GE GSC902 Use And Care Manual page 15

PROBLEM
DETERGENT LEFT IN
DISPENSER CUPS
DETERGENT CUP COVER
WON'T LATCH
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe
blocking detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by
improperly loaded items. Open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If it's hard or caked in the box, throw it away.
The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
Make sure Cycle Indicator is in OFF position.
Spotting can be caused by all 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 & 9.)
Old or damp detergent.
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.)
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (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.
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To
remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:
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6.
Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
Do not add detergent.
Select POTSCRUBBER cycle.
Start
the
dishwasher and allow to run for
15
to 20 minutes. The
dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
Then 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 1Acup
(60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores 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
"etchi;g:' The film cannot be removed.
It can be prevented:
Use less detergent if you have soft
glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150'F.
water. Wash
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