GE GDWT100R30WW Owner's Manual page 17

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Spotsand filming
on glossesand
flatware
Extremelyhard water
Low inletwater temperature
Overloadingthe dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powderdetergent
Rinseagent dispenserempty
Toolittledetergent
• Use Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear_rinse agents to remove spots and
prevent new film buildup.
• Hake sure water temperature is at least 120°F.
• Load dishwasher as shown in the LoadingPlaceSettings section.
• Hakesuredetergentisfresh.
• If water isextremelyhard,a softenermay be required.
Cloudiness an Combinationof softwater and • Thisiscalledetchingand is permanent. T opreventthis from happening,
glassware too much detergent use less detergent ifyou have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest
cycle that willget them clean.
Water temperatureentering • Thiscouldbe etching.Lowerthe water heatertemperature.
the dishwasherexceeds150°F
Sudsin the tub • Useonly automaticdishwasher d etergents to avoidsudsing.
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
Water in the
SmartDispense T"
dispenser
Black or gray
marks on dishes
Cascade ®and Electrasol ® AutomaticDishwashing Detergents
havebeenapprovedfor usein all GEdishwashers.
• Toremovesudsfrom the tub,open the dishwasher a nd let
sudsdissipate. C lose and latch thedishwasherdoor.Pumpout water
by touchingtheSTART/RESET pad once;then 30 secondslater,
touchthe START/RESET pad again.Repeat i f necessary.
Alwayswipeup rinseagentspillsimmediately.
Reposition the dishes, s othe water from the lowerspray arm can
flushthe detergent c up. Seepages13 and 14.
Usea turkeybasterto removeasmuch water aspossible from the
SmartDispense T"dispenser a nd refillit as normal.Besureto tighten the
capfully to preventwaterfrom enteringthe dispenser.
Remove markswith a mild,abrasive cleaner.
Dishes don't dry
Rinse agent was spilled
Dishesare blockingthe
detergent cup
Capnot tightened after filling
the dispenser
Aluminum utensilshave
rubbedagainst dishes
Lowinlet water temperature
Rinse agent dispenserisempty
Contralpand respondedDoorlatch may not be properly
to inputsbut dishwasherseated
neverfilledwith water Water valve may be turned off
Stainedtub interior Sometomato-based foodscan
cause reddishstains
Teaor coffeestains
An overallyellowor brownfilm can •
becausedb_ _osits in water
White film on insidesurface- •
hard water minerals
• Hakesureinletwatertemperatureisat least120°R
• Select HEATED DRY.
UsePRE-WASH or ADDEDHEAT options.
Select a highercycle,suchasANTI-BACTERIA or COOKWARE.
Checkthe rinseagentdispenser a nd fill as required.
Hakesurethedoor isfirmly closed.
• Hakesurewater valve(usuallylocatedunderthe sink)isturnedon.
• Useof the RINSEAND HOLDcycleafter addingthe dishto the load
candecrease the levelof staining.GErecommends Cascade ®
PlasticBoosterto helpremovethesetypesof stains.
• Remove the stainby hand,usinga solutionof 1/2cup bleach
and ] cups warm water.
WARNING
Beforecleaninginterior, w ait at least 20minutesafter a cyclefor the
heatingelementsto cooldown. Failure to do socan resultin burns.
A special f ilter in the water supplyline istheonly way to correct
this problem. C ontacta water softenercorn an .
GErecommends Jet-Dry ® or Cascade Crystal Clear*to help
prevent hard water mineral deposits from forming.
• Rundishwasher w ith citricacidto removemineraldeposits. C itric
acid(Partnumber:WD35X151) can beorderedthroughGEParts.
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