GE Monogram ZBD1800 Yellow or brown film, On inside surfaces, White film on inside, Surfaces

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				Dishwasher
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Yellow or brown film	Tea or coffee stains	• Remove the stain by hand, using a solution
on inside surfaces			of 1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water.
			CAUTION: Before cleaning
			interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a
			cycle for the heating element to cool
			down. Failure to do so can result in burns.
	An overall yellow or brown	• A special filter in the water supply line
	film can be caused by iron		is the only way to correct this problem.
	deposits in water		Contact a water softener company.
White film on inside	Hard water minerals	•	To clean the interior, apply dishwasher
surfaces			detergent to a damp sponge. Wear rubber
			gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser
			other than dishwasher detergent because
			it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade®,
			Cascade Complete® and Electrasol®
			dishwashing detergents have been approved
			for use in all Monogram dishwashers.
Dishes don’t dry	Low inlet water	•	Make sure inlet water temperature is
	temperature		correct (see page 8).
	Rinse agent dispenser	•	Check the rinse agent dispenser.
	is empty
Dishwasher won’t run	Fuse is blown, or the	•	Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	circuit breaker tripped		Remove any other appliances from
			the circuit.
Steam	This is normal	• Steam comes through the vent during
			washing, drying and when water is being
			pumped out.

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