Yellow or
brown film
on inside
surfaces
Tea or coffee stains
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.
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.
The Detergent
dispenser lid
cannot be
closed prop
-erly
Clogged detergent re
-sidue is blocking the
catch
Clean the detergent from the catch.
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.
Water
standing on
the bottom
of the tub
This is normal
A small amount of clean water around the outlet on
the tub bottom keeps the water seal lubricated.
Dishwasher
leaks
Overfill dispenser or
rinse aid spills
Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser.
Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead
to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher isn’t level
Make sure the dishwasher is level.
Water
standing on
the bottom
of the tub
Food residue or glass shards
clogged the pump.
Remove foreign body.
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