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PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
‘Dlshos not dry
Water is not hot
enough
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.
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.
No rinse aid
Fill rinse aid 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 loading aluminum utensils, especially any
chlna or white
rubbing against Items
utensils
llghtwelght foil container. Place so they do not touch
during washing dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
Chlpplng or
breaking
glassware
Etohlng -
permanent
tllmlng which
cannot be
removed
Improper loading
loo much detergent
in soft water
Inadequate rinsing
Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only Load
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
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 a detergent with a 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
assure adequate rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Dishes &
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 rt has
filled for the wash part of the cycle.
3. Add % to % cup (120 to 240 mL) of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores].
4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Permanent solutlon: Install an iron or manganese filter to
home water suoolv.
Small dark
Allowing salty or Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
spots on
acidic foods such as
flatware -
washing [use Rinse & Hold]. Clean stained items with silver
mayonnaise, vinegar,
stalnless steel,
polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver
fruit juices, salad
sliver plate, or
tlatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
dressings, milk
sterling or rust
Dlreot contact betwein these metals can cause perma-
products to remain on
spots on
nent damage to the sliver.
flatware.
stalnless steel
Undissolved
detergent coming in
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling dry deter-
gent on wet flatware.
contact with flatware
iiinze tarnish
Silverplate is worn off.
on sllverplate
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated.
Exposed base metal
takes on a bronzed hue.
Water lett In
bottom ot
dlshwasher
PI-
Dishwasher 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 posslbility 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