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Common Dishwashing Problems
Spotting and filming
Hard water
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use
dishwasher detergent with highest available
phosphorus content. May be necessary lo
install water softener.
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse..
1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use Air Dry
Option.
2. Remove all metal items.
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a
container on the bottom rack.
4. Run dishwasher lhrough a complete washing
cycle.
Water is not hot enough
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
(60°C). Set water healer thermostat to a higher
setling. Run water at sink until hot before starting
and do not use Lo-Energy Wash Option.
Not enough detergent, or improper
detergent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergenl
with highesl available phosphorus conlent...
especially with hard waler.
“Old” detergent
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place.
Discard old detergent. Do nol fill dispensers
unlil ready lo slarl dishwasher.
Improper loading
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
so spray reaches all surfaces and ilems drain
properly. Do nol overload. Do nol nesl items.
Make sure large ilems do not block spray from
reaching delergen! dispensers.
No rinse agent
Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?
See instructions on page 13.
AIR DRY Setting used
Drying without heatmay result in some spotting
of glasses and silver.
Small particles deposited on items
Spray arm not rotating freely
Check spray arms to make sure lhey turn freely
aHer loading. Be sure a utensil has nol prevenled
lheir turning.
“Old” detergent
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place.
Discard old detergent. Do nol fill dispensers
until ready lo start dishwasher.
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Not enough detergent, or improper
detergent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use delergent
with highest available phosphorus content...
especially with hard water.
Water is not hot enough
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
(60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
and do not use Lo-Energy Wash Option.
Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
If water pressure is low, do not use waler for other
purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure
correct fills).
Dishes not dry
No rinse
agent
Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?
See instructions on page 13.
Water is not hot enough
Wafer temperature should be at least 140°F
(60°C). Set water healer thermostat lo a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting.
Improper loading
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
AIR DRY Setting used
Allow more time when using Air Dry Option, or
use Heat Dry Option. Plastic items may need
towel drying.
Black marks on dishes
Aluminum utensils rubbing against
itet’I?S
during washing
Use care in loading aluminum utensils,
especially any lightweight foil container. Place so
they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks
with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasrve
cleanser.
Chipping or breaking glassware
Improper loading
Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only.
Load between prongs, not over them. Glasses
loaded over prongs will not be supported and may
chip or break.