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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng and
Hard water
Fill detergent dispensers to capactty Use dishwasher de-
fllmlng tergent with highest avallable phosphorus content. May
(hard water film]
be necessary to install water softener.
To remove spots and ftlm, try a vinegar nrtse...
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 IS not
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
srnk unth hot before starting
Not enough
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high.
detergent, or
est ovaltable phosphorus content .especially with hard
Improper detergent
water
“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.
Improper loading
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.
No rinse aid Does the rinse old dispenser need filling? See instructions
on page 7
AIR DRY Setting used
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver
Small partlcler
Spray arm or arms not
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
deposlted on
rotating freely
ing Be sure a utensrl has not prevented therrturning.
Items
“0ld”detergent Use only fresh dlshwasher 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 hrgh-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content. .especiallY with hard
improper detergent water
Water
IS
not hot
Water temperature should be at least 140LF (60°C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting.
Water pressure may
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
be low, dishwasher is
whtle dishwasher
IS
running (to assure correct fills).
not filling properly
Dlshes not dry
Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140°F [6O”C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run waler at
srnk until hot before starting.
Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov-
erload Do not nest items
No rinse old
Fill rinse old 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
dlshes
rubbing against items
llghtwelght loll 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 loading
Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
breaklng
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
glassware
prongs WIII not be supported and may chip or break.
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