Sears 14171, 14172 Roblem, Caused, Solution, detergent, ermanent, in water, Black or gray

ROBLEM		CAUSED	BY	SOLUTION
Etching--		• Too much		• Reduce amount		of dishwasher	detergent
)ermanent		detergent		Use detergent with lower phosphorous content
filming	which	in soft water
cannot	be
removed		• Improper	loading	• Make sure	dishes	and glassware	are loaded
				properly to permit water spray to rinse all
				surfaces,	Do not	overload.

Water	left	• Normal amount of
in bottom		water
of tub

•It is normal for a small amount of clean water to remain in bottom of tub after each cycle.

•Clean the drain air gap. See User Maintenance Instructions.

Dishes and interior of dishwasher brown or yellow

•Iron or manganese: • Install an iron or manganese filter in home

in water water supply.

Film build-up on lower front of tub

Silverware stained

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•Some detergent did not dissolve

•Undissolved

detergentcontacting wet silverware

:•Acidic or salty food soils

•Use fresh, automatic dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with highest available

phosphorous content, especially if you have hard water. Raise water heater thermostat to

140°F if necessary. Run water at sink until hot before starting dishwasher. Remove film with dishwashing detergent and warm water.

•Avoid spilling dry detergent on wet silverware.Clean with silver polish.

•Use RINSE & HOLD cycle. Certain foods left on silverware for extended periods of time may cause pitting.

)nze tarnish

.,,i silver plate

•Silverplate worn • Remove tarnish with silver polish.

offexposingbase metal---takeson

bronzehue

Black or gray	• Metal utensils
marks on dish	rubbing against
	dishes during wash

Dishware chipped • Improper loading or broken

Dishwasher odor • Soiled dishes held

too long in dishwasher

•Vinylrackcoating

•Load metal utensils so they do not rub against dishes. Marks may be removed with mild abrasive cleanser and plastic scouring pad.

•Do not overload. Load glasses in upper rack only.See Ldading section for tips.

•Use RINSE '& HOLD cycle if dishes will not be washed at end of day.

•Plasticodorwill be gone after severalweeks use,

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