GE CleanDesign GSD400T, Use And Care Manual, Page: 13 / 16

PROBLEM
SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
ON
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Spotting can be caused by things:
●
Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section).
●
Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water Temperature section).
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Overloading the dishwasher.
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Improper loading. (See Loading section).
●
Old or damp 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
little detergent. How to and Use Detergent section).
Local water conditions personal preferences vary. Try brands of
detergents to find one that gives the best results for A liquid dishwasher
detergent may help reduce filming.
To remove stubborn
and from
1. metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. The dishwasher will
now be in the main wash.
4. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
5. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.
If
doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 (60 of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry 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.
If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching.”
The film cannot be removed.
It
can be prevented: Use
less detergent if you have water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t jar (See Loading section). Make sure glasses and
stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push rack into the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
CHIPPING OF CHINA
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