Problem | Cause | ||
Brown | Stains on | High | iron content in |
Dishes | and Dish- | water | supply |
washer | Interior |
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Solution
Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to covered section of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent, use Normal Wash cycle (if available). Follow with a Light Wash cycle with detergent. (For models with rocker switches and one wash cycle, use Wash cycle twice.) If treatment is needed more than every other month, the installation of an iron removal unit is recommended.
Orange Stains on Large amounts of
Dishwasher Interior tomato based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher.
Stains may gradually fade over time. Regular use of Heat Dry option may cause stains to fade slower. Stains will not affect dishwasher performance. Regular use of Rinse 8 Hold cycle with Air Dry option for partial loads will reduce the likelihood of staining.
White Spots on Cookware with
Odor in the Dish- washer
Seasoning removed by
dishwasher detergents washing.
Dishes | only washed | Run | a Rinse | & Hold | cycle (if available) |
every | two to three days | at least once | or twice | a day until a full | |
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| load | is accumulated. |
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Chipping of Dishes | Improper loading | Load dishes and glasses so that they |
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| are stable and do not strike together |
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| from washing action. Moving racks in |
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| and out smoothly will also minimize |
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| chipping. |
NOTE: Some types of china and glassware are too delicate for automatic dishwashing and should be hand- washed: for example: antiques,
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