PROBLEM
SOLUTION
DAMAGE T ODISHWARE
Improper loading cancause dishes
t o become chipped or damaged.
(See specific loading
instructions within this guide.)
CLOUDY OR SPOTTED
NOTES:
DISHWARE
(AND HARD
WATER SOLUTION)
•
Liquid
rinse aid
is necessary
for drying
and to reduce
spotting.
•
Use the correct
amount
of detergent.
Confirm
that the cloudiness
is removable
by soaking
the item in white
vinegar
for 5 minutes.
If the cloudiness
disappears,
it is due to hard
water.
Adjust
the amount
of detergent
and
rinse aid.
(See "HARD
WATER
[WHITE
RESIDUE
ON
DISHWASHER
INTERIOR
OR
GLASSWARE]
in "Troubleshooting.")
If it does
not come
clear,
it is clue to etching
(see
below).
Be sure the incoming
water
temperature
is set at 120°F
(49°C).
Try using
the High
Temp
and
Sani
Rinse options.
To remove
spotting,
run a vinegar
rinse through
the dishwasher.
•
Wash
and
rinse the affected
dishware
and
load
into dishwasher.
Remove
all silverware
and metal
items.
Put 2 cups (500
mL) of white
vinegar
in a glass
measuring
cup
in the
lower
rack.
Run a normal
cycle
with
the Heated
Dry option
turned
off.
No detergent
is
needed.
ETCHING
(PERMANENT
CLOUDINESS)
LEAKING WATER
TUB IS DISCOLORED
This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware
and can be caused by a combination
of:
water
that is too hot, from using too much detergent with soft water
or by pre-washing.
Detergent
needs food soil to act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware
is
permanently
damaged.
To avoid further etching, adjust the detergent amount to match the
water
hardness, stop pre-washing,
and use water
heating options only when incoming
water
temperature
is below 120°F (49°C).
Be sure dishwasher has been installed properly
and is level.
Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent accurately
and use only
detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try
another
brand of detergent if sudsing continues.
To avoid rinse aid leaking
from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached
and avoid
overfilling.
NOTES:
•
High
iron content
in the water
can discolor
the tub.
•
Tomato-based
foods
can
discolor
the tub or dishware.
A citrus-based
cleaner
can be used to clean.
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