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The Problem Solver
PROBLEM
SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Spotting can be caused by dl these things:
Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see page 6.)
Overloading the dishwasher.
Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
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 detergent
may help reduce filming.
To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:
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 run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher wiil
now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
door and allow to complete the cycle.
6. Close the
If vinegar rinse doesn't work:
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.
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is "etching."
film cannot be removed.
The
Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in
can be prevented:
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60ml) of citric
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