glassware. | much detergent. | prevent this from happening, use less | |
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| detergent if you have soft water. Wash | |
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| glassware in the shortest cycle that will get | |
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| them clean. | |
| Too high inlet water temperature. | Make sure inlet water temperature is correct. | |
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Yellow or brown film | Tea or coffee stains. | Using a solution of ½ cup bleach and 3 cups | |
on inside surfaces. |
| warm water to remove the stains by hand. | |
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| Warning: Before cleaning interior wait at | |
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| least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating | |
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| elements to cool down. Failure to do so can | |
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| result in burns. | |
| Iron deposits in water can cause an | A special filter in the water supply line is the | |
| overall film. | only way to correct this problem. Contact a | |
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| water softener company for a special filter. | |
White film on inside | Hard water minerals. | To clean the interior, apply dishwasher | |
surfaces. |
| detergent to a damp sponge. Wear rubber | |
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| gloves. Do NOT use any other cleaner than | |
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| dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming | |
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| or suds. | |
Detergent left in | Dishes block detergent cups. |
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dispenser cups. |
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Steam | This is normal. | Steam comes through the vent during | |
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| washing, drying and when water is being | |
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| pumped out. | |
Black or gray marks | Aluminum utensils have rubbed | Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner. | |
on dishes. | against dishes. |
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Water standing in the | This is normal. | A small amount of clean water around the | |
bottom of the tub. |
| outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub | |
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| keeps the water seal lubricated. | |
Water doesn’t pump | Drain is clogged. | If you have an air gap, clean it. | |
out of the tub. |
| Make sure the kitchen sink is draining well. | |
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| If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run it | |
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| clear. | |
Dishwasher leaks. | Overfill dispenser or rinse aid spills. | Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid | |
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| dispenser. Spilled rinse aid could cause | |
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| oversudsing and lead to overflowing. Wipe | |
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| away any spills with a damp cloth. | |
| Dishwasher isn’t level. | Make sure the dishwasher is level. | |
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Spots and filming on | Extremely hard water | To remove stubborn spots and | |
glasses and flatware | Low inlet water temperature | film from glassware: | |
| Overloading the dishwasher | ||
| 1. | Remove all metal utensils from the | |
| Improper loading | ||
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| dishwasher. | |
| Old or damp powder detergent |
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| 2. | Do not add detergent. | |
| Rinse agent dispenser empty | ||
| 3. Choose the HEAVY cycles. | ||
| Too little detergent | ||
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| 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for | |
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| 30 minutes. Dishwasher will now be in |
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| the main wash. |
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| 5. Open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml) | |
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| of white vinegar into the bottom of the |
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| dishwasher. |
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| 6. Close the door and allow to complete the | |
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| cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: |
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