Sears 14172 - Manual (Page 17)

HOBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Etching—
permanent
filming which
cannot be
removed
•Too much
detergent
in soft water
•improper loading
•Reduce amount of dishwasher detergent.
Use detergent with lower phosphorous content.
•Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
properly to permit water spray to rinse all
surfaces. Do not overload.
Water left
in bottom
of tub •Normal amount of
water
•It is normal for a small amount of clean water
to remain in bottom of tub after each cycle.
•Clean the drain air gap. See User
Maintenance Instructions.
Dishes and
interior of
dishwasher
brown or yellow
•Iron or manganese
in water
•Install an iron or manganese filter in home
water supply.
Film build-up on
lower front of tub
•Some detergent
did not dissolve
•Use fresh, automatic dishwasher detergent.
Use detergent with highest available
phosphorous content, especially if you have
hard water. Raise water heater thermostat to
140°F if necessary. Run water at sink until hot
before starting dishwasher. Remove film with
dishwashing detergent and warm water.
Silvenvare
stained
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•Undissolved
detergent contacting
wet silverware
•Acidic or salty
food soils
•Avoid spilling dry detergent on wet
silvenware. Clean with silver polish.
•Use RINSE & HOLD cycle. Certain foods left
on silverware for extended periods of time may
cause pitting.
)nze tarnish
^■1 silver plate
•Silver plate worn
off exposing base
metal—takes on
bronze hue
• Remove tarnish with silver polish.
Black or gray
marks on dish •Metal utensils
rubbing against
dishes during wash
•Load metal utensils so they do not rub against
dishes. Marks may be removed with mild
abrasive cleanser and plastic scouring pad.
Dishware chipped
or broken
•Improper loading •Do not overload. Load glasses in upper rack
only. See Lolading section for tips.
Dishwasher odor •Soiled dishes held
too long in
dishwasher
•Vinyl rack coating
•Use RINSE & HOLD cycle if dishes will not be
vrashed at end of day.
• Plastic odor will be gone after several weeks use.
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