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FILMING ON |
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| ● Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). | |
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FLATWARE |
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| ● Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section), | |
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| ● Overloading the dishwasher. |
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| ● Improper loading. (See Loading section). |
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| c Old or damp powder detergent. |
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| ● Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use |
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| Detergent section). |
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| “ Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section). |
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| ● Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section). |
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| Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of |
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| detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher |
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| detergent may help reduce filming. |
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| To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware: |
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| 1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. |
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| 2. Do not add detergent. |
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| 3. Select POTS & PANS cycle. |
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| 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will |
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| now be in the main wash. |
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| 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of |
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| the dishwasher. |
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| 6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. |
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| If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use l/4 cup (60 ml) of citric |
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| acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours |
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| doesn’t, call GE Factory Service). |
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| Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home |
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| water softener. |
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CLOUDINESS ON |
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| If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.” | |
GLASSWARE |
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| The film cannot be removed. | |
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| It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in |
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| the shortest cycle that will get them clean. |
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| Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 1500F. |
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CHIPPING OF CHINA |
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| Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china | |
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| are secure and can’t jar loose. (See Loading section). Make sure tall glasses and |
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| stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher. |
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| Always use the top rack for delica[e itetns. |
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