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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng
and
Hard water
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capactty
Use dishwasher
de-
fllmlng
tergent
with highest
avallable
phosphorus
content.
May
(hard
water
film]
be necessary
to install
water
softener.
To remove
spots and ftlm, try a vinegar
nrtse...
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 dishwasher
through
a complete
washing
cycle
Water IS not
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140°F (60°C).
Set
hot enough
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting
Run water
at
srnk unth hot before
starting
Not enough
Use more dishwasher
detergent.
Use detergent
with high.
detergent,
or
est ovaltable
phosphorus
content
.especially
with hard
Improper
detergent
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.
Improper
loading
Make
sure dishes
and
glassware
are loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and
items drain
properly.
Do not ov-
erload.
Do not nest Items
Make
sure large
items do not block
spray
from reaching
detergent
dispensers.
No rinse aid
Does the rinse old dispenser
need
filling?
See instructions
on page
7
AIR DRY Setting
used
Drying
without
heat may result in some spotting
of glasses
and silver
Small partlcler
Spray
arm or arms not
Check
spray
arms to make
sure they turn freely
after load-
deposlted
on
rotating
freely
ing Be sure a utensrl has not prevented
therrturning.
Items
"0ld"detergent
Use only
fresh dlshwasher
detergent.
Store tightly
closed
container,
In cool, dry place.
Discard
old detergent.
Do not
fill dispensers
until ready
to start dishwasher.
Not enough
Use more dishwasher
detergent
Use detergent
with hrgh-
detergent,
or
est available
phosphorus
content.
.especiallY
with
hard
improper
detergent
water
Water
IS
not hot
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140LF (60°C).
Set
enough
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
starting.
Water pressure
may
If water
pressure
is low, do not use water
for other purposes
be low, dishwasher
is
whtle dishwasher
IS
running
(to assure correct
fills).
not filling
properly
Dlshes
not dry
Water is not hot
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140°F [6O"C).
Set
enough
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run waler
at
srnk until
hot before
starting.
Improper
loading
Make
sure dishes
and
glassware
are loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and items drain
properly.
Do not ov-
erload
Do not nest items
No rinse old
Fill rinse old dispenser.
AIR DRY Setting
used
Allow
more
time when
using AIR DRY Option,
or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic
items may need towel
drying.
Black
marks
on
Aluminum
utensils
Use care
In loadlng
alumlnum
utensils,
especially
a
dlshes
rubbing
against
items
llghtwelght
loll
container.
Place
so they
do not touch
during
washing
dlshes.
Remove
black
marks
with
plastic
scouring
pad
and a mild abrasive
cleanser.
Chlpplng
or
Improper
loading
Do not overload
Load glasses
in the top rack only. Load
breaklng
between
prongs,
not over
them.
Glasses
loaded
over
glassware
prongs
WIII not be supported
and may chip or break.
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