• So_ Water Etching 2. Start an empty dishwasher on Rinse &
If the cloudy film is not removed after soaking Hold. During fill, open the door and ac
in vinegar (previous procedure), then the i/4 cup RoVer Rust Remover to the
condition is etching. This permanent film water. Allow the dishwasher to complet
occurs in unusual conditions under which the the cycle.
surface of the glass is pitted or eroded. It is 3. Follow with Quick Wash (add detergen,
permanent. The only permanent solution is to instal/
In the beginning stages, etching may be special filters which can remove iron and
identified by a "rainbow" look--shades of blue, manganese from the water.
purple, brown or pink may be seen when file
glass is held at an angle to the light. In
advanced stages the surface of the glassware Energy Saving .tips
appears frosted, spotted or cloudy.
You can help save energy if you:
Certain types of glassware will etch in any
dishwasher with the combination of soft water 1. Load correctly for best washing results.
(especially mechanically softened), an Incorrect loading may cause poor washing
excessive amount of detergent, heat and and lengthen the cycle.
prerinsing. There is no relationship to the cost 2. Do not we-rinse normally soiled dishes.
or quality of the glass. Use the recommended amount of deterge]
To prevent: £or good washing results without hand
1. Adjust the amount of detergent to the rinsing.
degree of water hardness (see page 6). 3. Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours
Local utilities recommend this to avoid
2. Lower the water temperature (see page 3). heavy usage of energy at certain times ofth
3. Do not manually prefinse dishes before day. Check with your utility company to see
loading in dishwasher. Prerinsing prior to if off-peak rates exist.
loading to remove all food soil aggravates 4. Wash full loads.
etching.
• Rust
Sometimes the dishes or the interior of the
dishwasher may turn a brown, red or black
color if iron or manganese is in the water. To
remove discoloration from dishwasher interior,
dishes and glassware (no metal items):
1. Select a rust removing compound, such as
RoVer Rust Remover. It is available from
Maytag Parts Distributors by using Part
No, 057961.
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