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PROBLEM
CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Dishes not washing clean
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Spray arm not rotating freely Check spray arm to make sure it turns
freely after loading. Be sure a utensil has
not prevented it from turning.
Not enough detergent or improper
detergent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use
detergent with highest available
phosphorus content . . especially with
hard water.
“Old” detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent.
Store tightly closed container in cool, dry
place. Discard old detergent. Do not fill
dispensers until ready to start
dishwasher.
Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is If water pressure is low, do not use water
not filling properly
for other purposes while dishwasher is
running (to assure correct fills).
Cloudy film on glassware, etching-
permanent corrosion
Too much detergent in soft water Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A
rainbow hue is the first sign of etching
(corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount
of dishwasher detergent. Use a detergent
with a lower phosphorus content.
Inadequate rinsing
If water pressure is low do not use water
for other purposes while dishwasher is
running (to assure correct water fills).
Make sure dishes and glassware are
loaded properly to assure adequate
rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Dishes & interior of dishwasher
yellow or brown
Iron or manganese in water
Temporary remedy:
1. Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash”
cycle.
2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to
stop it when it has filled for the wash
part of the cycle.
3. Add l/4 to l/2 cup (120 to 240 mL) of
citric acid crystals (usually available in
drugstores).
4. Close and latch door to complete
cycle.
Permanent solution: Install an iron or
manganese filter to home water supply.
Rust spots on stainless steel
-OR-
Dark spots on flatware-stainless
steel, silver plate, or sterling
Allowing salty or acidic foods such as
mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit juices, salad
dressings or milk products to remain on
flatware.
Rinse flatware that is to stand for several
hours before washing. Clean stained
items with silver polish and re-wash. DO
not put stainless steel and silver flatware
in the same silverware basket
compartment. Direct contact between
these metals can cause permanent
damage to the silver.
Undissolved detergent coming in contact
with flatware
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid
spilling concentrated detergent on wet
flatware.
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