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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
WHAT TO DO
Spots and fi lming on
glasses and fl atware
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 about 18 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 fi lm 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 fi lm.
•
You have to call a water softener
company for a special fi lter.
White fi lm 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.
Detergent cup lid won’t
latch
•
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.
Water standing in 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.
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oubleshooting
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