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DETERGENT LEFT |
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| Water may not be reaching the detergent cups. Move dishes that maybe blocking |
IN DISPENSER CUPS |
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| detergent cup. |
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| The dispenser cover may not be opening or may be blocked by improperly loaded |
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| items. If you used a powder detergent, open the cup and remove any |
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| detergent. If the cup still doesn’t open automatically, call for service. |
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| Detergent may be old. If the powder detergent is hard or caked in the box, throw it |
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DETERGENT CUP |
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| Cycle Indicator Dial must be OFF for cup lid to close and latch properly. If you |
LID WON’T LATCH |
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| unlatch the door and open it to dry your dishes, the Cycle Indicator Did does |
A~ER ADD~G |
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DETERGENT |
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YELLOW OR |
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| Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup |
BROWN FILM |
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| bleach and 3 cups warm water. |
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| An overall yellow or brown film on dishes or glassware can be caused by iron |
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| deposits in water. A special filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct |
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| this problem. Your water softener company can tell you about the filter, |
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| Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the same load. |
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| Silver polish will usually remove this stain. |
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BLACK OR GRAY |
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| Aluminum utensils often leave marks when they rub against dishes. Remove marks |
MARKS ON DISHES |
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| with a mild abrasive cleanser. |
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SMALL AMOUNT OF |
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| Water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub is normal. It is clean |
WATER STANDING |
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| water. It’s there to keep the water seal lubricated. |
IN THE BO~OM |
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OF THE TUB |
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WATER WON’T PUMP |
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| If the entire bottom of the tub has water, you may have a drain problem. Clean the air |
OUT OFT= TUB |
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| gap, if you have one. (See Care and Cleaning section). |
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| Check the kitchen sink. Is it draining well? You may need a plumber. |
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| If dishwasher drains into disposer, run disposer to clear. Be sure disposer is not |
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| clogged. |
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DISHWASHER |
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| Suds can cause unit to oveflow. That’s why it’s so important to use a detergent that’s |
LEAKS |
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| designed for automatic dishwashers. |
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| Spilling the rinse agent can cause foam during washing. This can lead to overflowing. |
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| Wipe up accidental spill of rinse agent with a damp cloth. |
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MOTOR HUMS |
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| Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis. |
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| If you do not use your dishwasher often, set it to fill and pump out once every week. |
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| This will help keep the seal moist, and the garbage disposer clear. |
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STAIN~G OF |
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| Some detergents contain colorant (pigment or dyes) that will discolor the tub |
TUB INTERIOR |
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| interior with extended use. Check the detergent cup for signs of any discoloration. |
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| If cup is discolored, change to detergent without any colorant. |
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