Kenmore 970D1549 Use & Care Manual page 22

Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems
Vapor at Vent
• Spilled rinse aid can cause foam and
lead to overfl owing. Wipe up any spills
with a damp cloth.
Dishware Stained or Discolored
• Tea and coff ee can stain cups. Remove
the stains by hand washing in a solution
of 1/2 cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart
(1L) of warm water. Rinse thoroughly.
• Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow
or brown fi lm. A special fi lter installed
in the water supply line will correct this
problem. (See Removing Spots and Film).
• Aluminum utensils can leave gray/black
marks when they rub against other items.
Load Properly.
• Certain high acid foods can cause
discoloration of stainless steel and
plastics if allowed to sit for a long
period. Use the Rinse Only cycle or rinse
by hand if not operating dishwasher at
once.
• Mixing stainless steel and silver utensils
in silverware basket can cause pitting of
the stainless steel blades. Avoid mixing
stainless steel and silver.
Water in Bottom of Tub
• Water left in the tub bottom after the
cycle is complete is not normal. If
water remains in the bottom of the tub,
the dishwasher may not be draining
properly. (See Dishwasher Does not
Drain Properly).
Cycle Takes a Long Time
• The cycle may have been automatically
lengthened to reach key temperatures
due to some factor such as a cool water
supply or a large load of dishes.
• Delay Start option may have been
selected.
• Choose lower temperature options to
shorten the cycle.
• Cycles that are soil-sensing adjust
automatically to assure a good wash
- heavier soils will elicit a longer cycle
response.
Etching
• Using too much detergent especially in
soft or softened water causes damage
that looks like a fi lm but cannot be
removed.
• Adjust the amount of detergent
based on the water hardness. (Check
Detergent Chart).
• Lower the water temperature by
selecting one of the lower temperature
options.
Detergent Left in Cups
• Detergent may be old. Discard and use
fresh detergent.
• Be sure the dish load doesn't block
spray from entering the detergent cup.
• Check to see if cycle has been
completed.
• Make sure items do not prevent the
detergent dispenser from opening.
Dishwasher Leaks
• Check that the door gasket is pressed
into its mounting channel, reaches to the
bottom of the tub and does not extend
beyond the end rib so as to interfere
with door closure.
• Spilled rinse aide can cause foam and
lead to overfl owing. Wipe up any spills
with a damp cloth.
• Check to see that the dishwasher is
level. (See Installation Instructions).
• Avoid oversudsing by using the correct
amount of detergent designed for
automatic dishwashers.
• Check to see that dishwasher is level.
(See Installation Instructions).
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