SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS
PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Brown stains | High iron content | Remove by washing dishes (after food soil |
on dishes and | in water supply | has been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 table- |
dishwasher inte- |
| spoon of citric acid crystals added to covered |
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| section of detergent dispenser. Do not use |
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| detergent. Follow with a light wash cycle and |
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| detergent. If treatment is needed more often |
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| than every other month, we recommend |
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| installation of an iron removal unit. |
Orange stains | Large amounts of |
on dishwasher | |
interior | on dishes placed in |
| the dishwasher |
Stains will not affect dishwasher performance and can gradually fade over time. Regular use of Rinse Only reduces the chance of staining. If air in the dishwasher is heated during the “dry” portion of the cycle, stains may fade slower than if the Air Dry option is selected.
Odor in the | Dishes only washed | Run a Rinse Only cycle at least once or twice |
dishwasher | every | a day until a full load is accumulated. |
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Chipping of | Improper loading | Load dishes and glasses so they are stable |
dishes |
| and do not strike together from washing |
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| action. Moving racks in and out slowly will also |
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| minimize chipping. |
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| NOTE: Some types of china and glassware |
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| are too delicate for automatic dishwashing |
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| and should be hand washed; for example: |
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| antiques, |
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| similar items. |
Removing spots and film
Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid rinse agent. A rinse
agent prevents water from
forming droplets and drying as
spots or streaks.
To remove spots and film on dishes and glasses, or hard water film/lime buildup on the interior of the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar with the following procedure:
1.Load clean dishes and glasses in dish- washer. Do not load silverware or other metals in the dishwasher.
2.Put 2 cups of household vinegar (in a glass or dishwasher safe measuring cup) standing upright in the bottom rack.
3.Close and latch the door.
4.Select the Normal Wash cycle and Air Dry option. Do not use detergent. Allow the dishwasher to complete the entire cycle.
NOTE: This cleaning procedure is intended for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid. Excessive use may damage your dishwasher.
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