GE GSD2900 Use And Care Manual

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THE PROBLEM SOLVER(continued)PROBLEMSPOTS AND FILMINGON GLASSES ANDFLATWARECLOUDINESS ONGLASSWAREYELLOW ORBROWN FILMPOSSIBLE CAUSESpotting can be caused by all of these things:l Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section. )l Low inlet water temperature. (To test, see How to Test Water Temperature section.)l Overloading the dishwasher.l Improper loading. (See Loading section. )l Old or damp powder detergent.l Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent section.)l Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section. )“ Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent 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 remove spots and film from glassware:1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT.3. Select POTSCRUBBER cycle, LIGHT SOIL (Energy saver) SOIL OPTION andHEATED DRY off (Energy saver drying).4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run until “49 7’ minutes to end of cycle is displayed.5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml)” of white vinegar into the bottom of thedishwasher.6. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle.If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup of citric acidcrystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn’t,call General Electric Factory Service. )Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month’1 Consider a homewater 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 theshortest cycle that will get them clean.Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds 1500F.Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by hand. usin& a solution of 1/2 cupbleach and ~ cLlps wfirnl water.An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron depositsin water. A special filter in the wuter supply I ine is the only way to correct thisprob]em. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter.Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load.Silver polish will usLIa[[y remove this stain.20