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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Spots and filming
UseJet-Dry
rinse agent to re move s pots and prevent new film buildup.
on glasses and
To remove stubborn spots a nd pre-exis ti ng film from gla sswa re:
flatware
1 Remove all m et al utensi ls fro m the dishwas her.
2 Do not add detergent.
3 Star t the dishwash er an d al low to r un for 3 0 minutes . Dishwasher
will now be in the ma in wash.
4 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) of white vinegar into the
bottom of the dishwasher.
5 Close the door and allow to complet e the cycle. If vine gar rinse do es not
work: Repeat as above, Except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of
citric acid crystals
instead of vinegar.
Cloudiness on
Combination of soft water and
This is called Etching a nd is permanent. To prevent this from happening,
glassware
too much detergent
Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the sh ortest
cycle that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering
Lower the water h eate r temperature.
the dishwasher exceeds 150°F
Black or gray
Aluminum utensils have
Remove marks with a m ild, abrasive cleaner.
marks on dis h es
rubbed against dishes
Y ellow or brown film
Tea or coffee stains
Remove the stain by hand, using a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
on inside surfaces
3cupswarmwater.
CAUTION
Before cleaning interior wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the
temperature to cool down. Failure to do can result in scalding.
An overall yellow or brown film can
A speci al filter in the water supply line is the only way to correct
be caused by iron de posits in water
this problem. Contact a water softener company.
White f il m o n i nsid e Hard w ater mi ne rals
To clean the interior, apply dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge.
surfaces
Wear rubber gloves.
Do n ot
u se any type of cleanser other than
dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascad e
Cascade CompleteAnd Electrasol Automatic Dishwashing Detergents
have been ap proved for use in your dishwasher.
Dishes don t dry
'
Low inlet water temperature
Make sure inlet wat er tem peratur e is corre ct (see page 4 ).
Rinse agent d ispenser is empty
Check the rinse agent dispenser.
Dishwasher won t
'
Fuse is blown, or the
Replace fu se or reset circuit breaker. Remove any other ap pliances
circuit breaker tripped
from the circuit.
Steam Thisisnormal
Steam comes through the vent during washing, drying and when
water is being pumped ou t.
Extremely hard water
Low inlet water temperature
Overloading the dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder detergent
Rinse agent dispenser empty
Too little detergent
Before you call for service
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