Kenmore 14471 Owner's Manual page 17

' _ROBLEM
{ching---
i permanent
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
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
SOLUTION
• Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent.
Use detergent with lower phosphorous 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 User
Maintenance Instructions.
• 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°F if necessary. Run water at sink until hot
before starting dishwasher. 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 for extended periods of time may
cause pitting.
"°onze tarnish .Silver plate worn ,Remove tarnish with silver polish
; silver plate off exposing base
metal--takes on
bronze hue
Black or gray ,Metal utensils •Load metal utensils so they do not rub against
marks on dish rubbing against dishes. Marks may be removed with mild
dishes during wash abrasive cleanser and plastic scouring pad.
Dishware chipped • Improper loading • Do not overload. Load glasses in upper rack
ior broken only. See Lopding section for tips.
Dishwasher odor ,Soiled dishes held ,Use RINSE & HOLD cycle if dishes will not be
too long in washed at end of day.
dishwasher
• Vinyl rack coating •Plastic odorwill be gone after severalweeks use.
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