Rinse Agent - GE GSD580 Use & Care Manual

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SPOTS AND Spottingcan be caused by all these things:
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FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLA~ARE
0Extremely,hard water.'(Seepage 6.)
*Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
* Overloading the dishwasher.
Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
oOld or damp powder detergent.
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.)
oToo little detergent. (See page 7.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of
detergentsto find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent
may help reduce filming.
To remove stubborn spots and film from g~assware:
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 rur
now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups
the dishwasher.
for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will
500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
6.
Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
H'vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn't, call GE Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a
home water softener.
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CLOUDINESS ON
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If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is "etching."
GLASSWARE
The film cannot be removed.
It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
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Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.