POSSIBLE CAUSESpotig can be caused by afi of these things:l Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)* M,w ittlet water temperature. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section.)* Overloading the dishwasher.l Irnpropor loading. (See Loading section.)’* Old or damp powder detergent.*Phosphate level in detergent too low, (See How to ~oose and Use ~tergent section.)l Rinse agent dispenser empty, (See How to Use a Rinss Agent section.)l Too litde detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detexgent section.)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 romve spoti and film from #assware:1, Remove dl metrd utensils from the dishwasher.2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, LIGHT SOL @nergy saver) SOL OPTION andHEA~D DRY off (Energy saver drying).4, Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “49” minutes to end of cycle is displayed.5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (5-) of white vinegar into the bottom of thedishwasher.6, Close tie door and aHow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.If vinegar Awe doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric acid~stals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystis. If yours doesn’t,c@l General Electric Factory Service.)Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a homewater softener.If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is “etching:’The film cannot be removed.lt can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water, Wash glassware in theshortest cycle that will get them clean.Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 150°F.Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hind, using a solution of 1/2 cupbleach and 3 cups warm water.An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron depositsin water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct thisproblem.Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.YeUow fdm on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.Silver polish will usually remove this stain.(continued next page)19