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Dishes not Water 1s not
washing clean
hot enough
Improper loading
PROBLEM CAUSED BY
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
Spray arm or arms not
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after lood-
rototrng freely
ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented therr turnrng
Not enough detergent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
or improper
est available phosphorus content.. especially with hard
detergent water.
“0ld”detergent
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 tostort dishwasher.
If water pressure IS low. do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running (to assure correct fills]
Water pressure may
be low, dtshwasher IS
not filling properly
SOLUTION
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
water heater thermostat to a hrgher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting
Make sure dashes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drawn properly. Do not ov-
erload Do not nest items
Etching -
permanent
tiimlng which
cannot be
removed
Dishes &
interior of
dishwasher
yellow or
brown
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loo much detergent Check for rainbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue is the
In soft water
first sign of etching [corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount
of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with o lower
phosphorus content.
Inadequate rinsing
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.
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Iron or manganese in
Temporary remedy:
wo ter 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 ‘I~ to ‘% 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 filter
to
home water suoolv
Small dark
spots on
flatware -
stalniess steel,
silver plate, or
sterling or rust
spots on
stainless steel
Allowing salty or
ocrdrc foods such OS
mayonnaise. vinegar,
fruit juices, salad
dressings, milk
products to remarn on
flatware
Undissolved
detergent coming in
contact with flatware
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 stalniess steel and silver
flatware In the same silverware basket compartment.
Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
nent damage to the silver.
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling dry deter-
gent on wet flatware.
Bronze tarnish
Silverplate is worn off
Remove tarnish with silver polish Hove silver replated
on silverplate
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue.
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Water left in Dishwasher cycle not Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.
bottom of completed
dlshwasher
Clogged drain air Some plumbing codes require use of o drain air gap be-
gap
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 a plugged drain. The drain air gap is
NOT o 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.