COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS
Problem Cause Solution
Brown Stains on
Dishes arxf Dish
washer Interior
High iron content in
water supply
Remove by washing dishes (after food
soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon
to 1 tablespoon of cKric 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
Dishwasher Interior
Large amounts of
tomato-based foods on
dishes placed in the
dishwasher
Stains may gradually fade over time.
Regular use of Heat Dry option may
cause stains to fade slower. Stains will
not affect dishwasher performance.
Regular use of Rinse & Hold cycle with
Air Dry option for partial loads will
reduce the likelihc^ of staining.
White Spots on
Cookware with
Nonstick Finish
Seasoning removed by
dishwasher detergents
Re-season cookware after dishwasher
washing.
Odor in the Dish
washer
Dishes only washed
every two to three days
Run a Rinse & Hold cycle (if available)
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 srTKKtthly 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.
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 rerTK>ve 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 rvst 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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