Troubleshooting
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Spots and filming on | 1. | Extremely hard water. | To remove spots from glassware: | |
glasses and flatware | 2. | Low inlet temperature. | 1. | Take out all metal utensils out of the |
| 3. | Overloading the |
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| dishwasher. | 2. | Do not add detergent. |
| 4. | Improper loading. | 3. | Choose the longest cycle. |
| 5. | Old or damp powder | 4. | Start the dishwasher and allow it to run |
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| detergent. |
| for about 18 to 22 minutes, then it will be |
| 6. | Empty rinse agent |
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| dispenser. | 5. | Open the door to pour 2 cups of white |
| 7. | Incorrect dosage of |
| vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher. |
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| detergent. | 6. | Close the door and let the dishwasher |
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| complete the cycle. If the vinegar does |
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| not work: Repeat as above, except use |
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| 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric acid crystals |
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Cloudiness on | • | Combination of soft water | • | Use less detergent if you have soft water |
glassware |
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| and select a shortest cycle to wash the |
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| glassware and to get them clean. |
Yellow or brown film on | • | Tea or coffee stains. | • Using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and | |
inside surfaces |
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| 3 cups warm water to remove the stains |
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| by hand. |
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| WARNING: You have to wait for 20 |
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| minutes after a cycle to let the heating |
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| elements cool down before cleaning |
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| interior; Failing to follow this instruct may |
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| result in the risk of burns. |
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| • | Iron deposits in water can | • | You have to call a water softener |
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| cause an overall film. |
| company for a special filter. |
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White film on inside | • | Hard water minerals. | • | To clean the interior, use a damp sponge |
surface |
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| with dishwasher detergent and wear |
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| rubber gloves. Never use any other |
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| cleaner than dishwasher detergent for the |
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| risk of foaming or suds. |
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Detergent cup lid won’t | • | Dial is not in the OFF | • | Turn the Dial to OFF position and slide the |
latch |
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| door latch to the left. |
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Detergent left in | • | Dishes block detergent | • | |
dispenser cups |
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Steam | • | Normal phenomenon. | • | There is some steam coming through the |
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| vent by the door latch during drying and |
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| water draining. |
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Black or gray marks on | • | Aluminum utensils have | • | Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate |
dishes |
| rubbed against dishes. |
| those marks. |
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Water standing in the | • | This is normal. | • | A small amount of clean water around the |
bottom of the tub |
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| outlet on the tub bottom keeps the water |
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| seal lubricated. |
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42_ Troubleshooting