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Dishes not washing clean
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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 turning.
Not enough detergent or improper
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 container m cool,
dry place. Discard old detergent. Do
not fill dispensers until ready to start
dishwasher
Water pressure may be low,
dishwasher is not filling properly
If water pressure is low. do not use
water for other purposes while
dishwasher
IS
running (to assure
correct fills).
Cloudy film on glassware,
etching-permanent corrosion
Too much detergent in soft water
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A
rainbow hue
IS
the first sign of
etching (corrosion of glass). Reduce
the amount of dishwasher detergent.
Use a detergent with a lower
phosphorus content.
Inadequate rinsing
If water pressure is low do not use
water for other purposes while
dishwasher is running (to assure
correct water fills). Make sure dishes
and glassware are loaded properly to
assure adequate rinsing and draining.
Do not overload.
Dishes & interior of dishwasher
yellow or brown
Iron or manganese in water
Temporary remedy:
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 l/4 to l/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
Rust spots on stainless steel
-OR-
Dark spots on flatware-
stainless steel, silver plate, or
sterling
Allowing salty or acidic foods such as
Rinse flatware that is to stand for
mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit juices, salad
several hours before washing. Clean
dressings or milk products to remam on
stained items with silver polish and
flatware
re-wash. Do not put stainless steel
and silver flatware in the same
silverware basket compartment.
Direct contact between these metals
can cause permanent damage to the
silver.
Undissolved detergent coming in
contact with flatware
Remove spots with silver polish.
Avoid spilling concentrated detergent
on wet flatware.
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