Sears Kenmore 15559 Owner's Manual page 15

Problem Caused by Solution
Iron or manganese Install an iron 05"manganese filter ill home water supply.
in water
Dishes and interior
of dishwasher
brown or yellow
Film build-up on
lower fi*ont of tub
Silverware stained
Bronze tarnish
on silver plate
Black 05; gray
ma,'ks on dish
Dishwa,'e ch'ipped
or broken
Dishwasher odor
MOtOr hums
Staining of
tub interior
Vapor at the vent
Some detergent did
not dissolve
Undissolved detergent
contacting wet silverware
Acidic or salty food soils
Silver plate worn off
exposi,ag base metat_
takes on bronze hue
Metal utensils rubbing
against dishes
during wash
Improper loading
Soiled dishes held too
long in dishwasher
Vinyl rack coating
Dishwasher has not been
used on a regular basis
Some detergents
contain colorant
(pigment or dyes)
Water vapor comes
through the vent by the
door latch during drying
and when water is being
pumped out
Use fresh, automatic dishwasher detergenc Use detergent
with highest available phosphorous content, especially if you
have hard water. Raise water heater thermostat to 140°E if
necessar): P,un water at sink until hot befbre 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. Replace silver.
Load metal utensils so they do ,mr 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 Proper Loading section for tips.
Use RINSE & HOLD cycle if dishes will not be washed at
end of day.
Plastic odor will be gone after several weeks use.
If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and
pump out once every week.
This will help keep tile seal moist and the garbage disposer
cleat:
This will discolor the tub interior wkh extended use. Check
the detergent dispenser for signs of any discoloration. If
dispenser is discolored, change to detergent without
any colorant.
This is a normal occurrence.
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