Kenmore 14171 Owner's Manual page 16

PROBLEM CAUSED BY
Dishes not dry ,Water is not hot
Spotting and
filming
• COOL DRY option
selected
,Improper loading
• Rinse agent-
dispenser empty
• Hard water
• Water is not hot
• COOL DRY drying
option selected
• Not enougl', or
poor quality
detergent
• Old detergent
• No rinse agent
SOLUTION , :_
• Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F if ::
necessary.
• Do not select COOL DRY drying option. Allow
dishes to dry in heated air.
• Load dishes so items drain properly. Avoid
• overloading.
• Fill rinse agent dispenser if empty.
• Fill detergent cups to capacity. Use dishwasher
detergent with highest available phosphorous
content. May be necessary to install a water
softener.
• Raise water heater thermostat to 140°1.
• Drying without heat may cause some
spotting. Do not select COOL DRY option.
-Use more fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent. Use detergent with highest
available phosphorous content,
especially if you have hard water.
• Use only fresh, automatic dishwasher
detergent. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry
place. Discard old, lumpy or separated
detergent. Do not fill detergent dispenser
until ready to wash.
• Fill rinse agent dispenser.
To remove stubborn spots and film frm.
glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the
dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select POTS PANS cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for
18 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now
be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups
(500 ml) white vinegar into bottom of
dishwasher.
6. (_lose the door and allow to complete the
cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as
above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most
drugstores carry citric acid crystals.)
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