Kenmore 14471 Owner's Manual page 16

Spotting and
filming
CAUSED BY
,,Water is not hot
• NO HEAT DRY
option selected
,,Improper loading
oRinse agent
dispenser empty
• Hard water
,,Water is not hot
,,NO HEAT DRY
option selected
,,Not enough or
poor quality
detergent
oold detergent
,,No rinse agent
SOLUTION
o Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F if
necessary.
oDo not select NO HEAT DRY option.Allow
dishes to dry in heated air.
,Load dishes so items drain properly. Avoid
overloading.
oFill 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.
oRaise water heater thermostat to t40°E
• Drying without heat may cause some
spotting° Do not select NO HEAT DRY option°
oUse more fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent. Use detergent with highest
available phosphorous content,
especially if you have hard water.
oUse only fresh, automatic dishwasher
detergent. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry
placer 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 from
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. Close the door and allow to complete the
cycler
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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