Water Conditions - Maytag Jetclean MDB9000 User Manual

Water Conditions ................... . ..............................
Hard Water
contains minerals that can cause a film or deposit on the dishwasher tub and dishes, YOUmay first notice
this as "cloudy" glasses.
To confirm if the film is removable, soak a glass for approximately 5 minutes in undiluted white vinegar. Rinse
and dr)'. If the film is removed, it is due to hard water (if not removed, see Soft Water).
To correct:
1. Adjust the detergent amount to the degree of water
hardness. (See pg. 6)
2. Select the Sani Clean or Sani Temp option.
3. Check the water temperature. (See pg. 6)
4. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting action of the
water. (See pg. 7)
5. See page 13 for further information if, after following
the above guidelines, the wash results are still not sat-
isfactory.
To remove film from the dishwasher:
(Try one of the following.)
1. A damp cloth and mild scouring powder.
2, A half-cup white vinegar in a Normal cycle with
detergent in the MAIN WASH cup only.
So_ Water can promote etching if too much detergent is used, items are prerinsed or the water temperature is too
high. Etching is a permanent pitting or eroding of the surface of the glassware.
The beginning stages can be identified by a "rainbow"
effect-- shades of blue, purple, brown or pink when the
glass is held at an angle to the light. In advanced stages
the surface appears frosted, spotted or cloudy.
Etching can happen in any dishwasher and there is no
relationship to the cost or quality of the glass.
To prevent:
t. Adjust the detergent amount to water hardness. (See
pg. 6)
2. Adjust the water temperature. (See pg. 6)
3. Do not prerinse. This aggravates etching.
Rust Minerals (iron and manganese) can turn dishes or the tub interior a brown, red or black color.
7b prevent:
1, Drain your home's water heater once a year to flush
away any nfineral deposits.
2. Check with a water treatment company like
Culligan* or Kinetico* to see if a filter is needed in
the home.
To remove:
(Do not use this method on metal items.)
1. Use a rest removing compound like RoVer Rust
Remover* (available from an authorized Maytag
Parts Retailer, Part No. 057961). Do not use RoVer
with dishwashing detergent.
2. Fill both detergent cups with RoVer. Complete a
Normal wash cycle. Follow with a short wash cycle
using dishwasher detergent.
3. The only permanent solution is to install special fil-
ters which can remove iron and manganese from the
water.
* Brand names are the trademarks of the respective
manufacturer.
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