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Hard Water contains minerals that cause a film to develop on dishes, the dishwasher tub,and can deposit on the ....
mechanical parts of the dishwasher. You may first notice this as °'cloudy" glasses. To confirm if the film is remov-
able, soak a glass for approximately 5 minutes in undiluted white vinegar. Rinse and dry. If the film is removed,
it is probably due to hard water (if not removed, see Soft Water).
To correct." To removefilm fi"om the dishwasher:
1. Adjust the detergent amount to the degree of water (Try one oftheJbllowing.)
hardness. (See pg. 6) 1. A damp cloth and mild scouring powder.
2. Check the water temperature. (See pg. 6) 2. Run a Normal cycle with detergent in the MAIN
3. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting action of the WASH cup only. Pour 1/2 cup of white vinegar into
water. (See pg. 7) the water in the bottom of the tub after the first fill.
4. See page 14 for further information if, after following
the above guidelines, wash results are still not satis-
factory.
Soft Water can promote etching if too much detergent is used, items are prerinsed or the water temperature is too
high. Etching is a permanent pitting or eroding of the surface of the glassware.
The beginning stages can be identified by a "rainbow" Toprevent:
effect-- shades of blue, purple, brown or pink when the
1. Adjust the detergent amount to water hardness. (See
glass is held at an angle to the light. In advanced stages
pg. 6)
the surface appears frosted, spotted or cloudy.
2. Adjust the water temperature. (See pg. 6)
Etching can happen in any dishwasher and there is no
relationship to the cost or quality of the glass. 3. Do not prerinse. This aggravates etching.
Rust Minerals (iron and manganese) can turn dishes or the tub interior a brown, red or bIack color.
Toprevent: To remove:
1. Drain your home's water heater once a year to flush (Do not use this method on metal items.)
away any mineral deposits. 1. Use a rust removing compound like RoVer Rust
2. Check with a water treatment company like Culligan Remover* (available from an authorized Maytag
or Kinetico to see if a filter is needed in the home. Parts Retailer by using Part No. 057961). Do not use
RoVer with dishwashing detergent.
2. Fill both detergent cups with RoVer. Complete a
Normal wash cycle. Follow with a shorter wash cycle
using dishwasher detergent.
3. The only permanent solution is to install special fil-
ters which can remove iron and manganese from the
water.
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