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PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CfAtJsE’Arwl REMEDY
YELLOW OR BROWN	Tea or coffee can stain cups, Remove the stains by hand, using a solution
FILM	of ?42cup bleach and 3 cups warm water,
	An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by
	iron deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only
	way to correct this problem. Your water softener company can tell you
	about the filter.
	Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the
	same load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
CHIPPING OF CHINA	Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware
	and china are secure and can’t jar loose. (See page 8 for correct way to load
	glassware.) Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub
	when you push the rack into the dishwasher.
	Always use the top rack for delicate items.
SMALL AMOUNT OF	Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal.
WATER STANDING	It is clean water. It’s thereto keep the water seal lubricated.
IN THE BOTTOM
OF THE TUB
WATER WON’T PUMP	If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem.
OUT OF THE TUB	Clean the air gap, if you haveone. (Seepage11.)
	Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber.
	If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. 13esure disposer is
	not clogged.
SUDS IN THE TUB	Sudsing detergents are not meant for dishwashers. USE ONLY
	AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENTS TO AVOID SUDSING.
	To remove sudsfrom the tub:Open the dishwasher. Let suds evaporate.
	Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch the dishwasher.
	Pump out water by slowly turning the control dial until a drain period is
	reached.
	Repeat, if necessary.
DISHWASHER LEAKS	Suds can cause unit to overflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a
	detergent that’s designed for automatic dishwashers.

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