Kenmore 5871540590 Guide Operating Manual page 15

PROBLEM
_potting and filming.
Etching-permanent filming
which cannot be removed.
CAUSED BY.
Hard Water.
Water is not hot.
Cool Dry selected.
Not enough or poor quality
detergent. .
Old detergent
No rinse agent.
Too much detergent in soft
water.
SOLUTION
Fill detergent cups to capacity. Use dishwasher detergent
wifh highest available phosphorous content. May be nec-
essary to install a water softener,
Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F, if necessary.
Use Water Heat option, if available.
Drying without heat may cause some spotting. Select Hot
Dry,
Use more automatic dishwasher detergent. Use deter-
gent with highest available phosphorous content, espe-
cially if you have hard water.
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Use only fresh, automatic dishwasher detergent. Store
tightly closed in a cool dry place. Discard old lumpy or
separated detergent. Do not fill detergent cups until ready
to wash.
Refil! rinse agent dispenser approximately once a month
er replace solid form rinse agent basket when empty.
NOTE: To remove spots or film from dishes
1. Load dishware into dishwasher (no metal items).
2. Put 2 cups white vinegar in a container on lower rack.
3. Run dishwasher through a complete Normal Wash cy-
cle. Vinegar will splash out during washing.
Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent, Use detergent
with lower phosphorous content.
)ishes not dry.
Cycle takes too long.
Improper loading.
Water is not hot.
No rinse agent.
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to
permit water spray to rinse all surfaces. Do not overload.
Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F, if necessary.
Refill liquid rinse agent dispenser approximately once a
month or replace solid form rinse agent basket when
empty.
Water left in bottom of tub.
Cool Dry selected.
Improper loading
Water Heat option selected
(if available).
Select Hot Dry for better drying.
Load dishes so items drain properly.
Heating water takes approximately one minute for each
degree of temperature rise. Times given in cycle descrip-
tion do not include water heating time.
Normal amount of water.
Drain hose loop too tow.
Black marks on dishes
Film build-up on lower front Some detergent did not dis-
of tub. solve.
It is normal for a small amount of clean water to remain in
bottom of tub after each cycle.
Drain hose should have a loop approximately 32 inches
above floor.
Detergent cup does not
open.
Drain hose kinked. Reposition drain hose to eliminate kink.
Drain air gap blocked. Clean the drain air gap. See User Maintenance Instruc-
tions.
Check valve not installed in See Installation Instructions for check valve information.
drain-hose_--
Metal utensils rubbing
against dishes during wash.
Detergent cup lid posit-
io ned wrong at start o f cycle.
Load metal utensils so they do not rub against dishes.
Black marks may be removed with mild abrasive cleanser
and plastic scouring pad.
Use fresh, automatic dishwasher detergent. Use deter-
gent with highest available phosphorous content, espe-
cially if you have hard water. Raise water heater thermo-
stat to 140°F, if necessary. Run water at sink until hot be-
fore starting dishwasher andlor use Water Heat option.
Rem_ o?'e!i!m wit h dishwaShing detergent and warm water.
See detergent dispenser instructions.
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