GE nautilus dishwasher - Manual (Page 23)

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Cloudiness on Combination of soft • This is called etching and
glassware water and too much is permanent. To prevent
detergent this 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.
Yellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand,
on inside surfaces using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm
water.
WARNING
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 • A special filter in the water
brown film can be caused supply line is the only way
by iron deposits in water to correct this problem.
Contact a water softener
company.
White film on inside Hard water minerals • To clean the interior, apply
surfaces dishwasher 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® Automatic
Dishwashing Detergent
has been approved for use
in all GE dishwashers.