Kenmore 3631442190 Guide Operating Instructions Manual page 15

Problem
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 odin
Motor' Hums
Staining of
tub interior
Caused by
iron or mangar_ese
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
Vinyl rack coating
Dishwasher has not
been used on a regular
basis
Some detergents
contain colorant
(pigment or dyes)
Solution
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°E if necessap/. Run water at shfl< until
hot before starting dishwasher and/or use WATER
HEAT option. 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
fm 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 pa&
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 cleat;
This wilt discolor the tub interior with extended
use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any
discoloration. If cup is discolored, change to
detergent without any coloranL
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