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SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS
ProblemCauseSolution
Brown stains High iron content Remove by washing dishes (after food soil
on dishes and in water supplyhas been removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 table-
dishwasher inte-spoon of citric acid crystals added to covered
riorsection of detergent dispenser. Do not use
detergent. Follow with a light wash cycle and
detergent. If treatment is needed more often
than every other month, we recommend
installation of an iron removal unit.
Orange stains Large amounts of Stains will not affect dishwasher performance
on dishwasher tomato-based foodsand can gradually fade over time. Regular use
interioron dishes placed inof Rinse Only reduces the chance of staining.
the dishwasherIf air in the dishwasher is heated during the
Odry� portion of the cycle, stains may fade
slower than if the Air Dry option is selected.
Odor in theDishes only washedRun a Rinse Only cycle at least once or twice
dishwasherevery 2-3 daysa day until a full load is accumulated.
Chipping ofImproper loading Load dishes and glasses so they are stable
dishesand 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 items.
Removing spots and film
Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a2.Put 2 cups of household vinegar (in a
liquid rinse agent. A rinseglass or dishwasher safe measuring cup)
agent prevents water fromstanding upright in the bottom rack.
forming droplets and drying as3.Close and latch the door.
spots or streaks.
4.Select the Normal Wash cycle and Air
To remove spots and film onDry option. Do not use detergent. Allow
dishes and glasses, or hard water film/limethe dishwasher to complete the entire
buildup on the interior of the dishwasher, youcycle.
may use white vinegar with the following
procedure:NOTE: This cleaning procedure is intended
for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid.
1.Load clean dishes and glasses in dish-
washer. Do not load silverware or other Excessive use may damage your
metals in the dishwasher.dishwasher.
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