PROBLE~I
SPOTS AND FILiMING ON GLASSES AND FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE
POSSIBLE C.$USE AND REMEDY
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
c Extremely hard water. [See page 6.)
. Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
* Overloading the dishwasher.
sImproper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.) c Old or damp powder detergent.
“ Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
●Rinse agent dispenser empty. (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. A liquid dishwasher detergen[ may help reduce filming.
To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:
1.Remove till metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2.Do not add detergent.
3.Select Normtil Wash cycle.
4.Sttirt the dishwasher :md allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher \vill now be in the main wash.
5.Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500m1) of white vinegm 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 1/4 cup {60ml) ot’ citric acid crystals instead of ~incgar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid cryst~ls. If yours doesn’t. call GE Factory Scr\icc.)
Using a vinegar or citric ticid crystal rinse more than twice a month? consider Q home water softener.
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 you hove soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that \vill get them clean.
W~ter temperature entering Liishwasher exceeds 150°F.
