Kenmore 15808 - Manual (Page 21)

TVoubleshooting Guide
Spots or stains on dishes (cont.)
PROBLEM ... CAUSE... SOLUTION ...
White spots on
cookware
with
non-stick finish
Seasoning removed by dish­
washer detergents Reseason cookware after dishwasher washing.
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 Normal Wash cycle
with detergent. If treatment is needed more often than
every other month, the installation of an iron removal
unit is recommended.
Biack or gray marks
on dishes Aluminum items Aluminum items should be loaded so that they will not
rub against dishes during washing. Throwaway aluminum
items should not be washed in the dishwasher because
they may break down and cause marking. Aluminum
markings can be removed by using a mild abrasive
cleanser.
Orange stains on
plastic dishes or
dishwasher interior Large amounts of tomato-
based foods in dishes placed
in the dishwasher Stains may gradually fade over time. Regular use of heat­
ed drying may cause stains to fade slower. Stains
will not affect dishwasher performance. Regular use of
Quick Rinse cycle or No Heat Dry option will reduce the
likelihood of staining.
Dishes do not dry completely
Dishes are not dry Dishes do not drain properly
Plastics
Rinse agent dispenser
is empty
No Heat Dry option was used
Dishes must have proper water drainage. Do not over­
load. Refer to the “Loading Your Dishwasher” section,
pages 7-9. Use a liquid rinse agent to speed drying.
Some plastics, due to material, may need to be
towel dried.
Refer to the “Using the rinse agent dispenser” section,
page 11.
Do not use the No Heat Dry option.
Dishes are damaged during cycle
Chipping of dishes Improper loading
Load dishes and glasses so that they are stable and do
not strike together from washing action. Moving rack in
and out slowly will also minimize chipping.
NOTE: Some types of china and glassware are too deli­
cate for automatic dishwashing and should be hand
washed; for example: antiques, feather-edged crystal,
and similar types.
Noises
Grinding, grating,
crunching, or
buzzing sounds Hard object entered the
Ultra Wash module Sound should stop when object Is ground up.
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