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PROBLEM
Distortion of plastics
Marks on melamine
and plastics
Detergent left in
detergent
compartment
Cloudy film on glass-
ware-etching of glass
Dishes not dry
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Plastic item has low heat
tolerance
Porous material
Compartment cover
blocked
Old detergent
Too much detergent,
especially in soft water
Non-heat drying
No rinse aid
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SUGGESTED REMEDY
Plastics vary in their ability to
tolerate heat.
Check washing
instructions for all plastic items to
be sure they are dishwasher safe.
If they are, place in upper rack
away from the heating element.
Use a special cleaner for plastic.
DO NOT use bleach or scouring
powder on these materials.
The cover may not be opening be
opening because of improperly
loaded items.
Move dishes that
may be blocking it.
If detergent is hard or caked in the
box, throw away. Use only fresh
detergent.
Add detergent just
before starting the dishwasher.
If vinegar or citric acid rinse doesn't
remove film, the cloudiness is
"etching". This is permanent. To
prevent etching, use the least
amount
(one
teaspoon)
recommended
detergent if you have soft water.
Use a good quality of dishwashing
detergent and rinse aid. Do Not
overload the machine.
should circulate freely to assure
adequate rinsing and draining.
Use drying without heat.
Be sure to select heated drying for
best results. Allow more drying
time when using non-heat drying.
Fill rinse aid dispenser. Rinse aid
helps dishes to dry faster. NOTE:
Use rinse aid with hard water only.
of
dishwasher
Water
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