The Problem Solver - GE Monogram ZBD3000 Use And Care Manual

PROBLEM
SPOTS AND HLMING I Spotting can be caused by all of these things:
ON GLASSES AND
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER

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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section.)
Overloading the dishwasher.
Old or damp powder detergent.
Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands of
detergents to find one that gives the best resuits for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent
may help reduce filming.
To remove spots and film from glassware:
1.
Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.
3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, LIGHT SOIL (Energy saver) SOIL
HEATED DRY off (Energy saver drying).
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until "49" 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 the dishwasher to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't work:
crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn't,
call GenerN Electric Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water softener.
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is "etching:'
The film cannot be removed.
Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
It can be prevented:
shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.
Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup
bleach and 3 cups warm water.
An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron deposits
in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct this
Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.
Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric acid
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