cleaner.

 

 

 

 

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