Whirlpool 400 Series Use And Care Manual page 23

PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Brown stains
High iron content Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has
on dishes and
in water supply been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 table-
dishwasher
spoon of citric acid crystals added to covered
interior
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. Reguhr use
interior
on dishes placed in
of RINSE 81 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
Dishes only washed Run a RINSE 8 HOLD cycle at least once or
every two to three twice a day until a full load is accumubted.
&YS
Chipping of
dishes
Improper loading Load dishes and glasses 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 diihwashing
and should bs hand washed; for example:
antiques, feather-edged crystal, and
similar items.
Removing spots and film
Keep the rinse
agent
dispenser filled with a
la
liquid rinse agent. A rinse
.
agent prevents water from
.
-a
forming droplets and drying as
spots or streaks.
l m
To remove spots and film on
dishes and glasses, or hard water filmllime
buikfup 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: Thii cleaning procedure is intended
for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid.
Excessive use may damage your dishwasher.
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