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PROBLEM
Dishes not
washing clean
Cloudy film on
glassware,
etching -
permanent
corrosion
Dlshes &
lnterlor of
dlshwasher
yellow or
brown
Rust spots on
stalnless steel
-OR-
Dark spots on
flatware -
stalnless steel,
rllver plate, or
sterllng
Bronze tarnish
on silverplate
Water left in
bottom of
dishwasher
CAUSED BY
Water is not
hot enough
Improper loodrng
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
Not enough detergent
or improper
detergent
“0ld”detergeni
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher IS
not filling properly
Too much detergent
rn soft water
Inadequate rinsing
Iron or manganese In
water
Allowrng salty or
acidrc foods such OS
mayonnarse, vinegar,
frurt juices. salad
dressings, milk
products to remarn on
flatware
Undrssolved
detergent coming in
contact with flatware
Silverplate is worn off
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue
Drshwosher cycle not
completed
Clogged dram
air
cm
SOLUTION
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
srnk until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Optton
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 theirturning
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.
If water pressure IS low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running (to assure correct fills).
Check for rainbow hue on glosses. A rainbow hue is the
first sign of etching (corrosron of glass). Reduce the amount
of dtshwosher detergent Use a detergent with a lower
phosphorus content.
If water pressure
IS
low do not use water for other purposes
while drshwasher
IS
running (to assure correct water fills).
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to
assure adequate rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Temporary remedy:
I. Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash” cycle
2. Start drshwosher and unlatch door to stop it when it has
frlled for the wash port of the cycle.
3. Add ‘~4 to 12 cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores]
4 Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Permanent solution: Instoll 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 polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent on wet flatware.
Remove tornrsh with silver polish Have silver replated
Allow drshwosher to complete cycle
Some plumbing codes require 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 top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent
the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the
dishwasher due to a 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