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PROBLEM
Spotting
mnd filming
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CAUSE
Incorrect
amount
of detergent
Use of ineffective
detergents
Insufficient fill due to
low water pressure
SOLUTION
Follow recommendations on page
10
for
amount. Heavy soil andlor hard
water
generally require extra detergent.
Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly-
closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy
detergent.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply may be neces-
sary if pressure is too low.
Cycle takes
extremely long
time
Water temperature
istoolow
Dishwasher is not
installed properly
If needed, turn home water heater up to
ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F
(49%) minimum. See “To check water
temperature” on page 19.
Undercounter dishwashers require ad-
equate enclosure for proper operation. See
Installation Instructions for complete
information.
Dishes do not
Dishes do not drain
Dishes must have proper water drainage.
dry completely
prow~y
Do not overload. Follow instructions for
loading dishwasher on pages 6-9. Use a
liquid rinse agent to speed draining.
Plastics
Some plastics, due to material, may
need to be towel dried.
Silica film
or etching
(silica film is a
white iridescent
deposit; etching
is a cloudy film)
Water chemical
It may not be possible to prevent problem,
reaction with certain
except by hand-washing. To slow this
types of glassware -
process, use a minimum amount of deter-
usually caused by
gent but not less than one tablespoon per
some combination of
load. Use a liquid rinse agent and
soft or softened water,
underload the dishwasher to allow thorough
alkaline washing
rinsing. Silica film and etching are perma-
solutions, insufficient
nent and cannot be removed. Use the AIR
rinsing, overloading the
DRY option.
dishwasher, and heat
of drying
Black or gray
Aluminum items
Load aluminum items so that they will not
marks on dishes touching dishes
rub against dishes during washing. Do not
wash throwaway aluminum items in the
dishwasher because they may break down
and cause marking. Remove aluminum
markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser.
White spots on
Seasoning removed by
Reseason cookware after dishwasher
cookware with
dishwasher detergents washing.
nonstick finish
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