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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spottlng and
tllmlng
CAUSED BY
Hard water
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-SOLUTION
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FIII detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest avallable phosphorus content May
be necessary to Install water softener
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C). Set
water heater thermostat to o higher setting Run water al
sink until hot before slortlng
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
water.
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
improper detergent
“Old” detergent
Improper loadlng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on rotating freely
Items
“Old” detergent
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
enough
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C] Set
water heater thermostat to o higher setting Run water of
sink until hot before starting
Water pressure may
be low, dlshwosher IS
not filling properly
Dlshes not dry
Water is not hot
enough
Improper loadlng
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
Black marks on Aluminum utensils
chlna or white rubbing ogalnst items
utensils during washing
Chlpplng or
breaklng
glassware
Improper loading
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.
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 o bar rinse aid such as Solid Jet DRY’ Follow package
directions
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse
4. 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 theirturning
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box in cool, dry place Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill dispensers unttl ready to start dishwasher
If water pressure IS low, do not use waler for other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running (to assure correct
fills)
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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
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so
spray
reaches all surfaces and Items drain properly Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Try a bar rrnse old such as Solid Jet DRY’ Follow package
directions
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drying
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Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensil;,’ e&clally any
llghtwelght foil container. Place so they do not touch
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and o mild abrasive cleanser
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Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only Load
between prongs, not over them Glasses loaded over
prongs
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not be supported and may chip or break.
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