PROBLEM
Spotting
and filming
(continued)
CAUSE
Incorrect amount
of detergent
Use of ineffective
detergents
SOLUTION
Follow recommendations on page 11 for
amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water
generally require extra detergent.
Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly
closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy
detergent.
Insufficient fill due to
low water pressure
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
is too low
If needed, turn home water heater up to
ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F
(49°C) minimum. See “To check water
temperature” on page 20.
Dishwasher is not
installed properly
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
properly
Do not overload. Follow instructions for
loading dishwasher on pages 7-l 0. 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 underload
soft or softened water,
the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing.
alkaline washing
Silica film and etching are permanent and
solutions, insufficient
cannot be removed. Use the Air Dry option.
rinsing, over-loading
the 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 throw-away 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.
non-stick flnish
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