GE 165D3080P049 - Manual (Page 13)

FROSLEM
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
® Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
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• Overloading the dishwasher.
® Improper loading. (Seepages 8 and 9.)
® Old or damp powder detergent.
» Phosphate level in detergent too low. (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
detergent may help reduce filming.
To remove siobborH spots and film from glasswaret
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. .
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select NORMAL WASH cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher
will now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom
of the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If Vinegar nnSc dOeSn’i work; Repeat aS abOVc, eXCept USc 1/4 CUp (60uil) Of CitnC
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASS'^ARE
YELLOW OR BROWN
FILM
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water softener,
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching!’
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
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bleach and 3 cups warm water.
a solution of Ì/2 cup
An overall yellow or brown filhi on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this
problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
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