Problem

Spotting and filming

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Small dark spots on flatware - stainless steel, silver plate, or sterling or rust spots on stainless steel

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Bronze tarnish on silverplate

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Water left in bottom of dishwasher

CAUSED BY

Hard water

Water is not hot enough

Not enough detergent, or improper detergent

“0ld”detergent

Improper loading

No rinse old

AIR DRY Setting used

Iron or manganese in water

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Allowrng salty or acidic foods such as

mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit juices, salad dressings, milk products to remain on flatware.

Undissolved

detergent comrng In contact with flatware

Silverplate is worn off Exposed base metal takes on a bronzed hue

Dfshwasher cycle not completed

Clogged drain air gap

SOLUTION

Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-

tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to install water softener.

Water temperature should be at least 140-F (60 C] Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water al

sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option.

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent wrth high-

est available phosphorus content. .especially with hard water.

Use only fresh. dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed box, in cool, drv place Discard old, lumpy deter- gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.

Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items dram properly. Do not ov- erload Do not nest Items

Make sure large items do not block spray from reachrng detergent dispensers.

Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions on page 7.

TO remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse

I. Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY.

2.Remove all metal items.

3.Put 2 cups (500 ml) white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack.

4.Run dishwasherthrough a complete washing cycle

Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses and silver.

Temporary remedy:

I. Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash” cycle

2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle.

3Add ‘~2to 12 cup (120 lo 240 mL) of citric acid crystals

(usually available in drugstores).

4.Close and latch door to complete cycle

Permanent solution: Install an Iron or manganese filter to home water supply

Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing [use Rinse & Hold] Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash. Do not put stainless steel and silver

flatware in the same silverware basket compartment. Direct contact between these metals can cause perma- nent damage to the silver.

Remove spots with silver polish. Avord spllllng dry deter- gent on wet flatware

Remove tarnrsh with srlver polish. Have stlver replated.

Allow dishwasher to complete cycle

Some plumbing codes require use of a drain atr gap be-

tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system of the house. The air gap is usually located above the sink or on the top of the counter nearthe dishwasher lo prevent the possibility of water backing up from the drain Into the

dishwasher due to a plugged drain The drain air gap is

NOT a part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the

dishwasher warranty. The drain air gap should be kept clean to insure proper drainrng of the dishwasher.

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