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To prevent:
1.
Adjust the amount of detergent to the degree
The interior is normally self-cleaning. Occasion-
of water hardness. (See p. 6.)
ally check the bottom of the dishwasher tub and
2.
Lower the incoming water temperature
to
clean out pieces of food which may collect there.
120°F. (See p. 4.)
3.
Do not manually pre-rinse dishes beforeload-
Periodically clean the bottom edge of the dish-
ing in dishwasher. Prerinsing prior to loading
washer door liner. Food and liquids drip onto this
to remove all food soil aggravates etching,
area when the dishwasher is loaded.
Rust
If you notice an odor in your dishwasher, it may be
Sometimes the dishes or the interior of the dish-
due to a strong "chemical" or chlorine odor from
washer may turn a brown, red or black color if iron
the dishwasher detergent. Using a different deter-
or manganese is in the water. To remove discol-
gent, especially a lemon scented one, will prob-
oration from the dishwasher interior, dishes and
ably eliminate the odor. In some instances the
glassware (no metal items):
smell of the rinse aid may be strong. Purchase a
fresh package of rinse aid and see if it is better.
1. Select a rust removing compound, such as
Lastly, if the dishwasher is run only every couple
RoVer Rust Remover.
It is available from
of days, an odor may develop. Use the Rinse &
dealers by using Part No. 057961.
Hold feature daily to remove any food soil that may
2.
Start empty dishwasher
on Rinse & Hold.
cause an odor.
During fill, open the door and add 1/4 cup
RoVer Rust Remover to the water. Allow the
To remove an odor, try one of the following:
dishwasher to complete the cycle.
3.
Follow with Quick Wash (add detergent).
1. Place baking soda in both sides of the deter-
gent dispenser. Select the Quick Wash and let
The only permanent solution is to install special
the dishwasher run for about 2 minutes. Stop
filters which can remove iron and manganese
the dishwasher by unlatching the door and let
from the water,
stand overnight. Then, restart the dishwasher
by latching the door and let it complete the
cycle.
2. Select the Quick Wash cycle and let the dish-
You can help save energy if you:
washer fill with water (main wash). Then open
the door and pour 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach
1. Wash full loads,
into the bottom of the dishwasher. Latch the
2.
Do not pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Use
door and let the dishwasher
complete the
the recommended
amount of detergent for
cycle. Do not use detergent.
good washing results without hand rinsing.
3.
Load correctly for best washing results. Incor-
Clean the control panel and front panel with a soft
rect loading may cause poor washing and
damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not use
lengthen the cycle,
any abrasive powders or abrasive cleaning pads.
4.
Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours.
Local utilities recommend this to avoid heavy
usage of energy at certain times of the day.
Check with your utility company to see if off-
peak rates exist.
5. Select the Sensor Start cycle.
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