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Black or Gray Marks on
Dishes
Aluminum markings
Aluminum pieces should be loaded so that they will not rub against
dinnerware during washing. Throw-away aluminum items should
not be dishwasher washed because they may break down and cause
marking. Aluminum markings can be removed by using a mild
abrasive cleanser.
Brown Stains on
Dinnerware and
Dishwasher Interior
High iron content in
water supply
Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been removed) with
1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals added to Main Wash
compartment of detergent dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow
with a LIGHT/CHINA WASH CYCLE with detergent. If treatment is
needed more often than every other month, the installation of an iron
removal unit is recommended.
White Spots on
Cookware with
Non-Stick Finish
Seasoning removed by
dishwasher detergents
Re-season cookware after dishwasher washing.
Odor in the
Dishwasher
Dishes only washed
every two to three days
Run a RINSE & HOLD CYCLE at least once or twice a day until a full
load is accumulated.
Chipping of Dishware Improper loading
Load dishes and glasses so that they are stable and do not strike
together from washing action. (Note: Some types of china and
glassware are too delicate for automatic dishwashing and should be
hand washed; for example: antiques, featheredged and similar types.)
Moving racks in and out smoothly will also minimize chipping.
Removable Filter
Needs Frequent
Cleaning
Filter is not placed in
dishwasher correctly
Make sure Removable Filter is seated properly under wash arm.
See page 17.
Spray nozzle on wash
arm is blocked
Remove lower wash arm — see page 16 — and turn upside down. On
under side of each tube is an indentation. In one of these indentations
is a nozzle (hole) which cleans filter. Check to make sure the nozzle is
not blocked.
Dishes not scraped
before loading
Make sure leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items are
scraped from dinnerware before loading.
Removing Spots and Film
To remove spots and film on dishware and
glasses, or hard water film on the interior of
the dishwasher, you may want to use
stripping products. These products are avail¬
able in the detergent section of your local
grocery store; follow the manufacturers'
directions.
Or you may use vinegar with the following
procedure:
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in
dishwasher in regular manner. Do not
load silverware or other metals in the
dishwasher.
2. Close and latch door and select
LIGHT/CHINA WASH CYCLE. Do not use
detergent. Allow dishwasher to run
through the first wash. When washer has
filled for main wash portion of cycle,
unlatch and open door. Add 2 cups of
household vinegar. Close and latch door
and re-select LIGHT/CHINA WASH
CYCLE.
3. After final rinse water has drained, cancel
cycle. Do not allow dishwasher to go
through dry portion of cycle.
4. For a final polish, put two tablespoons of
non-precipitating type water conditioner
in the right-hand Main Wash compart¬
ment of detergent dispenser, and run
dishwasher through complete LIGHT/
CHINA WASH CYCLE.
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