Kenmore 808353 - Manual (Page 8)

3 Dishwnshtng Problems . and Answers
PROBLEM
Dishes Not Clean
Spotting
Filming
Etching . ,
Silverware Stained or Pitted
Bronze Tarnish on Silverware,
Black Marks on Dinnerware ,
Aluminum Discoloration
Brown Stains !Rust) on Dishes or Tub
Dishes Not Dry
Dishes Chipping
Dishwasher Odor
Noise
Water in Tub Bottom
POSSIBLE CAUSE & SOLUTION
Water temperature is too low It should be from 140°F. to 150®F (60®C
to 66°C,},
Not enough water in the dishwasher.
Using old, lumpy detergent.
Improper loading. Items may be placed in the wrong position A knife or
a slender handle may have prevented spray arm turning
Caused by mineral deposits from hard or soft water left by evaporation
Use a wetting agent such as Jet Dry, Store dishwasher detergent in
a cool, dry place
Water is too hard Use more detergent, if hardness is greater than 12
grains, you may need to install a water softener Usually hard water
film can be removed by soaking a glass in a half and half solution of
vinegar and water.” if this proves effective, load the filmed glasses
and dishes into the dishwasher Operate on LIGHT WASH cycle. Slop
the machine after it has filled for the wash phase of the cycle and pour
in two cups of vinegar Close the door and let the machine complete
the cycle
“Some commercial products such as Glass Magic may be available in
your area.
Etching appears as a film and is impossible to remove. It can be retarded
by using smaller amounts of detergent- Thorough rinsing is important;
so load your dishwasher properly. Do not overload it. Dishwasher
water temperature should be at 140°F. I60“C ).
Can be caused by direct contact with detergent or prolonged contact
with acid or salty foods Do not lei detergent drop on silverware Rinse
tableware promptly if it has been exposed to staining foods.
Silverplate has worn off, exposing base metal, Silver polish can remove
tarnish but replating is necessary for permanent solution
Can be caused by metal objects rubbing the plate. Remove the marks by
soaking the plate in a mild bleach solution After this, wash the plate
in a normal dishwasher cycle.
Minerals in your water supply and high water temperature in
combination with some detergents can darken aluminum
Too much iron in your water. You may need iron removal equipment
installed
The water is too cool It should be at least 140“F {60°C ) at the dish­
washer
Improper loading Load dishes so the water can run off.
On machines without forced air drying, try opening the door slightly at
the beginning of the dry cycle. Unload after about an hour
Select "Hot Dry"
Use of wetting agent for those dishwashers equipped with automatic dis­
pensers helps water to sheet off faster
Improper loading Load glassware and dishes between the supports so
they are stable and cannot bump each other
Soiled dishes held too long in dishwasher Use RINSE 6 HOLD cycle for
dishes that will be washed later.
Some hard object Ibolile cap, measuring spoons, etc } may have fallen
into the bottom of the tub Clean the pump
A small amount of water wilt remain in the bottom of the tub alter each
cycle