Solving Common Dishwashing Problems

Dishes are damaged during cycle

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chipping of

Improper loading

Load dishes and glasses so they are stable

 

dishes

 

and do not strike together while washing.

 

 

 

Moving the racks in and out smoothly will also

 

 

 

minimize chipping.

 

 

 

NOTE: Hand wash some types of china and

 

 

 

glassware, such as antiques and feather-edged

 

 

 

crystal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black or gray

Aluminum items

Load aluminum pieces so that they will not rub

 

marks on

touching dishes

against dishes during washing. Do not wash

 

dishes

 

throw-away aluminum items in the dishwasher.

 

 

 

You can remove aluminum markings by using

 

 

 

a mild abrasive cleanser.

 

 

 

 

 

Removing spots and film

Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a

3. Close the door.

liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent prevents

4. Select the Normal cycle and Energy Saver

water from forming droplets and drying as

Dry option, then press Start. Do not use

spots or streaks.

detergent. Allow the dishwasher to com-

To remove spots and film on dishes and

plete the entire cycle.

glasses, or hard water film/lime buildup on

NOTE: This procedure is intended for occa-

the interior of the dishwasher, you may use

white vinegar with the following procedure:

sional use only. Vinegar is an acid and

1. Load clean dishes and glasses in the

excessive use may damage your dishwasher.

 

dishwasher in regular manner. Do not load

 

silverware or other metals in the dishwasher.

 

2. Put 2 cups (473 mL) of household vinegar

 

in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring

 

cup, and stand it upright in the bottom rack.

 

 

 

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