Kenmore 3631401191 Guide Operating Instructions Manual page 15

Problem Caused by Solution
Dishes and interior
of dishwasher
brown or yellow
Film build-up on
lower front of tub
Silverware stained
Bronze tarnish
on silverplate
Black or gray
marks on dish
Dishware chipped
or broken
Dishwasher odor
Motor Hums
Iron or manganese
in water
Some detergent did
not dissolve
Undissolved detergent
contacting wet silverware
Acidic or salty food soils
Silverplate 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
Vinyl rack coating
Dishwasher has not been
used on a regular basis,
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 120°F if necessary. Run water at sink
until hot before starting dishwasher', Remove with
dishwashing detergent and warm waten
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 not 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
the seal moist and the garbage disposer cleaL
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