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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
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 about18 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.
Yellow or
brown film
on inside
surfaces
White film on
inside surface
Iron deposits in
water can cause
an overall film
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.
Hard water minerals
Tea or coffee stains
You have to call a water softener company for a special filter.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
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.
