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This Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES
AND
FLATWARE
CHIPPING
OF
CHINA
SMALL
AMOUNT
OF
WATER
STANDING
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
SUDS IN THE TUB
DISHWASHER
LEAKS
MOTOR
HUMS
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
AND REMEDY
Spotting
can be caused by all these things:
• Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)
• Low inlet water temperature• (To test,
see page 6.)
• Overloading
the dishwasher•
• Improper
loading.
(See pages 8 and 9.)
• Old or damp powder detergent•
• Phosphate level in detergent
too low.
(See see page 6.)
• Rinse agent dispenser
empty. (See page 6.)
• Too little detergent.
(See page 7.)
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.
Rough handling
can cause chipping.
Load with care. Make sure glassware
and china are
secure and can't jar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load glassware.)
Make sure tall
glasses and stemware
will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the
dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean
water. It's there to keep the water seal lubricated.
Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.
To remove
suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher.
Let suds evaporate.
Add 1 gallon
of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher.
Pump out water by slowly
turning the control dial until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Suds can cause unit to overflow. That's why it's so important to use a detergent that's
designed for automatic dishwashers.
Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing.
Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher
has not been used on a regular basis.
If you do not use your dishwasher
often, set it to fill and pump out once every week.
This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer
clear.
If you need more help...call,
toll free:
GE Answer Center'
800.626.2000
consumer
information
service
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