Kelvinator KD12DW2 Instruction Manual page 15

Before calling for service . . .
Problem
Cloudiness on
glassware
Yellow or brown film
on inside surfaces
White film on inside
surface
Detergent cup lid
'
won t latch
Detergent left in
dispenser cups
Steam
Black or gray
marks on dishes
Wa ter standing in
the bottom of the tub
Dis hwasher leaks
Possib le Causes What To Do
Combination of soft Use less detergent if you have soft water and select a
water and too much shortest cycle to wash the glassware and to get them clean.
detergent
Tea or co ffee stains using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and 3 cups w arm water
to remove the stains by hand.
You have to wait for 20 minutes after a cycle to let the heating
elements cool down before cleaning interior; otherw ise, burns
will happen.
Iron depo sits in water
You have to call a water softener company for a sp ecial filter.
can caus e an overall film
Hard water minerals To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with dishwasher
detergent and wear rubber gloves. Never use any other cleaner
than dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming o r suds.
OFF Turn the Dial to OFF p osition and slide the door latch to the
Dial is not in the
position left.
Dishes block detergent
Re-loading the dishes properly.
cups
Normal phenomenon
There is some steam coming through the vent by the door
latch during drying and water draining.
Aluminum utensils have Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those marks.
rubbed against dishes
This is no rmal A small amount of clean water around the outlet on
the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the wat er
seal lubricated.
Overfill dispenser or rinse
Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser.
aid spills
Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead
to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp c loth.
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Make sure the dishwasher is level.
Dishwash er isn t level
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