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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spotting and
fllmlng
Hard water
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent. or
improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
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Small partlcles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on
rotating freely
Items
“Old” detergent
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May
be necessary to install water softener.
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.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
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.
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.
Try a bar rtnse aid such as Solid Jet DRY’. Follow package
directions.
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse
1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY.
2. Remove all metal Items.
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a container on the
bottom rack.
4. Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver.
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning
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.
Not enough
Use more dtshwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content .-especially with hard
improper detergent
water
Water is not hot
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before starting
Water pressure may
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
be low, dishwasher is while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
not filling properly
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Dlshes not dry
Water is not hot
Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (60 C]. Set
enough
water heater thermostat to 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 ov-
erload Do not nest items
No rinse aid
Try a bar rinse aid such as Solid Jet DRY”. Follow package
directions.
AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying.
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Slack marks on
Aluminum utensils Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, erpeclally any
chlna or white
rubbing against items llghtwelght foil container. Place so they do not touch
utensils
during washing dishes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
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Chlpplng or Improper loading
Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
breaklng
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
glassware
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
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