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Automatic dishwasher

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PROBLEM
Etching--
3ermanent
filming which
cannot be
removed
Water left
in bottom
of tub
Dishes and
'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
Dishware chipped
or broken
Dishwasher odor
CAUSED
BY
, ,,, ,,, ........
• Too much
detergent
in soft water
• Improper loading
• Normal amount of
water
,Iron 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
• Improper loading
• Soiled dishes held
too long in
dishwasher
SOLUTION
• Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent.
Use detergent with lower phosphor
content.
• Make sure dishes and glassware
are loaded
properly to permit water spray to rinse all
surfaces. Do not overload.
• It is normal for a small amount of clean water
to remain in bottom of tub after each cycle.
-Clean the drain air gap. See Use
Maintenance
lnstructions_
• Install an iron or manganese
filte
water supply_
in home
, Use fresh, automatic
dishwashel
detergent.
Use detergent with highest availab
phosphorous content, especially if rou have
hard water. Raise water heater thermostat to
140°F if necessary. Run water at s
until hot
before starting dishwasher. Remov
film with
dishwashing detergent and warm water.
• Avoid spilling dry detergent on wet
silverware. Clean with silver polish.
-Use RINSE & HOLD cycle. Certair
left
on silverware for extended periods of time may
cause pitting.
• Remove tarnish with silver polish.
• Load metal utensils so they do no1 rub against
dishes. Marks may be removed wi
mild
abrasive cleanser and plastic SCOL" g pad.
• Do not overload. Load glasses in tpper rack
only. See Loading section for tip&
• Use RINSE & HOLD cycle if dishes wilt not be
washed at end of day.
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