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PROBLEM
Dishes not
washing clean
Etching -
permanent
fllmlng which
cannot be
removed
Dlshes 6
lnterlor of
dlshwasher
SF;;; or
Small dark
spots on
flatware -
stalnless steel,
silver plate, or
sterling or rust
spots on
stainless steel
Bronze tarnish
on silverplate
Water lett in
bottom of
dishwasher
CAUSED BY
Water is not
hot enough
Improper loading
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
Not enough detergeni
or improper
detergent
“0ld”detergent.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
Too much detergent
in soft water
Inadequate rinsing
Iron or manganese in
water
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
Silverplate is worn off.
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue.
Dishwasher cycle not
completed
Clogged drain air
gap
SOLUTION
Wafer 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 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.
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
water.
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
If water pressure is low, do not use woter for other purposes
whiie dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
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 adequaie rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Temporary remedy:
1. Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash”cycle.
2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when if has
filled for the wash part of the cycle.
3. Add ‘/4 IO % cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually availoble in drugstores).
4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to
home water supply.
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 stalnless steel and sliver
flatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
nent damage to the sliver.
Remove spots with silver polfsh. Avoid spilling dry deter-
gent on wet flatware.
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated.
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle
Some plumbing codes requfre use of a drain air gap be-
tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system
of the house. The air gap is usually located above the sink
or on the fop of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent
the possibility of water backing up from the drain info the
dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drain air gap is
NOT o 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