Kenmore 363.14151 Use & Care Manual page 18

PROBLEM
Etching--
)ermanent
filming which
cannot be
removed
'"Water left
in bottom
of tub
i Dishes and
interior of
i dishwasher
brown or yellow
Film build-up on
ower front of tub
i Silverware
i stained
, *L ..... ,*
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
i olmproper 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
I ,Metal utensils
rubbing against
dishes during wash
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.
olt 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, auiomatic dishwasher d'etergent.
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.
° Remove tarnish with silver polish. ' "
oLoad metal utensils so they do not rub against
dishes. Marks may be removed with mild
abrasive cleanser and plastic scouring pad.
oImproper loading • Do not overload. Load glasses in upper rack
°Soiled dishes held
too long in
dishwasher
• Vinyl rack coating
only,, See 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.
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