KitchenAid Sculptura KUDS24SE Use & Care Manual page 27

PROBLEM
Spotting and
filming (cont.)
Silica film
or etching
(silica film is
a white milky
looking
deposit;
etching is a
cloudy film)
White spots
on cookware
with non-
stick finish
CAUSE SOLUTION
Use of ineffective
detergents
For effective cleaning, use fresh dishwasher
detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool,
dry place. Throw away any lumpy detergent.
Insufficient fill due to low
water pressure
Your home water pressure should be 20 to
120 psi (138-828 kPa) for a proper dishwasher
fill. You may need a booster pump on the water
supply if the pressure is too low.
Rinse agent not used
Fill the rinse agent dispenser. See the instruc-
tions on page 17.
A water chemical reac-
tion with certain types of
glassware - usually
caused by some combina-
tion of soft or softened
water, alkaline washing
solutions, insufficient
rinsing, excessive
detergent, and over-
loading the dishwasher.
You may have to hand wash these items to
eliminate this problem completely. Silica film
and etching are permanent marks and cannot
be removed. To slow down the reaction, you
can try using as little detergent as possible and
a liquid rinse agent. Also, underload the dish-
washer to allow thorough rinsing, and use the
Energy Saver Dry option.
Seasoning removed by
dishwasher detergents
Reseason your cookware after a dishwasher
washing. See cookware manufacturer's instruc-
tions, or coat pan with cooking oil and wipe
clean with a paper towel.
Dishes do not dry completely
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Dishes are Water temperature is
not dry too low
Set your water heater to ensure that the water
entering the dishwasher is at least 120°F
(49°C). See page 22 for recommended
procedure under "Energy saving tips".
Dishes do not drain
properly
Do not overload the dishwasher so that the
water can drain off the dishes adequately, and
use a liquid rinse agent to help speed drying.
See pages 8-13 for proper loading instructions.
Do not use the Energy Saver Dry option.
Rinse agent not used Fill the rinse agent dispenser. See page 17 for
instructions.
Plastics
Some plastics might need to be towel dried.
Energy Saver Dry Do not use the Energy Saver Dry option on the
option used next load of dishes.