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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng and
fllmlng
(hard water film)
Small partlcles
deposlted on
Items
Dishes not dry
Black marks on
dishes
Chlpplng or
breaklng
glassware
12
Hard water
Water IS not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loading
No rinse aid
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 rtnse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
Aluminum utensils
rubbing against items
during washing
Improper loading
Fill detergent dispensers to capocrty Use drshwasher de-
tergent wrth hrghest avorlable 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 tn a container on the
bottom rack
4 Run drshwosherthrough a complete washing cycle.
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with hrgh-
est available phosphorus content especrolly 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 reochrng
detergent dispensers.
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling7 See instructions
on page 7
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
rng. Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturning.
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
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est avarlable phosphorus content.. especrally with hard
water
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C). Set
water heater thermostat to a hrgher 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 (60FC). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher settrng. Run water at
sink until hot before startrna 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
Fill
rinse aid dispenser
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY Plastic Items may need towel drying.
Use care in loadlng aluminum utensils, especially any
llghtwelght loll container. Place so they do not touch
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser
Do not overload. toad glasses In the top rack only Load
between prongs, not over them Glasses loaded over
prongs
will
not be supported and may chip or break