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PROBLEM
POSSiBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
I
ETCHING
YELLOW OR
BROWN FILM
FORMATION
CHIPPING OF CHINA
AND
GLASSWARE
Try a vinegar rinse. Remove allmetalutensilsandwashloadasusualbut
omitthedryportionofthecycle.With}oadstillindishwasher,s$tab~wl
containing2 cups(500mi) of whitevinegaranbottomrack.Rundish-
washerthroughacompletecycle.
Caused by using too much detergent in soft water. This milky film-
Iikesurface cannot be removed because metal ions have been removed
from the surface of the glass. To prevent this problem, use less deter-
gent whenyour water supply is naturallysoft or when you use a water
softener. Also, wash glassware in shortest cycle that wiUget them clean,
e
Tea
or coffee stains in cups can be removed by hand using a solution of
1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups of warmwater.
An over-all yellow or brown film on dishes can be caused by iron
deposits in water, Glassware becomes yellow or brown but is still
transparent. The installation of an iron filter in the water supply line
removes the cause of this problem and is the only permanent solution.
For more complete information, contact your local water conditioning
company.
Yellow film on sterling silver can result when copper utensils are
washed in the same load.
Ilough handling of dishes will cause chipping. Load with care. Seat
(lish(~s firmly in the racks so they cannot be dislodged, Glasses must
lean against the pins, and the rim of the glass should rest on the
l)ottom of th(~rack. When placing tall glassware and stemware in the
dish~vashcr. check to nlake certain that [hey will clear the top of the
t(]IJ, (Jlasses and stemware should always be placed in the upper rack,
Nl+;t~lf:l{ in the lolver rack, (Ser sc~ction on loading)