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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Spottlng and
Hard water
fllmlng
Waler IS not
hot enough
Not enough
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use delergent with high-
detergent, or
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
Improper detergent water.
“Old” detergent
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
Improper loadlng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on
rotating freely
items
“0ld”detergent
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergenl
Water IS not hot
enough
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
dlshes
rubbing against items
during washing
Chlpplng or
breaklng
glassware
Improper loading
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest available 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.
4. 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 hoi before starting,
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.
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.
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content. especially with hard
water
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.
If water pressure IS low, do not use waterforother purposes
while dishwasher is running [to assure correct fills)
Water temperature should be at least 14O‘F (6O’C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink unhl 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
Fill rinse old dispenser.
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option. or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drying
Use care In loading alumlnum utenslls, especially any
llghtwelght toll container. Place so they do not touch
dlshes. 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.
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