Avanti DW18 glassware, much detergent, prevent this from happening, use less, them clean, or suds

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glassware.

much detergent.

prevent this from happening, use less

 

 

detergent if you have soft water. Wash

 

 

glassware in the shortest cycle that will get

 

 

them clean.

 

Too high inlet water temperature.

Make sure inlet water temperature is correct.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Warning: Before cleaning interior wait at

 

 

least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating

 

 

elements to cool down. Failure to do so can

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

gloves. Do NOT use any other cleaner than

 

 

dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming

 

 

or suds.

Detergent left in

Dishes block detergent cups.

Re-load the dishes properly.

dispenser cups.

 

 

 

Steam

This is normal.

Steam comes through the vent during

 

 

washing, drying and when water is being

 

 

pumped out.

Black or gray marks

Aluminum utensils have rubbed

Remove marks with a mild, abrasive cleaner.

on dishes.

against dishes.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run it

 

 

clear.

Dishwasher leaks.

Overfill dispenser or rinse aid spills.

Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid

 

 

dispenser. Spilled rinse aid could cause

 

 

oversudsing and lead to overflowing. Wipe

 

 

away any spills with a damp cloth.

 

Dishwasher isn’t level.

Make sure the dishwasher is level.

 

 

 

Spots and filming on

Extremely hard water

To remove stubborn spots and pre-existing

glasses and flatware

Low inlet water temperature

film from glassware:

 

Overloading the dishwasher

 

1.

Remove all metal utensils from the

 

Improper loading

 

 

dishwasher.

 

Old or damp powder detergent

 

 

2.

Do not add detergent.

 

Rinse agent dispenser empty

 

3. Choose the HEAVY cycles.

 

Too little detergent

 

 

4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for

 

 

 

30 minutes. Dishwasher will now be in

 

 

 

the main wash.

 

 

5. Open the door and pour 2 cups (500ml)

 

 

 

of white vinegar into the bottom of the

 

 

 

dishwasher.

 

 

6. Close the door and allow to complete the

 

 

 

cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t work:

 

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Avanti DW18 glassware, much detergent, prevent this from happening, use less, detergent if you have soft water. Wash