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			Dishwasher
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Spots and filming on	Extremely hard water	•	Use a rinse agent to reduce spots
glasses and flatware			and prevent new film buildup.
	Low inlet water	•	To remove stubborn spots on glassware:
	temperature		1 Remove all metal utensils from the
	Overloading the dishwasher		dishwasher.
			2 Do not add detergent.
	Improper loading
			3 Select the NORMAL WASH cycle
	Old or damp powder
	detergent		and HEATED DRY option.
			4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run
	Rinse agent dispenser
	empty		until the main wash.
			5 Open the door and pour 2 cups
	Too little detergent
			(500 ml) 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: Repeat as above, except use
			1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals
			instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on	Combination of soft	•	This is called etching and is permanent.
glassware	water and too much		To prevent this from happening, use less
	detergent		detergent if you have soft water. Wash
			glassware in the shortest cycle that will get
			them clean.
	Extended exposure	•	Lower the water heater temperature to
	to high-temperature		120°F.
	water
Black or gray marks	Aluminum utensils have	•	Remove marks with a mild, abrasive
on dishes	rubbed against dishes		cleaner.
Dishes do not dry	HEATED/SMART DRY	•	Depending on Model, select HEATED
	not selected		DRY or SMART DRY.
	Rinse agent dispenser is	•	Check the rinse agent dispenser.
	empty
	Dishwasher is paused	•	To restart the wash cycle, press the selected
			wash button.
	Low inlet water	•	Run tap until water is hot prior to starting
			dishwasher cycle.
		•	Assure inlet water temperature is at least
			120°F.
		•	Depending on your model, select WATER
			TEMP HIGH and HEATED DRY or
			WATER TEMP SANI and HEATED DRY
			options.

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