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| SPOTS AND FILMING ON | Spotting can be caused by all these things: |
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| GLASSES AND FLATWARE | ¥ | Extremely hard water. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent |
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| ¥ | Low inlet water temperature. (See How to Test Water |
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| Temperature Section.) |
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| ¥ | Overloading the dishwasher. |
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| ¥ | Improper loading. (See Loading section.) |
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| ¥ | Old or damp powder detergent. |
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| ¥ | Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See How to Choose and |
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| Use Detergent section.) |
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| ¥ | Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent |
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| ¥ | Too little detergent. (See How to Choose and Use Detergent |
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| Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try |
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| several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results |
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| for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming. |
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| To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware: |
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| 1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. |
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| 2. Do not add detergent. |
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| 3. | Select POTSCRUBBER cycle. |
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| 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 18 to 22 minutes. |
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| The dishwasher will now be in the main wash. |
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| 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white |
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| vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher. |
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| 6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. |
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| If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 |
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| cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most |
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| drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours doesn't, call Service |
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| Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a |
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| month? Consider a home water softener. |
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| CLOUDINESS ON GLASSWARE | If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness |
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| is Òetching.Ó |
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| The film cannot be removed. |
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| It can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. |
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| Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean. |
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| Water temperature entering the dishwasher exceeds 63¡ C (150¡ F). |
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| CHIPPING OF CHINA | Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure |
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| glassware and china are secure and can't jar loose. (See Loading |
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| section.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top |
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| of the tub when you push the rack into the dishwasher. |
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| Always use the top rack for delicate items. |
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| BLACK OR GRAY MARKS ON | Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against |
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| DISHES | dishes. Remove marks with a mild abrasive cleanser. |
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