GE 49-5215 - Manual (Page 11)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
TO REMOVE SPOTS
ANOFfiM
ETCHING
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
FORMATION
CHIPPING OF CHINA
AND GLASSWARE
WATER' STANDS IN
SUMP AT BOTTOM
OF TUB
TVy a vinegar rinse. Eemove ail metal utensils and wash load as usual but
OiTlit the dry portion of the cycle. With load still in dishwasher, s6t B bowl
containing 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar on bottom rack. Run dish­
washer through a complete cycle.
Caused by using too much detergent in soft water. This milky film­
like surface cannot be removed because metal ions have been removed
from the surface of the glass. To prevent this problem, use less deter­
gent when your water supply is naturally soft or when you use a water
softener. Also, wash glassware in shortest cycle that will get them clean, t
Tea or coffee stains in cups can be removed by hand using a solution of
3 cu
An over-all yellow or brown film on dishes can be caused by iron
Wiifor Olaccwciro i\Tr Viiif ic ofill
transparent. The installation of an iron filter in the water supply line
removes the cause of this problem and is the only permanent solution.
For more complete information, contact your local water conditioning
company.
I enow lum on sterling silver can result wnen copper utensils are
washed in the same load.
Rough handling of dishes will cause chipping. Load with care. Seat
dishes firmly in the racks so they cannot be dislodged. Glasses must
lean against the pins, and the rim of the glass should rest on the
bottom of the rack. When placing tail glassware and stemware in the
dishwasher, check to make certain that they will clear the top of the
tiih. Glasses and stemware should always be placed in the upper rack,
NEVER m the lower rack. (See seciion on loading)
Water remaining in the sump at end of cycle is normal. This water is^
clean and l-aar-p.a the |)ump primed and the water seal moist and attn t