The Problem Solver - GE GSD2900 Use And Care Manual

PROBLEM
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER

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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Spotting can be caused by all of these things:
Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section. )
Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section.)
Overloading the dishwasher.
Improper loading. (See Loading section. )
Old or damp powder detergent.
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section. )
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
To remove spots and film from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.
HEATED DRY off (Energy saver drying).
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until "49
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml)" of white vinegar into the bottom of the
dishwasher.
If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric acid
crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn't,
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month'1 Consider a home
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is "etching."
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.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 1500F.
bleach and ~ cLlps wfirnl water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water. A special filter in the wuter supply I ine is the only way to correct this
remove this stain.
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