Dishes are damaged during a cycle, Noises, Dishes do not dry completely – Kenmore ULTRA WASH 665.16837 User Manual

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NOTE:

To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white

vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasionai 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 aii silverware or metal items.

2.

Put 2 cups (473 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 (sitica 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 prevent 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 non-stick 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 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 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). The sound should stop when the object is
ground up.

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 tor dryer dishes.

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