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Water Conditions
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Hard Water contains minerals that can cause a film or deposit on the dishwasher tub and dishes. You may 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 dry. If the film is removed, it is due to hard water (if not removed, see Soft Water).
To correct:
To remove film from the dishwasher:
1. Adjust the detergent amount to the degree of water
(Try one of the following.)
hardness. (See pg. 6)
1. A damp cloth and mild scouring powder.
2. Select the Sani Clean or Sani Temp option.
2. A half-cup white vinegar in a Normal cycle with
3. Check the water temperature, (See pg. 6)
detergent in the MAIN WASH cup only.
4. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting action of the
water. (See pg. 7)
5. See page 13 for further intormation if, after following
the above guidelines, the wash results are still not sat-
isfactory.
Soft
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"
To prevent:
effect-- shades of blue, purple, brown or pink when the
1. Adjust the detergent amount to water hardness. (See
glass is held at an angle to the light. In advanced stages
pg. 6)
the surface appears frosted, spotted or cloudy.
2. Adjust the water temperature. (See pg. 6)
Etching can happen in any dishwasher and there is no
relationship to the cost or quality of the glass.
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,
To prevent:
To remove:
I. Drain your home's water heater once a year to flush
(Do not use this method on metal items.)
away any mineral deposits.
1. Use a rust removing compound like RoVer Rust
2. Check with a water
treatment
company
like
Remover* (available from an authorized Maytag
Culligan* or Kinetico* to see if a filter is needed in
Parts Retailer, Part No. 057961). Do not use RoVer
the home.
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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