GE GSD1205 Use And Care Manual page 14

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T~ PROBLEMSOL~R
(continued)
PROBLEM / POSSIBLE CAUSE
S~TS AND
~MNG
ON
GLASSESAND
~ATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
CHIPPING OF C~A
Spotting can
be
caused bydl
these things:
*Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section.)
Overloading the dishwasher.
kproper Ioading. (See Loading section.)
Oldordamp
powder detergent.
* Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use
Detergent section.)
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)
Too tittle detergent, (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)
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 afi metal utensils from the dishwasher,
2.DO
notadddetergent.
3. Select
P OTSCRUBBER cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and ~low 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
tinegar rhse d oesn't
work:
Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
&id crystis instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals, If
yours
doesn't,caIl
GE Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water sofiener.
If vinegaror citricacid crystalrinsedoesn'twork,the cloudinessis "etching."
The film cannotbe removed.
It cm
be prevented:Use less detergentif you have soft water.Washglasswarein
the shortestcyclethat wi~ get themclean.
Watertemperatureenteringdishwasherexceeds 150°F.
Rough
handing can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can't jar loose. (See Loading section.) Make sure tall glasses and
stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher.
Alwavs use the top rack for delicate items.
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