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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spotting and
tllmlng
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
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
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 and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
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 dishwasherthrough 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
deposlted on rotating freely
“Old” detergent
Not enough
detergent, or
improper detergent
Water is not hot
enough
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not fillina orooerlv
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 tlghtly
closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
water.
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.
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
Dishes not
Water is not
washlng clean
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O”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 iterns.
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
or improper
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
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 to start dishwasher.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills].
not filling properly