GE GSS1800 Before you call for service…, Safety Instructions Operating Instructions, Problem

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

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Before you call for service…

	Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
	Dish fading	Decoration which is	• Consult with dishware
		applied to a glazed surface	manufacturer.
		is most susceptible
	Rust deposits	Iron deposits in	• Install an iron filter in the
		water supply	water supply line.
	Spots and filming on	Extremely hard water	• Use Jet-Dry®rinse agent to
	glasses and flatware	Low inlet water	remove spots and prevent
			new film buildup.
		temperature
			• To remove stubborn spots
		Overloading the
			and pre-existing film from
		dishwasher
			glassware:
		Improper loading
			1 Remove all metal utensils
		Old or damp powder
				from the dishwasher.
		detergent
			2	Do not add detergent.
		Rinse agent dispenser
			3	Select the longest cycle.
		empty
			4 Start the dishwasher and
		Too little detergent
				allow to run for 18 to 22
				minutes. Dishwasher will
				now be in the main wash.
			5 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 1/4 cup
				(60 ml) of citric acid crystals
				instead of vinegar.
	Cloudiness on	Combination of soft	• This is called etching and is
	glassware	water and too much	permanent. To prevent this
		detergent	from happening, use less
			detergent if you have soft
			water. Wash glassware in the
			shortest cycle that will get
			them clean.
		Water temperature	• Lower the water heater
		entering the dishwasher	temperature.
		exceeds 150°F
	Black or gray	Aluminum utensils have	• Remove marks with a mild,
	marks on dishes	rubbed against dishes	abrasive cleaner.
			• Load items so that they do
16			not touch.