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Hard Water contains minerals that can cause a film or deposit on the dishwasher tub and dishes. You may
notice this as "cloudy" glasses. To confirm if the film is removable, soak a glass for approximately 5 minute
undiluted white vinegar. Rinse and dry. If the film is removed, it is probably due to hard water (if not remo_
see Soft Water).
To correct: To removefilm from the dishwasher:
1. Adjust the detergent amount to the degree of water (T_ one of the following.)
hardness. (See pg. 6) 1. A damp cloth and mild scouring powder.
2. Check the water temperature. (See pg. 6) 2. Run a Light cycle with detergent in the MAIN W/
3. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting action of the cup only. Pour 1/2 cup of white vinegar into the
water. (See pg. 7) 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 i
high. Etching is a permanent pitting or eroding of the surface of the glassware.
The beginning stages can be identified by a "rainbow" To prevent:
effect-- shades of blue, purple, brown or pink when the
1. Adjust the detergent amount to water hardness.
glass is held at an angle to the light. In advanced stages
the surface appears frosted, spotted or cloudy, pg. 6)
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 black 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. I. Use a rust removing compound like RoVer
2. Check with a water treatment company like Culligan Remover* (available from an authorized M
or Kinetico to see if a filter is needed in the home. Parts Retailer by using Part No. 057961). Do n,
RoVer with dishwashing detergent.
2. Fill both detergent cups with RoVer. Cornp
Light wash cycle. Follow with a shorter wash
using dishwasher detergent.
3. The only permanent solution is to install spec
ters which can remove iron and manganese fr(
water.
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