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The Problem Solver (continued)
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
DETERGENT LEFT IN
Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that may
DISPENSER CUPS
be blocking detergent cup.
The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by
improperly loaded items. Open the cup and remove any caked-on
detergent. If the cup still doesn't open automatically, call for service.
Detergent may be old. If it's hard or caked in the box, throw it away.
The detergent may not be working well. Try another brand.
SPOTS AND FILMING
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
ON GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
Extremely hard water (See page 10.)
c Low water temperature (To test, see page 10.)
. Overloading the dishwasher.
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Improper loading (See pages 12-14.)
c Old or damp detergent
Phosphate level in detergent too low (See page 10.)
Rinse agent dispenser empty (See page 10.)
. Too little detergent (See page 11.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try
several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for
you.
To
remove spots and film from glassware:
1.
Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.
3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, and ENERGY SAVER DRYING.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until "57" minutes to end of
cycle is displayed.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) 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 M cup
(60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drug stores
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.
CLOUDINESS ON
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is
GLASSWARE
"etching." The film cannot be removed.
Itcan be prevented:
Use less detergent if y,ou have soft water. Wash
glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150"E
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