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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng and
Hard water
fllmlng
(hard water film]
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergenl
“Old” detergent
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Settrng used
Small partlcles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on rotating freely
Items
“Old” detergent
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
Water IS not hot
enough
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher IS
not filling properly
Dishes not Water is not
washlng clean
hot enough
Improper loading
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
Not enough detergent
or improper
detergent
“0ld”detergent.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest avallable phosphorus content. Mav
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 setting. Run water at
sink until 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 tresh 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.
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
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 hrgh-
est available phosphorus content .especially with hard
water.
Water temperature should be at least 140-F (6O’CJ. Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Optron
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
whtle dishwasher
IS
running [to assure correct fills).
Water temperature should be at least 14O’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 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 theirturning.
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content. especially with hard
water.
Use onlv fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
container. in cool. dry place. Discard old detergent. Do not
fill dispensers Until ready to start dishwasher,
If water pressure
IS
low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
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