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CAUSED BV
SOLUTION
Dishes not dry
Water is not hot
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to o 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 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
dishes
Use care In loading alumlnum utensils, especially a
rubbing ogolnst items
llghtwelght loll container. Place so they do not touch
during washing dlsher. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
Chlpplng or
breaking
tmproper loading Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
glassware
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
Cloudy film on
loo much detergent
glassware,
Check for rainbow hue on glosses. A rainbow hue is the
in soft water
etching -
first sign of etching (corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount
permanent
of dishwasher detergent. Use o detergent with a lower
phosphorus content.
corrosion
Inadequate rinsing
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 o “one wash” cycle.
2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has
filled for the wash port 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 completecycle
Permanent solution: Install an tron or manganese filter to
home water SUDDIV.
Rust spots on
stalnless steel
-OR-
Dark spots on
flatware -
stalnlers steel,
sliver plate, or
rterllng
Allowing salty or
acidic foods such as
mayonnaise, vinegar,
fruit juices, salad
dressings, milk
products to remain on
flatware.
Undissolved
detergent coming in
contact with flatware
Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
washing (use Rinse & Hold]. Clean stained items with silver
polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnlets steel and sliver
Hatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
nent damage to the sliver.
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent on wet flatware.
Bronze tarnish
on sllverplate
Silverplate is worn off
Exposed base metal
to kes on o bronzed
hue
Remove tarnish with silver poiish Have silver replated
Water left In
bottom oi
dlshwasher
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 possibility of water backing up from the drain into the
dishwasher due to o 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.
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