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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spotting and Hard water
fllmlng
(hard water film]
Water IS not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Settfrg used
FIII detergent drspensers to capacfty Use drshwasher de-
tergent wfth hfghest avaflable phosphorus content May
be necessary to Install water softener
To remove spots and film, try a vfnegar rinse
1. Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY
2. Remove all metal Items.
3, Put 2 cups (500 ml] whrte vrnegar In a contafner on the
bottom rack
4. Run dishwasher through a complete washrng cycle
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C) Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
stnk until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Optfon
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent wfth high-
est avarlable phosphorus content especrally 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 drawn properly Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions
on page 7.
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver.
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on rotating freely
items
“Old” detergent
Not enough
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent wrth hrgh-
detergent, or
est available phosphorus content .especrally with hard
improper detergent water.
Water IS not hot
enough
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60-C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setttng Run water at
sink until hot before starting and I or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher
IS
not fillina aroperlv
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. 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.
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running [to assure correct fills].
Dishes not dry
Water is not hot
enough
Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (60°C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before startrng and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items dram 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
Use care In loadlng aluminum utensils, especially any
dishes
rubbing against items
llghtwelght loll container. Place so they do not touch
during washing
dishes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser
Chlpplng or
breaklng
glassware
Improper loading Da not overload Load 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.
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