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PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Dishes not
Water IS not
washing clean
hot enough
Improper loadrng
Spray arm or arms not
rotottng freely
Not enough detergent
or Improper
detergent
0ld”detergent
Water pressure may
be low drshwasher IS
not frllrng properly
Etching -
permanent
fllmlng which
cannot be
removed
Dlshes &
lnterlor of
dlshwasher
yellow or
brown
Small dark
spots on
flatware -
stainless steel,
silver plate, or
sterling or rust
spots on
stainless steel
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C] Set
water heater thermostat to a hrgher settrng Run water at
sink untrl hot before startrng
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-
rng Be sure a utensrl has not prevented their turning
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent wrth hrgh-
est avarlable phosphorus content especrally with hard
water
Use only fresh, dry drshwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box rn cool, dry place Drscard old, lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill drspensers until ready to start dishwasher
If water pressure rs low, do not use water for other purposes
whtle dishwasher
IS
running (to assure correct frlls)
Too much detergent Check for rarnbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue IS the
in soft water
lrrst sign of etching (corrosion of glass) Reduce the amount
of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent wtth a lower
phosphorus content
Inadequate nnsrng If water pressure IS low do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running [to assure correct water ftlls)
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to
assure adequate rinstng and draining Do not overload
Iron or manganese In
Temporary remedy:
water
1 Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash” cycle
2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has
filled for the wash part of the cycle
3 Add’rto’ 2 cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores]
4 Close and latch door to complete cycle
Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to
home water supply
Allowing salty or
acidic foods such as
mayonnaise, vinegar,
fruit turces, salad
dresstngs. milk
products to remain on
flatware
Undissolved
detergent coming In
contact with flatware
Rinse flatware that
IS
to stand for several hours before
washing (use Rinse & Hold) Clean stained items with silver
polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver
flatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
nent damage to the sliver.
Remove spots with silver polish Avoid spilling dry deter-
gent on wet flatware
Bronze tarnish
Silverplate IS worn off Remove tarnish with silver polrsh Have silver replated
on silverplate
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue
Water left in
bottom of
dishwasher
Dishwasher cycle not Allow dishwasher to complete cycle
completed
Clogged drain air
Some plumbing codes require use of a drain arr gap be-
gap
tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system
of the house. The air gap is usually located above the sink
or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent
the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the
dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drain air gap is
NOT a part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the
dishwasher warranty The drain air gap should be kept
clean to insure proper draining of the dishwasher.