The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
DETERGENT LEFT IN
DISPENSER CUPS
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
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Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may be blocking detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. Open the cup and remove any
Detergent may be old. If it’s hard or caked in the box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
●Extremely hard water (See page 10.)
cLow water temperature (To test, see page 10.)
. Overloading the dishwasher.
●Improper loading (See pages
cOld or damp detergent
●Phosphate level in detergent too low (See page 10.)
●Rinse agent dispenser empty (See page 10.)
. Too little detergent (See page 11.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you.
To remove spots and film from glassware:
1.Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2.DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.
3.Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, and ENERGY SAVER DRYING.
4.Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “57”minutes to end of cycle is displayed.
5.Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) 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 M cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.” The film cannot be removed.
Itcan be prevented: Use less detergent if y,ou have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150”E
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