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PROBLEM ”
CAUSED BY
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Dishes not
washing clean
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Etching -
permanent
tllmlng which
cannot be
removed
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Dlshes 6
lnterlor of
dlshwasher
yellow or
brown
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Small dark
spots on
flatware -
stainless steel,
silver plate, or
sterling or rust
spots on
stainless steel
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Water is not
hot enough
Improper loading
Spray arm or arms not
rototlng freely
Not enough detergenl
or improper
detergent
“0ld”detergent
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher IS
not filling properly
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loo much detergent
in soft water
Inadequate rlnslng
Iron or manganese in
water
Allowing salty or
acidic foods such as
mayonnaise, vinegar,
fruit juices, salad
dressings, milk
products to remain on
flatware
Undissolved
detergent coming In
contact with flatware
Bronze tarnish
Silverplate
IS
worn off
on silverplate
Exposed base metal
to kes on CI bronzed
hue
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Water left in
Dishwasher cycle not
bottom of
completed
dishwasher
Clogged drown air
gap
SOLUTION
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60-C). Set
water heater thermostat to a hrgher settrng 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
Make sure large items do not block spray from reachrng
detergent dispensers.
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented thelrturning
Use more dtshwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content especially with hard
water
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tlghtly
closed box in cool, dry place Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent 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].
Check for rainbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue
IS
the
first sign of etching (corrosion of glass] Reduce the amount
of dishwasher detergent Use o detergent with o lower
phosphorus content
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
assureadequate rinsing and draining Do not overload.
Temporary remedy:
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 ’ 2 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
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 stalnless steel and sliver
flatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
nent damage to the sllver.
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling dry deter-
gent on wet flatware
Remove tarnish with silver polish Have silver replated
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle
Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be-
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 neorthe 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