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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spotting and Hard water
Illmlng
(hard water film)
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
Fill detergent drspensers to capacrty Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest avarlable 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) whrte vrnegar In a container on the
bottom rack.
4. Run dishwasherthrough a complete washing cycle.
Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (6O’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 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 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
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions
on page 7.
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver.
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 their turning.
Items
“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
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
Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (60°C). Set
enough
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
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
be low, dishwasher is
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
not filling properly
Dishes not dry Water is not hot
Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (60°C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting 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.
Black marks on
Aluminum utensils
Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially a
dishes rubbing against items llghtwelght loll container. Place so they do not touch
during washing
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser
Chlpplng or
Improper loading
breaklng
Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
glassware
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
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