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PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
Dishes not Water is not
SOLUTION
Water temoerature should be at least 140°F fbO”C1. Set
washing clean
hot enough
water heater thermostat to a hrgher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Improper loadrng
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
Not enough detergent
or improper
detergent
“0ld”detergent.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not fillina oroperlv
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 their turning.
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.
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
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Cloudy film on Too much detergent Check for rarnbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue is the
glassware, in soft water
first sign of etchrng (corrosion of glass]. Reduce the amount
etching -
of dishwasher detergent. Use a detergent with a lower
permanent
phosphorus content.
corrosion
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 drarning. Do not overload.
Dishes 81
lnterlor of
dlshwasher
yellow or
brown
Iron or manganese in Temporary remedy:
water
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 ‘/4 to :i 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 supply
Bust spots on
Allowing salty or
Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
stalnless steel
acidic foods such as washing (use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained items with silver
-OR-
mayonnaise. vinegar,
polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver
Dark spots on
fruit juices, salad
tlatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
tlatware -
dressings, milk
Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
stalnless steel,
products to remain on
nent damage to the sliver.
sliver plate, or
flatware.
sterling
Undissolved
detergent coming in
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent on wet flatware.
contact wrth flatware
Bronze tarntsh
Silverplate is worn off Remove tarnish with silver poltsh. Have silver replated.
on sllverplate
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue.
Water left in
bottom ot
dishwasher
Drshwasher cycle not Allow dishwasher to complete cycle
completed
Clogged drain air
Some plumbing codes require use of a 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 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.