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Before youcall for service...
Problem
PossibleCauses
What ToDo
Spots andfilming
onglasses and
fiatware
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading
the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little detergent
• Use det-Ory ®rinse agent to remove spots mid prevent new film buildup.
• To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing film from glassware:
1 Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasheE
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Select the POTS& PANS cycle.
4 Start the dishwasher and allow to mn for 18 to 22 minutes. Disbwasher
will nowbe in the main wash.
5 Open file door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher:
6 Close the door mid allow to complete the cycle.If vinegar rinse doesn't
work: Repeat as above, except ttse 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid ct_/stals
instead of vinegm:
12
Cloudinesson
Combinationof soft water and
• This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening,
glasswam
too much detergent
use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glass_re in the shortest
cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering
• Lower file water heater temperature.
the dishwasherexceeds 150°F
Black orgray
Almnlnum ut_'_ils have
* Remove marks with a mild, abcasive cleaner.
marks on dishes
rubbed
against
dishes
felloworbrownfilm
Tea or coffee stains
• Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
on insidesurfaces
3 cups warm water:
A WARNING
Before cleaning interior x_it at least 20 minutes after a cycle for tbe
heating element to cool doval. Failure to do so can result in burns.
An overall yellowor brown Fdmcan • A special filter in tile water supply line is tile only way to COtTeet
be cansed by iron deposlts in water
this problem. Contact a water softener eompanT_:
White filmon inside
Hard water minerals
• To clean the interior; apply dishx_her detergent m a damp sponge.
surfaces
Wear rubber gloves. DO n0t use any type of cleanser other than
dishx_her detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade:_,
Cascade Complete :_ and Electt_asoFAutomatic Dishwashing Detergents
have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
Dishes don't d ry
Low inlet water temperature
• Make sure inlet x_ter temperature is correct (see page 6).
• Select HEATED D RY,
Rinse agent dispenser is empty
* Check the rinse agent dispensei:
Controlpanel responded Door latch may not be properly
* Call for setMce.
to inputs batdishwasher seated
never filledwithwater
Dishwasherwon'trun Fuse is blown, or the
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker: Remove any otber appliances from
circuit breaker tripped
tile circuit.
• Tpyresettthg the STARTI_ESETpad.
Steam
This is normal
• Steam comes tlwough the vent by tile door latch durthg &ying and
when water is being pumped out.
Sanitizedlight does
The door was opened and the
• Do not interrupt the cycle an)_me during or after main x_sh.
notilluminateatthe
cyclewas interrupted during
endofthecycle
or after the main wash portion
(Anti-Bacteria
The incomingwater
* Raise the water beater temperature to 120°F.
cycleonly)
temperaturewastoo low

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