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Beforeyou call forservice...
Problem PossibleCauses WhatToDo
Dishes andflatware Inlet water temperature • Raise the water heater temperature to I20°F.
not clean is below 120°F • Use the HOTSTARTfeature.
Water pressure is • Turnon a faucet. Iswater coming out more slowly than usual? Ifso,
temporarilylow waituntil pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Air gap is dogged • Clean the air gap.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser or the
washarm.
Spotsandfilming
onglassesand
flamrare
Exm_ely hardwater
Low inlet water
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Sinso
empty
Too little detergent
• Use dnt-Dt? e rinse agent to remove spots and prevent new film
build-up.
• To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Select the longest cycle.
4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes.
Dishwasher will nowbe in the main wash.
5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher.
$ Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. If vinegar rinse
doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar.
Cloudinesson Combination of soft • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from
glassware water and too much happening, use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
detergettt die shortest cycle that will get them dean.
Water temperature • Lower the water heater tempemture.
entering the didm'asbet
exceeds 150°F
Yellowor brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
ontub 3 cups warm water.
A 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 supply fine is the only way to correct this
brown film can be problem. Contact a water softener company.
caused by iron deposits
in water
White film oninside Hard water minerais • To clean the interior, apply dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge.
surfaces Wear rubber gloves. Onnot useany type of deanser 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 GE dishwashers.
Detergent cup lid Dial is not in the 0B e • Turn the Dial to ORe and slide the door latch to the left.
won?latch position
Detergent left in Dishes are blocking the • Reposidon the dishes.
dispensercups detergent cups
Steam "rhisis normal • Steam comes through die vent by the door latch during drying and
when water is being pumped out.
Blaok or grey Almninmn utens_ have • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.
markson dishes rubbed _ cFzsbes
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