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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. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure
is too low.
NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white vinegar rinse. This
procedure is intended for occasional 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 all silverware or metal items.
2. Put 2 cups ( 500 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 ( 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 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 under load 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
lnstallation 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?
It may be necessary to use a stain removal product to remove stains from your
dishwasher.Stains will not affect dishwasher performance.
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