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Spottlng and Hard water
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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 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...
I. 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 particles Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on
rotating freely
Items
“0ld”detergent
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
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.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturnlng.
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.
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
Dishes not dry 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 and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
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 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 loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any
chlna or whlte
rubbing against items llghtwelght
loil
container. Place so they do not touch
utensils
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 will not be supported and may chip or break.
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