Customer ServiceTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InformationProblemPossible Causes What To DoYellow or brown film Tea or coffee stains • Remove the stain by hand,on tub using a solution of 1/2 cupbleach and 3 cups warmwater.WARNINGBefore cleaning interior,wait at least 20 minutesafter a cycle for theheating element to cooldown. Failure to do so canresult in burns.An overall yellow or • A special filter in the waterbrown film can be caused supply line is the only wayby iron deposits in water to correct this problem.Contact a water softenercompany.White film on inside Hard water minerals • To clean the interior, applysurfaces dishwasher detergent to adamp sponge. Wearrubber gloves.Do not useany type of cleanser otherthan dishwasher detergentbecause it may causefoaming or sudsing.Cascade® AutomaticDishwashing Detergenthas been approved for usein all GE dishwashers.23