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Dishes not washing clean
Spray arm not rotating freely
Check spray arm to make sure it turns
(continued)
freely after loading. Be sure a utensil
has not prevented it from turning.
Not enough detergent or improper
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use
detergent
detergent with highest available
phosphorus content . . . especially with
hard water.
“Old” detergent
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 pressure may be low,
If water pressure is low, do not use
dishwasher is not filling properly
water for other purposes while
dishwasher is
running (to assure
correct fills).
Cloudy film on glassware,
Too much detergent in soft water
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A
etching-permanent corrosion
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
lf 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
Iron or manganese in water
Temporary remedy:
yellow or brown
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
Allowing salty or acidic foods such as
Rinse flatware that is to stand for
-OR-
mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit juices, salad
several hours before washing (use
Dark spots on flatware
dressings or milk products to remain on
Rinse & Hold Cycle). Clean stained
stainless steel, silver plate, or
flatware
items with silver polish and re-wash.
sterling
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
Remove spots with silver polish.
with flatware
Avoid spiking concentrated detergent
on wet flatware.
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