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- Dishes only washed Run a Rinse & Hold cycle at least once
washer 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 3. Select the Heavy Wash cycle and Air DQI
from forming droplets and drying as spots or option. Do not use detergent.
streaks.
4. Allow dishwasher to run through the first
To remove spots and film on dishes and
wash. When washer has filled for main
glasses, or hard water film on the interior of
wash portion of cycle, unlatch and open
the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar
door.
with the following procedure:
5. Pour 2 cups of household vinegar into
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in dish-
the dishwasher.
washer in regular manner. Do not load
6. Close and latch door. Allow dishwasher
silverware or other metals in the dishwasher.
to finish the cycle.
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