Whirlpool 980 warranty Removing spots and film, Solving Common Dishwashing Problems

SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS

PROBLEM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
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 1 table-
dishwasher		spoon of citric acid crystals added to covered
interior		section of detergent dispenser. Do not use
		detergent. Follow with a light wash cycle and
		detergent. If treatment is needed more often
		than every other month, we recommend
		installation of an iron removal unit.

Orange stains	Large amounts of
on dishwasher	tomato-based foods
interior	on dishes placed in
	the dishwasher

Stains will not affect dishwasher performance and can gradually fade over time. Regular use of Rinse Only reduces the chance of staining. If air in the dishwasher 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 Only cycle at least once or twice
dishwasher	every 2-3 days	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 dish- washer. 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 wash 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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