GE GSC3500 owner manual Detergent recommendations, Spots and filming Extremely hard water

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Dishes don’t dry	Low inlet water	• Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.
	temperature	• Select HEATED DRY.
		• Use HOT START option.
		• Select a higher cycle, such as POTS & PANS.
	Rinse agent dispenser	• Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
	is empty
Dishes and flatware	Inlet water temperature • Run hot water faucet prior to connecting the Unicouple to purge cold
not clean	is below 120°F.	water from the hot water line.
		• Use HOT START and POTS & PANS.
		• Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
	Too little detergent	• See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
		detergent recommendations.
	Old or damp powdered	• See Using the dishwasher section, refer to Proper Use of Detergent for
	detergent	detergent recommendations.
	Water pressure is	• Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual? If so,
	temporarily low	wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
	Improper rack loading	• Make sure large dishware does not block detergent dispenser or wash arm.
Spots and filming	Extremely hard water	• Use Jet-Dry®or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents to remove spots
on glasses and	Low inlet water	and prevent new film buildup.
flatware	temperature	• To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
	Overloading the	1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
	dishwasher	2 Do not add detergent.
	Improper loading	3 Select the longest cycle.
	Old or damp powder	4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run until the detergent cup opens.
	detergent	Dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
	Rinse agent dispenser	5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
	empty	bottom of the dishwasher.
	Too little detergent	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 is permanent. To prevent this from
glassware	water and too much	happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
	detergent	the shortest cycle that will get it clean.
	Water temperature	• Lower the water heater temperature.
	entering the dishwasher
	exceeds 150°F.
Detergent cup lid	Timer dial is not in the	• Turn the timer dial to OFF.
won’t latch	OFF position
Detergent left in	Dishes are blocking the	• Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups	detergent cups
Steam	This is normal	• Steam comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and
		when water is being pumped out.
Black or gray	Aluminum utensils have	• Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dishes	rubbed against dishes

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