Stained tub
interior
Detergent with
colorant was used
Make sure that the detergent is the one without colorant.
Dishes and
flatware
not clean
Make sure that the action of the detergent dispenser
and spray arms are not blocked by large dishware.
Improper program
Improper basket
loading
Select a stronger programme.
Spots and
filming on
glasses and
flatware
1 Extremely hard
water
2 Low inlet
temperature
3 Overloading the
dishwasher
4 Improper loading
5 Old or damp
powder detergent
6 Empty rinse agent
dispenser
7 Incorrect dosage
of detergent
To remove spots from glassware:
1 Take out all metal utensils out of the dishwasher.
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Choose the longest cycle.
4 Start the dishwasher and allow it to run for about
18 to 22 minutes, then it will be in the main wash.
5 Open the door to pour 2 cups of white vinegar
into the bottom of the dishwasher.
6 Close the door and let the dishwasher complete
the cycle. If the vinegar does not work: Repeat
as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml)of citric acid
crystals instead of vinegar.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Cloudiness
on glassware
Combination of soft
water and too much
detergent
Use less detergent if you have soft water and select a
shortest cycle to wash the glassware and to get them
clean.
Yellow or
brown film
on inside
surfaces
White film on
inside surface
The Detergent
dispenser lid
cannot be
closed prop
-erly
Detergent left
in dispenser
cups
Steam
Black or
gray marks
on dishes
Water
standing on
the bottom
of the tub
Iron deposits in
water can cause
an overall film
Dishes block
detergent Cups
Using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and 3 cups of
warm water to remove the stains by hand.
WARNING
You have to wait for 20 minutes after a cycle to let the
heating elements cool down before cleaning interior;
otherwise, burns will happen.
To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with
dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves. Never
use any other cleaner than dishwasher detergent for the
risk of foaming or suds.
Hard water minerals
Clogged detergent re
-sidue is blocking the
catch
Tea or coffee stains
Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those marks.
There is some steam coming through the vent by the
door latch during drying and water draining.
Re-loading the dishes properly.
Clean the detergent from the catch.
You have to call a water softener company for a special
filter.
Aluminum utensils
have rubbed
against dishes
Normal phenomenon
A small amount of clean water around the outlet on
the tub bottom keeps the water seal lubricated.
This is normal
Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser.
Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead
to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher
leaks
Dishwasher
isn't level
Make sure the dishwasher is level.
Overfill dispenser or
rinse aid spills
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