Whirlpool 900 warranty Removing spots and film, Solving Common Dishwashing Problems

SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS

PROBLEM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
White spots on	Seasoning removed	Reseason cookware after dishwasher
cookware with	by dishwasher	washing.
non-stick finish	detergents
Brown stains	High iron content	Remove by washing dishes (after food soil
on dishes and	in water supply	has been removed) with 1 teaspoon to
dishwasher		1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to
interior		covered section of detergent dispenser. Do
		not use detergent. Follow with a Light cycle
		and detergent. If treatment is needed more
		often than every other month, we recom-
		mend installation of an iron removal unit.
Orange stains	Large amounts of	Stains will not affect dishwasher perfor-
on dishwasher	tomato-based foods	mance and can gradually fade over time.
interior	on dishes placed in	Regular use of Rinse-Wash Later reduces
	the dishwasher	the chance of staining. If air in the dish-
		washer is heated during the “dry” portion of
		the cycle, stains may fade slower than if the
		Air Dry option is selected.
Odor in the	Dishes only washed	Run a Rinse-Wash Later cycle at least once
dishwasher	every 2 to 3 days	or twice a day until a full load is accumulated.
Chipping of	Improper loading	Load dishes and glasses so they are stable
dishes		and do not strike together from washing
		action. Moving racks in and out slowly 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 items.

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/lime buildup on the interior of the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar with the following procedure:

1.Load clean dishes and glasses in dishwasher. Do not load silverware or other metals in the dishwasher.

2.Put 2 cups of household vinegar (in a glass or dishwasher safe measuring cup) standing upright in the bottom rack.

3.Close and latch the door.

4.Select the Normal cycle and Air Dry option. Do not use detergent. Allow the dishwasher to complete the entire cycle.

NOTE: This cleaning procedure is intended for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid. Excessive use may damage your dishwasher.

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