Dishwasher
Edition: 2015-06 Model: W45A1A401L
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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.
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.
Tea or coffee stains
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.
Yellow or
brown
film on
inside
surfaces
Iron deposits in water
can cause an overall film
You have to call a water softener company for a
special filter.
White film
on inside
surface
Hard water minerals
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.
The detergent
lid cannot be
closed
properly
Clogged detergent residue is
blocking the catch.
Clean the detergent from the catch.
Detergent
left in
dispenser
cups
Dishes block detergent
Cups
Re-loading the dishes properly.
Steam Normal phenomenon
There is some steam coming through the vent by
the door
latch during drying and water draining.
Black or
gray marks
on dishes
Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes
Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those
marks.
Water
standing on
the bottom
of the tub
This is normal
A small amount of clean water around the outlet
on
the tub bottom keeps the water seal lubricated.
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