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Common dishwashing problems
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Water is not hot
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starhng and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
OptIon.
Improper loading
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not
OV-
erload. Do not nest Items
No rinse aid Fill rinse aid dispenser.
AIR DRY Setting used
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying
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Black marks on Aluminum utensils
Use care In loadlng aluminum utenslls, especially any
chlna or white rubbing against items llghtwelght toll coitalner. Place so they do not touch
utensils
during washing
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
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Chlpplng or
Improper loading Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
breaklng
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
glassware prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
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Etching -
Too much detergent Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue is the
permanent
in soft water first sign of etching (corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount
tllmlng which
of dishwasher detergent. Use a detergent with a lower
cannot be
phosphorus content.
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Inadequate rinsing 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.
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Small partlcles
Spray arm or arms not Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
deposlted on rotating freely
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented theIrturning
Items
“Old” detergent
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready tostart dishwasher.
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or
est available phosphorus content. especially with hard
improper detergent
water.
Water is not hot
enough
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 and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not fillinQ properly
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher IS running [to assure correct fills).
Dishes not
Water is not
washlng clean
hot enough
Improper loading
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
Not enough detergent
or improper
detergent
“Old” detergent.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher IS
not filling properly
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.
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
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high.
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
water.
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly
closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
If water pressure is low, do not use water far other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running [to assure correct fills]