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Silica film or etching (silica film is a milky, rainbow-colored deposit; etching is
a cloudy film)
Sometimes there is a water/chemical reaction with certain types of glassware.
This is usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water, alkaline
washing solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading the dishwasher, and the
heat of drying. It might not be possible to prevent the problem, except by hand
washing.
To slow this process use a minimum amount of detergent but not less than 1 tbs
(15 g) per load. Use a liquid rinse aid and under load the dishwasher to allow
thorough rinsing. Silica film and etching are permanent and cannot be removed.
Do not use heated drying.
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White spots on cookware with non-stick finish
Has the dishwasher detergent removed cookware seasoning? Reseason
cookware after washing in the dishwasher.
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Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher interior
Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes Using 1 - 3 tsp (5-15 ml)
of citric acid crystals added to the covered section of the detergent dispenser.
Do not use detergent. Follow with a Normal wash cycle with detergent. If
treatment is needed more often than every other month, the lnstallation of an
iron removal unit is recommended.
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Black or gray marks on dishes
Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing? Disposable aluminum items
can break down in the dishwasher and cause marking, Hand wash these items.
Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleaner.
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Orange stains on plastic dishes or dishwasher interior
Are large amounts of tomato-based foods on dishes placed in the dishwasher?
It may be necessary to use a stain removal product to remove stains from your
dishwasher. Stains will not affect dishwasher performance.
DISHES DO NOT DRY COMPLETELY
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Dishes are not dry
Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water drainage? Do not overload.
Refer to the "Dishwasher Loading" section. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying.
Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying.
Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Refer to the "Rinse Aid Dispenser" section.
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