PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
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
dishwasher 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to
interior covered section of detergent dispenser. Do
not use detergent. Follow with a Low
Energy/China 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 perfor-
on dishwasher tomato based foods mance and can gradually fade over time.
interior on dishes placed in Regular use of Rinse/Wash Later reduces
the dishwasher the chance of staining. If air in the dish-
washer is heated during the ?dry? portion of
the cycle, stains may fade slower than if the
Air Dry option is selected.
Odoi in the Dishes only washed Run a Rinse/Wash Later cycle at least once
dishwasher every 2 to 3 days or twice a day until a full load is accumu-
lated.
Chipping of Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so they are stable
dishes 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
items.
Removing spots and film
Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a 2. Put 2 cups of household vinegar (in a glass
liquid rinse agent. A rinse or dishwasher safe measuring cup) stand-
agent prevents water from ing upright in the bottom rack.
forming droplets and drying as
3. Close and latch the door.
spots or streaks. 4. Select the Normal cycle and Air Dry option.
To remove spots and film on Do not use detergent. Allow the dishwasher
dishes and glasses, or hard water film/lime to complete the entire cycle.
buildup on the interior of the dishwasher, you
may use white vinegar with the following NOTE: This cleaning procedure is intended
procedure: for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid.
Excessive use may damage your dishwasher.
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in dish-
washer (see pages 6-9). Do not load
silverware or other metals in the
dishwasher.
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