Common Dishwashing Problems - Whirlpool DP85QOXT Use & Care Manual

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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spotting
and
fllmlng
Small partlcles
deposlted
on
Items
Dishes
not dry
Black
marks
on
dishes
Chlpplng
or
breaklng
glassware
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CAUSED BY
Hard water
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent,
or
improper
detergent
"0ld"detergent
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
Spray arm or arms not
rotating
freely
"Old"
detergent
Not enough
detergent,
or
improper
detergent
Water is not hot
enough
Water pressure
may
be low, dishwasher
is
not filling
properly
Water is not hot
enough
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
Aluminum
utenstls
rubbing
against
items
during
washing
Improper
loading
SOLUTION
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capacity.
Use dishwasher
de-
tergent
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. 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 dishwasherthrough
a complete
washing
cycle.
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
starting.
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 drawn 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
without
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.
Use more dishwasher
detergent.
Use detergent
with hrgh-
est available
phosphorus
content...especially
with
hard
water.
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
starhng.
If water
pressure
is low, do not use water
for other purposes
while
dishwasher
is running
(to assure correct
fills].
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
starting.
Make
sure drshes
and
glassware
are
loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and items drain
properly
Do not ov-
erload.
Do not nest Items
Fill rinse aid dispenser.
Allow
more time when
using AIR DRY Option,
or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic
items may need
towel
drying.
Use care
In loadlng
alumlnum
utensils,
especially
any
llghtwelght
loll
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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