Sears 14172 Dishwasher User Manual


 
ROBLEM
Etching--
)ermanent
filming which
cannot be
removed
Water left
in bottom
of tub
Dishes and
interior of
dishwasher
brown or yellow
Film build-up on
lower front of tub
Silverware
stained
!
)nze tarnish
.,,i silver plate
Black or gray
marks on dish
Dishware chipped
or broken
Dishwasher odor
CAUSED BY
Too much
detergent
in soft water
Improper loading
Normal amount of
water
• Iron or manganese:
in water
Some detergent
did not dissolve
•Undissolved
detergentcontacting
wetsilverware
:•Acidic or salty
food soils
•Silverplate worn
offexposingbase
metal---takeson
bronzehue
Metal utensils
rubbingagainst
dishes duringwash
Improper loading
Soiled dishes held
too long in
dishwasher
•Vinylrackcoating
SOLUTION
Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent
Use detergent with lowerphosphorouscontent
• Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
properly to permit water spray to rinse all
surfaces, Do not overload.
• It 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, automatic dishwasher detergent.
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 withsilver polish.
Use RINSE & HOLD cycle.Certain foodsleft
on silverwarefor extended periods of time may
cause pitting.
•Remove tarnish with silver polish.
Load metal utensils so they do not rubagainst
dishes. Marks may be removed with mild
abrasive cleanser and plastic scouring pad.
Do not overload. Load glasses in upper rack
only.See Ldadingsectionfor tips.
Use RINSE '&HOLD cycleif dishes willnot be
washed at end of day.
Plasticodorwillbe gone after severalweeks use,
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