GE GLD8760NSS - Tall Tub Dishwasher Owner's Manual page 17

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Spats and filming
on glosses and
flatware
Extremelg hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser emptg
Too little detergent
• Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal clear* rinse agents to remove spots and
prevent new film buildup.
• Hake sure water temperature is at least 120°F.
• Load dishwasher as shown in the LoadingPlace Settings section.
• Hakesuredetergentisfresh.
• If water isextremelyhard,a softenermay be required.
Cloudiness on Combinationof softwater and • Thisiscalledetchingand is permanent. T opreventthis from happening,
glassware too much detergent use less detergent ifyou have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest
cycle that willget them clean.
Water temperatureentering • Thiscouldbe etching.Lowerthe water heatertemperature.
the dishwasherexceeds150°F
Sudsin thetub Correctdetergent • Useonly automaticdishwasher d etergentsto avoidsudsing.
wasn't used Cascade ®and Electrusol ® AutomaticDishwashing Detergents
havebeenapprovedfor usein all GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom the tub,open the dishwasher a nd let
sudsdissipate. C lose and latch thedishwasherdoor.Pumpout water
by touchingtheSTART/RESET pad once;then 30 secondslater,
touchthe START/RESET pad again.Repeat i f necessary.
• Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
• Reposition the dishes, s othe waterfrom the lowerspray arm can
flushthe detergent c up. Seepages13 and 1/4.
• Usea turkeybasterto removeasmuch water aspossible from the
SmartDispense" d ispenser a nd refillit as normal.Besureto tighten the
capfully to preventwaterfrom enteringthe dispenser.
• Remove markswith a mild,abrasive cleaner.
Detergentleft in
dispensercups
Water in the
SmartDispense'"
dispenser
Blackor gray
markson dishes
Dishes don't dry
Rinseagent was spilled
Dishes are blocking the
detergent cup
Cap not tightened after filling
the dispenser
Aluminum utensilshave
rubbedagainst dishes
Lowinlet water temperature
Rinseagent dispenser is emptg
Controlpunel responded Door latch mag not be properlg
to inputs but dishwasher seated
never filled with water Water valve Tag be turned off
Stained tub interior Some tomato-based foods can
cause reddish stains
Teaor coffeestains
An overallgellowor brownfilmcan •
becausedby iron depositsin water
White film on insidesurface- •
hard water minerals
• Make sure inlet water temperature is at least 120°F.
• SelectHEATEDDRY.
• Use PREWASH or ADDED HEAToptions.
• Selecta higher cycle, such as ANTI-BACTERIAor COOKWARE.
• Check the rinse agent dispenser and fill as required.
• Hake sure the door is firmly closed.
• Hakesurewater valve(usuallylocatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.
• Useof the RINSE ONLY cycleafter addingthe dishto the load
candecrease the levelof staining.GErecommends Cascade ®
PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesof stains.
• Remove the stainby hand,usinga solutionof 1/2cup bleach
and Bcups warm water.
A WARNING
Beforecleaninginterior, w ait at least 20minutesafter a cyclefor the
heatinaelementsto cooldown. Failure to do socan resultin burns.
A special f ilter in the water supplyline istheonly way to correct
this problem. C ontacta water softenercompany.
GErecommends Jet-Drg ® or Cascade Crystal Clear*to help
prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming.
• Run dishwasher with citricacid to remove mineral deposits. Citric
acid (Part number: WDBSX1S1) can be ordered through GE Parts.
See back cover for ordering information.
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