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GLASSWARE / FLATWARE
SPOTTED OR CLOUDY
• Check water hardness. For extremely hard
water, it may be necessary to install a water
softener. (See Detergent Usage Guide, page
13.)
• Water temperature may be low. Avoid
extremely low or high temperatures. (See
Factors Affecting Performance, page 15.)
• Avoid overloading and improper loading. (See
Preparing and Loading Dishes, pages 9-11.)
• Use fresh detergent. Old detergent is
ineffective.
• Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled.
• Check to see that proper amount of detergent
is being used for cycle selected. (See
Detergent Dispenser, pages 12-14.)
• Home water pressure may be too low—it
should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch
(psi).
ETCHING
• Using too much detergent in soft or softened
water causes this film that cannot be
removed.
• Adjust the amount of detergent based on the
water hardness. (Check Detergent Usage
Guide, page 13.)
• Lower the water temperature.
Solutions to Common Problems
DISHWARE STAINED OR
DISCOLORED
DETERGENT LEFT IN
DISPENSER CUP
• Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the
stains by hand washing in a solution of 1/2
cup (120 ml) bleach and one quart (1 L) of
warm water. Rinse thoroughly.
• Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or
brown film. A water filter installed in-line with
your water supply will correct this problem.
• Aluminum utensils can leave gray/black
marks when they rub against other items.
Load properly.
• Certain high acid foods can cause
discoloration
of
and
plastics
if
for a long period. Use the Rinse
cycle or rinse by hand if not
operating
dishwasher
• Mixing
stainless
utensils
in
silverware
cause
pitting
on
steel
utensils.
Avoid
stainless
steel
• Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh
detergent.
• Be sure water action can reach the dispenser.
• Check to see if cycle has been completed.
• Make sure items do not prevent the detergent
dispenser from opening.
• Make sure the upper rack is firmly engaged
to the nozzle on the back of the tub before
closing the door.
stainless
steel
allowed
to
sit
at
once.
steel
and
silver
basket
can
the
stainless
mixing
and
silver.
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