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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spottlng and
fllmlng
(hard water film)
Small partlcles
deposlted on
Items
Dlshes not dry
Black marks on
dlshes
Chlpplng or
breaklng
glassware
CAUSED BY
Hard water
Water IS not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loading
No rinse ald
AIR DRY Setting used
Spray arm or arms noi
rotating freely
Y>ld” detergent
Not enough
detergent. or
Improper detergent
Water IS not hot
enough
Water pressure may
be low. dlshwasher IS
not filling properly
Water IS not hot
enough
Improper loading
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Aluminum utensils
rubbing against items
during washing
Improper loading
SOLUTION
FIII detergent dispensers to capacity Use dlshwasher de-
tergent with highest ovalIable phosphorus content May
be necessary to Install water softener
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rtnse
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 hot before starting and I or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
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 g!assware 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
Does the rinse old 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-
!ng 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 and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
If water pressure
IS
low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is runntng [to assure correct fills].
Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (6O:C). Set
water heater thermostat to a htgher setting Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
FIII rinse aid dispenser
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Optlon, or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drying
Use care In loading alumlnum utenrlls, especially a Ilght-
welght toll tontalner. Place so It does 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.