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Problem
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Causes
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Solutions
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Preventive Measures
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Pitting of stainless steel items
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Prolonged contact with salty or highly acidic foods.
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Remove spots with silver polish. Rewash.
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Wash soon after use, or rinse items (use "rinse-hold" cycle) if they will not
be washed right away.
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Contact of wet items with undissolved or highly concentrated detergent.
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Same as above.
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Do not overload silverware basket.
Avoid spilling or pouring detergent directly on flatware. Make sure
dispenser cup is properly closed, and close dishwasher door slowly. If
possible, move basket away from dispenser cups.
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Contact between silver and stainless steel in the dishwasher.
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Same as above.
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Place silverware and stainless steel flatware in silverware basket so
they do not touch. Most silver knives have stainless steel blades; make
sure knives are all placed with blades in the same direction.
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