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PROBLEM
Dishes not
washing clean
Cloudy film on
glassware,
etching -
permanent
corrosion
Dishes &
lnterlor of
dlshwasher
yellow or
brown
Rust spots on
stalnless steel
-OR-
Dark spots on
flatware -
stainless steel,
sliver plate, or
sterling
Bronze tarnish
on silverplate
Water left in
bottom of
dishwasher
CAUSED BY
Water is not
hot enough
Improper loadrng
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
Not enough detergent
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
Undrssolved
detergent comrng in
contact with flatware
SlIverplate IS worn off
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue
Dishwasher cycle not
completed
Clogged dram arr
gap
SOLUTION
Water temperature should be at least
IAO‘F (60-C)
Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before starting
Make sure dashes 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 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 adequate rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Temporary remedy:
1 Sel empty dishwasher for a “one wash” cycle
2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has
filled for the wash part of the cycle.
3 Add ‘4 to
1)2 cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores].
A
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 stolnless steel and sliver
flatware In the some sllverware basket comportment.
Direct contact between these metals con cause perma-
nent damage to the sliver.
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent on wet flatware.
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated
Allow drshwasher 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 lo 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.