Whirlpool 400 warranty PROBLEM Spotting and filming continued

PROBLEM

Spotting and filming (continued)

Dishes do not dry completely

Silica fllm or etching (silica film is a white iridescent deposit; etching is a cloudy film)

Black or gray marks on dishes

White spots on cookware with non-stick finish

CAUSE		SOLUTION
Incorrect amount		Follow recommendations on page 10 for
of detergent		amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water
		generally require extra detergent.
Use of ineffective		Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly-
detergents		closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy
		detergent.
Insufficient	fill due to	Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
low water pressure		psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
		pump on the water supply may be neces-
		sary if pressure is too low.
Dishes do not drain		Dishes must have proper water drainage.
properly		Do not overload. Follow instructions for
		loading dishwasher on pages 7-9. Use a
		liquid rinse agent to speed draining.
Plastics		Some plastics, due to material, may need to
		be towel dried.
Water chemical		It may not be possible to prevent problem,
reaction with certain		except by hand washing. To slow this
types of glassware -		process, use a minimum amount of deter-
usually caused by		gent but not less than 1 tablespoon per load.
some combination of		Use a liquid rinse agent and underload the
soft or softened water,		dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica
alkaline washing		film and etching are permanent and cannot
solutions, insufficient		be removed. Use the AIR DRY option.
rinsing, overloading the
dishwasher, and heat
of drying.
Aluminum	items	Load aluminum items so that they will not
touching dishes		rub against dishes during washing. Do not
		wash throwaway aluminum items in the
		dishwasher because they may break down
		and cause marking. Remove aluminum
		markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser.
Seasoning	removed by	Reseason cookware after dishwasher
dishwasher	detergents	washing.

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