Sears 14172 - Manual (Page 16)

PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Dishes not dry •Water is not hot •Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F if :
necessary.
•COOL DRY option
selected
•Do not select COOL DRY drying option. Allow
dishes to dry in heated air.
•Improper loading •Load dishes so items drain properly. Avoid
overloading.
•Rinse agent­
dispenser empty
•Fill rinse agent dispenser if empty.
Spotting and
filming
•Hard water
•Fill detergent cups to capacity. Use dishwasher
detergent with highest available phosphorous
content. May be necessary to install a water
softener.
•Water is not hot
•Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F.
•COOL DRY drying
option selected
•Drying without heat may cause some
spotting. Do not select COOL DRY option.
•Not enough or.
poor quality
detergent
•Use more fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent. Use detergent with highest
available phosphorous content,
especially if you have hard water.
•Old detergent •Use only fresh, automatic dishwasher
detergent. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry
place. Discard old, lumpy or separated
detergent. Do not fill detergent dispenser
until ready to wash.
•No rinse agent •Rll rinse agent dispenser.
To remove stubborn spots and film froi. I
glassware: 1
1. Remove all metal utensils from the
dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select POTS PANS cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for
18 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now
be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups
(500 ml) white vinegar into bottom of
dishwasher.
6. Close the door and allow to complete the
cycle.
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as
above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most
drugstores carry citric acid crystals.)
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