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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng and
Hard water
tllmlng
(hard water film]
Water IS not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent. or
improper detergent
“Old” detergent
Improper loading
No rinse aid
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions
on page 7
AIR DRY Setttng used Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May
be necessary to install water softener.
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.
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 and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content ..especially with hard
water
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
container, in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. 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.
Small partlcles
Spray arm or arms not
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
deporlted on rotating freely
ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Items
“Old” detergent
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
container, in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. Do not
fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Not enough
Use more dishwasher 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 (6O’C). Set
enough water healer thermostat lo a higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Optlon
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).
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 and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Optlon
Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware ore loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov-
erload. Do not nest Items
No rinse aid
Fill rinse aid dispenser
AIR DRY Setting used
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drying.
Black marks on Aluminum utensils
Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially a
dishes
rubbing against items llghtwelght toll container. Place so they do not touch
during washing
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser
Chlpplng or
Improper loadlng Do not overload Lood 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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