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PROBLEM
Dishes not
washing clean
Etching -
permanent
tllmlng which
cannot be
removed
Dishes 6
lnterlor of
dlshwasher
yellow or
brown
-,.
Small dark
spots on
flatware -
stalnless steel,
sliver plate, or
sterling or rust
spots on
stalnless steel
BronzetarnIsh
on sllverplate
Water lett In
bottom of
dlshwasher
CAUSED BY
Water Is not
hot enough
Improper loadrng
Spray arm or arms not
rotatrng freely
Not enough detergent
or Improper
detergent
“0ld”detergent
Waterpressuremay
be low, dishwasher IS
not frlltng properly
loo much detergent
In soft water
Inadequate nnsrng
Iron or manganese tn
water
Allowrng salty or
acidic foods such OS
mayonnaise, vinegar,
fruit juices, salad
dressings, milk
products to remain on
flatware
Undissolved
detergent coming in
contact with flatware
.
Srlverplote is worn off.
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue.
Dishwasher cycle not
completed
Clogged drain air
gap
SOLUTION
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
water heater thermostat to o higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before startrng
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and Items drain properly Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented therrturnrng.
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with hrgh-
est available phosphorus content especially with hard
water
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher IS running (to assure correct fills]
Check for rornbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue
IS
the
first stgn of etching (corrosron of glass) Reduce the amount
of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower
phosphorus content
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
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’.to’ 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 falter to
home water supply
Rinse flatware that
IS
to stand for several hours before
washing (use Rinse & Hold) Clean stained items with silver
polish and re-wash Do not put stalnless steel and sliver
tlatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
nent damage to the sliver.
Remove spots with silver polish Avord spilling dry deter-
gent on wet flatware
Remove tarnish with srlver polish Hove silver replated
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.
Some plumbing codes require use of a dram air gap be-
tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system
of the house. The air gap is usually located above the sink
or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent
the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the
dishwasher due to o plugged drain. The drain air gap is
NOT
a
part of the dishwasher and
IS
NOT covered by the
dishwasher warranty. The drain air gap should be kept
clean to insure proper draining of the dishwasher
,.