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SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS
CAUSE
Use of incorrect
detergents
Incorrect amount
of detergent
Use of ineffective
detergents
Insufficient fill due to
low water pressure
Water temperature
is too low
Dishwasher is not
installed properly
Dishes do not drain
properly
Plastics
Water chemical
reaction with certain
types of glassware –
usually caused by
some combination of
soft or softened water,
alkaline washing
solutions, insufficient
rinsing, overloading the
dishwasher, and heat
of drying
Aluminum items
touching dishes
PROBLEM
Spotting
and filming
(continued)
Cycle takes
extremely
long time
Dishes do not
dry completely
Silica film or
etching
(silica film is a
white iridescent
deposit; etching
is a cloudy film)
Black or gray
marks on dishes
SOLUTION
Use recommended dishwasher detergents
only.
Follow recommendations in the “Using the
Dispensers” section for amount. Heavy soil
and/or hard water generally require extra
detergent.
Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly-
closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy
detergent.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher
fill. A booster pump on the water supply
may be necessary if pressure is too low.
If needed, turn home water heater up to
ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F
(49°C) minimum. See the “To check water
temperature” section.
Undercounter dishwashers require ade-
quate enclosure for proper operation.
See Installation Instructions for complete
information.
Dishes must have proper water drainage.
Do not overload. See the “Loading Your
Dishwasher” section. Use a liquid rinse
agent to speed draining.
Some plastics, due to material, may
need to be towel dried.
It may not be possible to prevent problem,
except by hand-washing. To slow this pro-
cess, use a minimum amount of detergent
but not less than one tablespoon per load.
Use a liquid rinse agent and underload the
dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica
film and etching are permanent and cannot
be removed. Use the Air Dry option.
Load aluminum items so that they will not
rub against dishes during washing. Do not
wash throwaway aluminum items in the
dishwasher because they may break down
and cause marking. Remove aluminum
markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser.