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Before calling for service . . .
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 o r b rown f ilm
on inside surfaces
Tea or coffee stains
using a solution of 1/2 cup of bleach and 3 cups 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.
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.
Dial is not in the
OFF
position
Turn the Dial to
OFF position and slide the door latch to the
left.
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.
Detergent cup lid
won t latch
Water standing in
This is normal
A small amount of clean water around the outlet on
the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water
seal lubricated.
the bottom of the tub
Dishwasher leaks
Overfill dispenser or rinse
aid spills
