PROBLE~I
SPOTS AND
FILiMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
POSSIBLE C.$USE AND REMEDY
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
c Extremely hard water. [See page 6.)
. Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
* Overloading the dishwasher.
s Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
c Old or damp powder detergent.
“ Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
● Rinse agent dispenser empty. (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 detergen[
may help reduce filming.
To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove till metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select Normtil Wash cycle.
4. Sttirt the dishwasher :md allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher \vill
now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500m1) of white vinegm into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup {60ml) ot’citric
acid crystals instead of ~incgar.
(Most drugstores carry citric acid cryst~ls. If yours
doesn’t. call GE Factory Scr\icc.)
Using a vinegar or citric ticid crystal rinse more than twice a month? consider Q
home water softener.
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work. the cloudiness is “etching.’-
The film cannot be removed.
Itcan be prevented: Use less detergent if you hove soft water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle that \vill get them clean.
W~ter temperature entering Liishwasher exceeds 150°F.
