Poor Dishwashing Results - Viking DFUD040 Manual

POOR DISHWASHING RESULTS

Try the following remedies. Poor results may not always be caused be the dishwasher.
Read through the chart below before contacting your servicer.
PROBLEM
Spotting and filming
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Hard water
Filter system
No rinse aid
Too little water
Dishwasher detergent
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SUGGESTED REMEDY
Use the maximum recommended
amount (3 tablespoons of dish-
washer detergent.
• Wash and rinse load as usual
• Remove all metal items from
dishwasher.
• Do not add detergent.
• Pour two cups of vinegar into a
bowl and set it on the bottom
rack of the dishwasher.
• Run the dishes through an
entire wash program.
vinegar rinse doesn't work,
repeat the above
substituting ¼
crystals (available at most drug
stores) for the vinegar.
Wiping with a damp cloth should
remove spots from metal items.
For sterling silver and silver plated
flatware, rub with a towel, or use a
good cream silver polish.
Check filter system to be sure it is
clean and properly installed
Does the rinse aid dispenser need
to be filled? (NOTE: Use only in
hard water areas.)
Check that the water valve is fully
opened. Make sure that the water
pressure is between 18 and 176psi .
Check the filter inlet valve.
Use only the correct amount of
dishwasher detergent according to
the hardness of the water and the
wash program you have selected.
Do not use old or caked detergent.
Store the detergent in a dry place
and in a closed container.
If the
process
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