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NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white

vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasional use

only. Vinegar is an acid, and using it too often could damage

your dishwasher.

1. Wash and rinse dishes. Use an air-dry or an energy-

saving dry option. Remove all silverware or metal items.

2. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or

dishwasher-safe

measuring cup on the bottom rack.

3. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle

using an air-dry or an energy-saving

dry option. Do not

use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.

Silica film or etching

(silica film is a milky, rainbow-

colored

deposit;

etching is a cloudy film)

Sometimes there is a water/chemical

reaction with certain

types of glassware. This is usually caused by some

combination

of soft or softened water, alkaline washing

solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading

the dishwasher,

and the heat of drying. It might not be possible to avoid the

problem, except by hand washing.

To slow this process use a minimum amount of detergent but

not less than 1 tb (15 g) per load. Use a liquid rinse aid and

underload the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica

film and etching are permanent and cannot be removed. Do

not use heated drying.

White spots on cookware

with nonstick

finish

Has the dishwasher

detergent removed cookware

seasoning? Reseason cookware after washing in the

dishwasher.

•

Brown stains on dishes and dishwasher

interior

Does your water have high iron content? Rewash dishes

using 1-3 tsp (5-15 mL) of citric acid crystals added to the

covered section of the detergent dispenser. Do not use

detergent. Follow with a normal wash cycle with detergent. If

treatment is needed more often than every other month, the

installation of an iron removal unit is recommended.

Black or gray marks on dishes

Are aluminum items rubbing dishes during washing?

Disposable aluminum items can break down in the

dishwasher and cause marking. Hand wash these items.

Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleaner.

Orange stains on plastic dishes or dishwasher interior

Are large amounts of tomato-based

foods on dishes placed

in the dishwasher? Stains can gradually fade over time.

Regular use of heated drying will slow fading. Stains will not

affect dishwasher

performance.

Regular use of a rinse cycle

and an air-dry or energy-saving

dry option will reduce the

likelihood of staining.

Dishes do not dry completely

•

Dishes are not dry

Did you load your dishwasher to allow proper water

drainage? Do not overload. Refer to the "Dishwasher

Loading" section. Use a liquid rinse aid to speed drying.

Are the plastics wet? Plastics often need towel drying.

Is the rinse aid dispenser empty? Refer to the "Rinse Aid

Dispenser" section.

Did you use an air-dry or energy-saving

dry option? Use a

heated drying option for dryer dishes.

Dishes are damaged

during a cycle

•

Chipping of dishes

Did you load the dishwasher

properly? Load the dishes and

glasses so they are stable and do not strike together from

washing action. Minimize chipping by moving the rack in and

out slowly.

NOTE: Antiques, feather-edged

crystal, and similar types of

china and glassware might be too delicate for automatic

dishwashing.

Wash by hand.

Noises

•

Grinding, grating, crunching or buzzing sounds

A hard object has entered the wash module (on some

models). When the object is ground up, the sound should

stop. If the noise persists after a complete cycle, call for

service.