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Problem
Brown Stains on
Dishes and Dish-
washer Interior
Cause
High iron content in
water supply
Solution
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, use
Normal Wash cycle (if available). Follow
with a Light Wash cycle with detergent.
(For models with rocker switches and
one wash cycle, use Wash cycle.) If
treatment is needed more than every
other month, the installation of an iron
removal unit is recommended.
Orange Stains on Large amounts of
Stains may gradually fade over time.
Dishwasher Interior
tomato-based foods on
Regular use of Heat Dry option may
dishes placed in the cause stains to fade slower. Stains will
dishwasher not affect dishwasher performance.
Regular use of Rinse & Hold cycle with
Air Dry option for partial loads will
reduce the likelihood of staining.
White Spots on
Seasoning removed by Re-season cookware after dishwasher
Cookware with
dishwasher detergents washing.
Nonstick Finish
Odor in the Dish-
washer
Dishes only washed Run a Rinse & Hotd cycle (if available)
every two to three days at least once or twice a day until a full
load is accumulated.
Chipping of Dishes
Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so that they
are stable and do not strike together
from washing action. Moving racks in
and out smoothly will also minimize
chipping.
NOTE: Some
types of china and
glassware are too delicate for automatic
dishwashing and should be hand-
washed; for example: antiques,
feather-edged crystal and similar types.
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Removing spots and film
Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a
liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent prevents
water from forming droplets and drying as
spots or streaks.
To remove spots and film on dishes and
glasses, or hard water film on the interior of
the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar
with the following procedure:
1.
Load clean dishes and glasses in dish-
washer in regular manner. Do not load
silverware or other metals in the dish-
washer.
2. Close and latch door.
3. Select the Normal Wash cycle and Energy
Saver Dry option. Do not use detergent.
4. Allow dishwasher to run through the
first wash. When washer has filled for
main wash portion of cycle, unlatch and
open door.
5. Pour 2 cups of household vinegar into
the dishwasher.
6. Close and latch door. Allow dishwasher
to finish the cycle.
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