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PROBLEM
Spots and filming on
glasses and flatware
Cloudiness on
glassware
Yellow or brown film on
inside surfaces
White film on inside
surface
Detergent cup lid won't
latch
Detergent left in
dispenser
Steam
Black or gray marks on
dishes
Water standing in the
bottom of the tub
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Extremely hard water.
2. Low inlet temperature.
3. Overloading the
dishwasher.
4. Improper loading.
5. Old or damp powder
detergent.
6. Empty rinse agent
dispenser.
7. Incorrect dosage of
detergent.
•
Combination of soft water
and too much detergent.
•
Tea or coffee stains.
•
Iron deposits in water can
cause an overall film.
•
Hard water minerals.
•
Dial is not in the OFF
position.
•
Dishes block detergent
dispenser.
•
Normal phenomenon.
•
Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes.
•
This is normal.
WHAT TO DO
To remove spots from glassware:
1. Take out all metal utensils out of the
dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Choose the longest cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow it to run
for about 18 to 22 minutes, then it will be
in the main wash.
5. Open the door to pour 2 cups of white
vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.
6. Close the door and let the dishwasher
complete the cycle. If the vinegar does
not work: Repeat as above, except use
1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals
instead of vinegar.
•
Use less detergent if you have soft water
and select a shortest cycle to wash the
glassware and to get them clean.
•
Using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and
3 cups warm water to remove the stains
by hand.
WARNING: Wait for 20 minutes after
a cycle to allow heating elements cool
down before cleaning interior; Failing to
follow this instruction may result in injury.
•
Contact a water softener company to
install specialist water filtration system on
the water supply.
•
Clean the interior, use specialist
dishwasher cleaner or use a damp
sponge with dishwasher detergent and
wear rubber gloves. Never use any other
cleaner than dishwasher detergent for the
risk of foaming or suds.
•
Turn the Dial to OFF position and slide the
door latch to the left.
•
Re-loading the dishes properly.
•
There is some steam coming through the
vent by the door latch during drying and
water draining.
•
Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate
those marks.
•
A small amount of clean water around the
outlet on the tub bottom keeps the water
seal lubricated.
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2019-06-25
2019-06-25
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