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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng and
Hard water
fllmlng
[hard water film)
Water Is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loadlng
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on
rotating freely
items
“0ld”detergent
Not enough
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or
est avallable phosphorus content. especially with hard
Improper detergent
water
Water
IS
not hot
enough
Water temperature should be at least
140 F (60 C).
Set
water heater thermostat lo a higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before starting
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher IS running (to assure correct fills)
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
Dishes not dry
Water
IS
not hot
enough
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
Black marks on
Aluminum utensils
dishes
rubbing against items
dunng washing
Chlpping or
breaking
glassware
Improper loadlng
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Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher 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
A. Run dishwasherthrough 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 starting and.
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.
Try a bar rinse old such as Solid Jet DRY” Follow package
dIrections.
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver.
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. Be sure a utenstl hasnot 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.
Water temperature should be at least
140 F (6O'C).
Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before starting
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Try a bar rinse old such as Solid Jet DRY” Follow package
dIrections
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drying
Use care In loading aluminum 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 rack only. Load
between prongs, not over them Glasses loaded over
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break