Problem Cause Solution
Brown Stains on High iron content in Remove by washing dishes (after food
Dishes and Dish- water supply soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon
washer Interior to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals
added to covered section of detergent
dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow
with
a
Light Wash cycle with detergent.
If treatment is needed more often than
every other month, the installation of an
iron removal unit is recommended.
Orange Stains on Large amounts of Stains may gradually fade over time.
Dishwasher Interior tomato based foods on Regular use of Heat Dry option may
dishes placed in the cause stains to fade slower. Stains will
dishwasher. not affect dishwasher performance.
Regular use of Rinse & Hold cycle with
Air Dry option for partial loads will
reduce the likelihood of staining.
White Spots on Seasoning removed by Re-season cookware after dishwasher
Cookware with dishwasher detergents washing.
Non-Stick Finish
Odor in the Dish-
washer Dishes only washed Run a Rinse & Hold cycle at least once
every two to three days or twice a day until a full load is accu-
mulated.
Chipping of Dishes Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so that they
are stable and do not strike together
from washing action. Moving racks in
and out slowly will also minimize
chipping.
NOTE:
Some types of china and
glassware are too delicate for automatic
dishwashing and should be hand-
washed; for example: antiques,
feather-edged crystal and similar types.
Removing spots and film Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a 2. Close and latch door.
liquid
rinse
agent. A
rinse
agent prevents
Water
from forming droplets and drying as spots or 3. Select the Heavy Wash cycle and Air DQI
streaks. option. Do not use detergent.
To remove spots and film on dishes and 4. Allow dishwasher to run through the first
glasses, or hard water film on the interior of wash. When washer has filled for main
the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar wash portion of cycle, unlatch and open
with the following procedure: door.
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in dish- 5. Pour 2 cups of household vinegar into
washer in regular manner. Do not load the dishwasher.
silverware
or
other metals in the dishwasher. 6. Close and latch door. Allow dishwasher
to finish the cycle.
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