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Common dishwashing problems
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Hard water
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May
be necessary to install water softener.
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
sink until hot before starting.
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
improper detergent
water.
“0ld”detergent
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 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
No rinse aid
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions
on page 7.
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.
AIR DRY Setting used Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver.
Small partlcles
Spray arm or arms not
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
deposlted on
rotating freely
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Items
“0ld”detergent
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 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 (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
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
not filling properly
Dishes not
Water is not
washlng clean
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
hot enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink 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.
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
Spray arm or arms not
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
rotating freely
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Not enough detergent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
or improper
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
detergent water.
“0ld”detergent.
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 tostart dishwasher.
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).
not tilling properly
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