Kenmore 15821 Use & Care Manual page 24

CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM
Spotting and
filming (cont.)
Cycle takes
extremely long
time
Dishes do not
dry completely
Silica film or
etching (silica
film is a white
iridescent
deposit;
etching is
a cloudy film)
Black or gray
marks on
dishes
Brown stains
on dishes and
dishwasher
interior
Insufficient fill caused
by tow water pressure
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for
proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water
supply may be necessary if pressure is too low
NOTE:To remove spots and film from dishes, try a
vinegar rinse
1. Wash and rinse as usual using the Air Dry option.
2. Remove a!f metal items
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a container
on the bottom rack.
4. Run dishwasher through complete washing cycle_
Vinegar will mix with wash water°
Water temperature
is too low
If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure
water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum.
See "Water temperature tips" on page t2.
Dishes do not
drain properly
Plastics
Dishes must have proper water drainage. Do not
overload. Follow instructions for loading dishwasher
on pages 13-17 Use a liquid rinse agent to speed
drying
Some plastics, due to material, may need to be
towel dried.
Rinse agent dispenser
is empty
Fit! rinse agent dispenser, See page 12.
A water chemical
reaction with certain
types of glassware.
Usually caused by
some combination of
soft or softened water,
alkaline washing
solutions, insufficient
rinsing, overqoading
the dishwasher, and
heat of drying.
It may not be possible to prevent problem, except
by hand washing. To slow this process, use a
minimum amount of detergent but not less than
1 tablespoon per load. Use a liquid rinse agent and
underload the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing.
Silica film and etching are permanent and cannot be
removed. Use the Air Dry option_
Aluminum items
Aluminum items should be loaded so that they will
not rub against dishes during washing Throwaway
aluminum items should not be washed in the dish-
washer because they may break down and cause
marking, Aluminum markings can be removed by
using a mild abrasive cleanser.
High iron content in
water supply
Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been
removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric
acid crystals added to covered section of detergent
dispenser. Do not use detergent_ Follow with a
Normal cycle with detergenL If treatment is needed
more often than every other month, the installation
of an iron removal unit is recommended.
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