GE GSC870M Use And Care Manual

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PROBLEMSPOTS AND~MING ONGLASSES ANDFLATWARECLOUDINESS ONGLASSWAREPOSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDYSpotting can be caused by all these things:l Extremely hard water. (See page 6.)* Low inlet water temperature. (To test, sw page 6.)w Overloading the dishwasher.l Improper loading. (See pages 8-10.)l Old or damp powder detergent.l Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 6.)l Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 6.)l Too little detergent, (See page 7.)Due to varying local water conditions and personal preferences, try several brands ofdetergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergentmay help reduce filming.To remove stubborn spots and fibn tirn gkssware:1. Remove dl metal utensils from the dishwasher.2. Do not add detergent.3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle.4, Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher willnow be in the main wash.5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) of white vinegar into the bottom ofthe dishwasher.6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle.~ tiegar finse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60nd) of citricacid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yoursdoesn’t, call GE Factory Service.)Using a vinegar or citic acid crystal rinse more tian twice a month? Consider ahome 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 inthe shortest cycle *at will get them clean.Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.(c{~ntinued [In next page)15