Whirlpool DISHWASHERS - Manual (Page 25)

C O M M O N D I S H W A S H I N G P R O B L E M S
Problem Cause Solution
Brown Stains on
Dishes and Dish­
washer Interior
High iron content in
water supply Remove by washing dishes (after food
soil has been removed) with 1 teaspoon
to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals
added to covered section of detergent
dispenser. Do not use detergent. Follow
with a Light Wash cycle with detergent.
If treatment is needed more often than
every other month, the installation of an
iron removal unit is recommended.
Orange Stains on
Dishwasher Interior Large amounts of
tomato based foods on
dishes placed in the
dishwasher
Stains may gradually fade over time.
Regular use of Heat Dry option may
cause stains to fade slower. Stains will
not affect dishwasher performance.
Regular use of Rinse & Hold cycle with
Air Dry option for partial loads will
reduce the likelihood of staining.
White Spots on
Cookware with
Non-Stick Finish Seasoning removed by
dishwasher detergents Re-season cookware after dishwasher
washing.
Odor in the Dish­
washer
Dishes only washed
every two to three days
Run a Rinse & Hold cycle at least once
or twice a day until a full load is accu­
mulated.
Chipping of Dishes Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so that they
are stable and do not strike together
from washing action. Moving racks in
and out smoothly will also minimize
chipping.
NOTE: Some types of china and
glassware are too delicate for automatic
dishwashing and should be hand­
washed; for example: antiques,
feather-edged crystal and similar types.
Removing spots and film
Keep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a
liquid rinse agent. A rinse agent prevents
water from forming droplets and drying as
spots or streaks.
To remove spots and film on dishes and
glasses, or hard water film on the interior of
the dishwasher, you may use white vinegar
with the following procedure;
1. Load clean dishes and glasses in dish­
washer in regular manner. Do not load
silverware or other metals in the dish­
washer.
2. Close and latch door.
3. Select the Heavy Wash cycle and Air Dry
option. Do not use detergent.
4. Allow dishwasher to run through the first
wash. When washer has filled for main
wash portion of cycle, unlatch and open
door.
5. Pour 2 cups of household vinegar into the
dishwasher.
6. Close and latch door. Allow dishwasher to
finish the cycle.
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