THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
SPOTS AND
FILMING ON
GLASSES AND
FLATWARE
CLOUDINESS ON
GLASSWARE
CHIPPING OF CHINA
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Spotting
can be caused by 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.
●
Improper loading. (See Loading section.)
●
Old or damp powder detergent.
●
Phosphate level in detergent too
(See How to Choose and Use
Detergent section.)
●
Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section. )
●
Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section. )
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
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run
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
to complete the cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of
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.
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 soft water. Wash glassware in
the shortest cycle that will
them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
secure and can’t
(See Loading section. ) 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.
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