Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE . . .
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| Glassware is | Combination of soft | Use less detergent if you have soft water and select a |
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| cloudy | water and too much | shortest cycle to wash the glassware and to get them clean. |
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| detergent |
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| Yellow or brown film | Tea or coffee stains | Using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and 3 cups warm water |
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| to remove the stains by hand. |
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| WARNING |
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| You have to wait for 20 minutes after a cycle to let the heating |
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| elements cool down before cleaning the interior; otherwise, |
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| burns will happen. |
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| Iron deposits in water | Call a water softener company for a special filter. |
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| can cause an overall film |
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| White film on inside | Hard water minerals | To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with dishwasher |
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| detergent and wear rubber gloves. Never use any other cleaner |
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| than dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming or suds. |
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| Detergent left in | Dishes block detergent | |
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| dispenser cups | cups |
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| Steam | Normal phenomenon | There is some steam coming through the vent by the door |
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| latch during drying and water draining. |
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| Black or gray | Aluminum utensils have | Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate marks. |
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| marks on dishes | rubbed against dishes |
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| Water standing in | This is normal | A small amount of clean water around the outlet on |
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| the bottom of the tub |
| the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water |
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| seal lubricated. |
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| Water doesn't pump | Drain is clogged | Make sure the kitchen sink is draining well. |
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| out of the tub |
| If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run it clear. |
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| Dishwasher leaks | Overfill dispenser or rinse Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser. | |
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| aid spills | Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead |
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| to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth. |
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| Dishwasher isn' t level | Make sure the dishwasher is level. |
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