GE GSD4300 Series Owner's Manual page 13

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Problem Possible Causes What ToDo
Dishes and flatware h_let water temperature • Raise the water heater temperature to 120°F.
not clean is bdow 120°F • Use HI TEMP WASH.
Water pressure is
•
TIIFU oU a taucet. Is
water
('Oil/lug ()/It uloI'e slowly than usual? If so,
temporarily low wait until l)ressure is iaolmal before using your dishwashei:
Air gap is dogged • Clean the air gap.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block file demrgent dispenser or file
wash
_1II11S,
Spotsand filming
onglassesand
flatware
Extremely hard water
Low hllet water
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loadhlg
Old or dmnp powder
detergent
Rinse agent dispenser
empty
Too little detergent
• Use aet-Drl_ or Cascade Rinse Aid _ rinse agent to remove spots and
prevent new fihn buildul).
• To remove stubborn
spots and pre-existing
fihn fl'om glassware:
t Remove all metal utensils fl'om the dishwasher:
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Select tile hmgest cycle.
4 Start tile dishwasher and allow to mn fi)r 18 to 22 minutes.
Dishwasher will now be in tile main _v:lsl/.
Open tile door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white \inegm" into tile
bottom _fftile dishwasher:
Close tile door and allow to complete tile cycle. If vinegar rinse
(h)esn't work: Repeat as above, except u_ 1/4 cup (60 ml) of dtfic
acid crystals instead of vinegm:
Cloudiness on Combination of soft • This is called etching and is pemmnent. To prevent this from
glassware
water mid too much hal)pening, use less detergent if um have soft water: Wash glassware in
detergent tile shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature • I,ower tile water heater temperatm'e.
entering the dishwasher
exceeds 150°F
Yellow orhrown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove tile stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
on tub 3 cups wmm water:
A WARNING
Before cleaning interim; wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle fin" tile
heating element to cool down. Failm'e to (h) so can result in bm'ns.
Whitefilm on inside
surfaces
An overall yellow or
brown fihn can be
caused by iron deposits
in water
• A special filter in tile water SUl)ply line is tile onh' way to correct this
problem. Contact a water softener company.
Haacd water minerals
• GE recommends
Jet-Dry _ or Cascade Rinse Aid _ to hel I) remove
some hard water mineral stains.
• For extreme staining, clean tile interior by applying dishwasher
detergent to a damp sponge. _4'ear rubber gloves. Do not use Guy type
of cleaner other than those recommeuded or hand dishwashing
(lete_gent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.
Cascade s,
Cascades Complete and ElectrasoF Dishwashing Detergents haxe
been approved fin" use in ;111 (;E dishwashe_.
Detergent left in Dishes axe blocking the • ]lel)osifion the dishes.
dispenser cups
detergent
cups
Steam This is normal • Steaul comes through tile veut bv tile door latch dining d_ying and
when water is being i)umped out.
Black orgray
Aluminum utellsils have • Reulove inarks with a mild, abrasive cleanen
marks on dishes
rubbed against dishes
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