Kenmore 14171 Owner's Manual page 17

ROBLEM
Etching--
)ermanent
filming which
cannot be
removed
Water left
in bottom
of tub
Dishes and
interior of
dishwasher
brown or yellow
Film build-up on
lower front of tub
Silverware
stained
!
)nze tarnish
.,,i silver plate
Black or gray
marks on dish
Dishware chipped
or broken
Dishwasher odor
CAUSED BY
• Too much
detergent
in soft water
• Improper loading
• Normal amount of
water
• Iron or manganese:
in water
• Some detergent
did not dissolve
•Undissolved
detergent c ontacting
wet silverware
: •Acidic or salty
food soils
•Silverplate worn
offexposing base
metal---takes o n
bronze hue
• Metal utensils
rubbing against
dishes during wash
• Improper loading
• Soiled dishes held
too long in
dishwasher
•Vinyl rackcoating
SOLUTION
• Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent
Use detergent with lower phosphorous content
• Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
properly to permit water spray to rinse all
surfaces, Do not overload.
• It is normal for a small amount of clean water
to remain in bottom of tub after each cycle.
• Clean the drain air gap. See User
Maintenance Instructions.
• Install an iron or manganese filter in home
water supply.
• Use fresh, automatic dishwasher detergent.
Use detergent with highest available
phosphorous content, especially if you have
hard water. Raise water heater thermostat to
140°F if necessary. Run water at sink until hot
before starting dishwasher. Remove film with
dishwashing detergent and warm water.
• Avoid spilling dry detergent on wet
silverware.Clean with silver polish.
• Use RINSE & HOLD cycle.Certain foods left
on silverware for extended periods of time may
cause pitting.
• Remove tarnish with silver polish.
•Load metal utensils so they do not rub against
dishes. Marks may be removed with mild
abrasive cleanser and plastic scouring pad.
• Do not overload. Load glasses in upper rack
only.See Ldading section for tips.
• Use RINSE '& HOLD cycle if dishes will not be
washed at end of day.
•Plasticodorwill be gone after severalweeks use,
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