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Common Dishwashing Problems
PROBLEM
Spotting and filming
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Hard water
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity
Use dishwasher detergent with
highest 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. Dry
without heat
2. Remove all metal items.
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar
m a container on the bottom rack.
4. Run dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle.
Water is not hot enough
Water temperature should be at least
140 F (60 C). Set water heater
thermostat to a higher setting. Run
water at smk until hot before
starting.
Not enough detergent, or mlproper
detergent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use
detergent with highest available
phosphorus content especially
with hard water.
“Old” detergent
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent
Store tightly closed contamer m cool,
dry place. Discard old detergent. Do
not fill dispensers until ready to start
dishwasher.
Improper loadmg
Make sure dishes and glassware are
loaded so spray reaches all surfaces
and items dram properly. Do not
overload. Do not nest items
Make sure large items do not block
spray from reachmg detergent
dispensers.
No rinse agent
Does the rmse agent dispenser need
filling? See mstructions on page 5
Drying without heat
Drying without heat may result m
some spotting of glasses and silver.
Dry with heat.
Small particles deposited on
items
Spray arm not rotating freely
Check spray arm to make sure it
turns freely after loadmg. Be sure a
utensil has not prevented It from
turnmg
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