PROBLEM
DETERGENT LEFT IN DiSPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP COVER W~N’T LATCH
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
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CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
PCX$W3LECAUSE AND REMEDY
Water may not be reachirig the cietergeni cups. Move clishes that may be
blocking detergent cup,
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded items. Ojmn the cup and remove any
Detergent may be old. If it’s hard or cakecl in [he box, throw it away. The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Make sure Cycle Indicator is in OFF position,
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
~ Extremely hard water, (See page 6,)
oLow inlet water temperature. (To test, set; page 6.) ~ Overloading the dishwasher.
@Improper loading. (See pages 8 & 9.)
~Old or damp detergent.
~Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
~Too little detergent. (See page 7.)
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 stubborn spots and film from glassware:
1.Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2.Do not add detergent.
3.Select NORMAL WASH cycle.
4.Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
5.Then 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 1Acup
(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
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching:’ The film cannot be removed.
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150‘F.
