The Woblem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM | POSS~LE CAUSE AND REMEDY |
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CHIPPING OF CHINA | Rough handing can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china are |
| secure and can’t jar loose. (See pages 8 and 9 for co=t way to load glassware.) Make |
| sure Ml glasses and stemware wtil clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into |
| the dishwasher. |
| Always use the top rack for delicate items. |
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SMALL AMOUNT OF | Water around the oudet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is norrnd. It is clean |
WATER STAND~G | water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. |
IN THE BOTTOM |
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OF THE TUB |
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WATER WON’T PUMP | If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air gap, |
OUT OF THE TUB | if you have one. (Seepage 11.) |
| Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber. |
| If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not clogged. |
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SUDS IN THE TUB | Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY AU~MATIC |
| DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ~ AVOID SUDSING. |
| To remove suds from the tub: Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of |
| cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly turning |
| the control did until a drain period is reached. |
| Repeat if necessary. |
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DISHWASHER LEAKS | Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s |
| designed for automatic dishwashers. |
| Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing. |
| Wipe up accidenti spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth. |
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