Whirlpool 400 Series Use And Care Manual page 23

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PROBLEM
Brown stains
on dishes and
dishwasher
interior
CAUSE
High iron content
in water supply
SOLUTION
Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has
been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 table-
spoon of citric acid crystals added to covered
section of detergent dispenser. Do not use
detergent. Follow with a LIGHT WASH cycle
and detergent. If treatment is needed more
often than every other month, we recommend
installation of an iron removal unit.
Orange stains
Large amounts of Stains will not affect dishwasher performance
on dishwasher tomato based foods and can gradually fade over time. Regular use
interior
on dishes placed in of RINSE & HOLD reduces the chance of
the dishwasher staining. lf air in the dishwasher is heated dur-
ing the "dry" portion of the cycle, stains may
fade slower than if the AIR DRY option is
selected.
Odor in the
dishwasher
Chipping of
dishes
Dishes only washed Run a RINSE & HOLD cycle at least once or
every two to three twice a day until a full load is accumulated.
days
,
Improper loading
Load dishes and ghsses so they are stable
and do not strike together from washing action.
Moving racks in and out Slowly will also
minimize chipping.
NOTE: Some types of china and glassware are
too delicate for automatic dishwashing and
should be hand
washed; for
example: an-
tiques, feather-edged crystal, and similar
items.
Removing spots and film.
Keep the rinse agent
dispenser filled with a liquid
rinse agent. A rinse agent
prevents water from forming
droplets and drying as spots or
streaks.
To remove spots and film on dishes and
glasses, or hard water film/lime buildup on
the interior of the dishwasher, you may use
white vinegar with the following procedure:
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in dish-
washer (see pages 7-9). Do not load
silverware or other metals in the
dishwasher.
2. Put 2 cups of household vinegar (in a
glass or dishwasher safe measuring cup)
standing upright in the bottom rack.
3. Close and
latch the door.
4. Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and
AIR DRY option. Do not use detergent.
Allow the dishwasher
to
complete the
entire cycle.
NOTE: This cleaning prooedure is intended
for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid.
Excessive use may damage your
dishwasher.
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