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PROBLEM
DETERGENTCUP
LID WON'T LATCH
AFTER ADD~G
DETERGENT
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
SPOTS AND FILMING
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Cycle Indicator Dial must be 0~ for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you
unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Dial does
not advance by itself.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron
deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.
Yellow film on sterling siiver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
Extremely hard water, (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section).
Overloading the dishwasher.
Old or damp powder detergent.
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section).
Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. 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 POTSCRUBBER cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will
now be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If 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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