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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spotting and Hard water
fllmlng
[hard water film)
Water 1s not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Settrng used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on
rotating freely
items
“Old” detergent
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent wrth hrgh-
detergent, or
est available phosphorus content...especrally with hard
improper detergent water
Water 1s not hot
enough
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 startrng
If water pressure IS low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running [to assure correct fills]
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not fillrng properly
Dishes not dry Water is not hot
enough
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setttng used
Black marks on
Alumrnum utensils
dishes
rubbrng against items
during washing
Chlpplng or
breaking
glassware
Improper loading
FIII detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-
tergent with hrghest available 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) white vinegar in a container on the
bottom rack
4. Run dishwasher through a complete washrng cycle.
Water temperature should be at least 140-F (6O’C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
stnk untrl hot before startrng.
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 wrthout 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 theirturning
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.
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
srnk until hot before starting.
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Fill rinse old dispenser.
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying
Use care In loadlng aluminum utensils, especially any
llghtwelght foil container. Place so they do not touch
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
between prongs, not over them Glasses loaded over
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
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