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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spotting and
Hard water
filming
[hard water firm]
Water 1s not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
‘0ld”detergent
Improper loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Settrng used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposited on
rotating freely
items
‘Old detergent
Not enough
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergenl with hrgh-
detergent or est avariable phosphorus content especrally with hard
Improper detergenl water
Water is not hot
enough
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C]. Set
water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at
sink until hot before starting and or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Water pressure may
be low, drshwasher IS
not fillrng properly
Dishes not dry
Water IS not hot
enough
Improper loadrng
No rinse ad
AIR DRY Setting used
Black marks on
Alumrnum utensils
dishes
rubbing against Items
during washing
Chipping or
breaking
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 dishwasher through a complete washing cycle
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C] Set
water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at
sink untrl hot before starting and or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with hrgh-
est available phosphorus content especrally wrth hard
water
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
contarner. 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 nor block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers
Does the rinse aid dispenser need fllllng~ See rnstructtons
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-
rng Be sure a utensil has not prevented therrturnlng.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
contarner, in cool, dry place Discard old detergent. Do not
fill drspensers until ready to start dishwasher
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while drshwasher IS runnrng [to assure correct fills]
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
Optron
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items dram properly Do not ov-
erload Do not nest items
Fill rinse aid dispenser
Ailow more time when usrng AIR DRY Optron, or use HEAT
DRY Plastrc items may need towel drying
Use care in loading aluminum utensils, especially any
lightweight foil container. Place so they do not touch
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastrc 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 WIII no1 be supported and may chip or break,
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