Maytag ADB1700ADB - Manual (Page 12)

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■ 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 tbs (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 it 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 suggested.
■ 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? It may be necessary to use a stain removal product to
remove stains from your dishwasher. Stains will not affect
dishwasher performance.
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.
Dishes are not completely clean
■ Food soil left on the dishes
Is the dishwasher loaded correctly?
Did you choose the cycle that describes the most difficult soil in
your dishwasher? If you have some items with heavier soils, use a
heavier cycle.
Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results,
water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher.
Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use
recommended dishwasher detergents only. Do not use less than 1
tbs (15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Heavy
soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.
Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Do not
allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. Clean
dispenser when caked detergent is present.
Is the pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles and cans?
Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher
filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828
kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have questions about your
water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Do not use soap or laundry
detergents. Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.
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.