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Common
dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spotting and
illmlng
(hard water film]
Small particles
deposlted on
items
Dishes not dry
Black marks on
dishes
Chlpplng or
breaklng
glassware
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CAUSED BY
Hard water
Water Is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loading
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
“Old” detergent
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
Water IS not hot
enough
Water pressure may
be low. dishwasher IS
not filling properly
Water is not hot
enough
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
Aluminum utensils
rubbing against Items
during washing
Improper loading
SOLUTION
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dlshwasher de-
tergent with highest avallable phosphorus content. May
be necessary to Install water softener.
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 dlshwasherthrough a complete washing cycle
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 startina and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content especially with hard
water
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
container, in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. Do not
fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
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
Does the rinse old dispenser need fllllng? See instructions
on page 7
Drying without heat may result In some spottlng of glasses
and silver
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturnlng
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
container. in cool. drv alace. Discard old detergent. Do not
fill dispensers until rebbY to start dishwasher.
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est avallable 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 and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
If water pressure
IS
low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running (to assure correct fills]
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
Make sure dishes and glossware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Fill rinse aid dispenser
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Optlon. or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drytng
Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any
llghtwelght toll container. Place so they do not touch
dishes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser
Do not overload. Load glasses In the top rock only. Load
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
prongs WIII not be supported and may chip or break