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PROBLEM
Etching--
_ermanent
filming which
cannot be
removed
Water left
in bottom
of tub
Dishes arid
interior of
dishwasher
brown or yellow
Film build-up on
lower front of tub
Silverware
stained
Bronze tarnish
on silver plate
Black or gray
marks on dish
CAUSED
BY
• Too much
detergent
in soft water
• Improper Ioadihg
I
• Normal amount of
water
• li'on or manganese
in water
• Some detergent
did not dissolve
•Undissolved.
detergent contacting
wet silverware
• Acidic or salty
food soils
• Silver plate worn
off exposing base
metal--takes
on
bronze hue
• Metal utensils
rubbing against
dishes during wash
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 isnormal for a smatl 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 m_
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.
Dishware chipped •Improper loading
•Do not overload. Load glasses in _ppei" rack
or broken
only. See Loading section for tips.
Dishwasher odor
• Soiled dishes held
too long in
..
dishwasher
• Vinyl rack coating
• Use RINSE & HOLD cycle if dishes will not be
washed at end of day.
•Plastic odor will be gone after several weeks use.
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