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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng
and
Hard water
fllmlng
Waler IS not
hot enough
Not enough
Use more dishwasher
detergent.
Use delergent
with high-
detergent,
or
est available
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.
Make
sure dishes
and
glassware
are loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and
items drain
properly
Do not ov-
erload
Do not nest items
Improper
loadlng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting
used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted
on
rotating
freely
items
"0ld"detergent
Not enough
detergent,
or
Improper
detergenl
Water IS not hot
enough
Water pressure
may
be low. dishwasher
is
not filling
properly
Dishes not dry
Water is not hot
enough
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
Black
marks
on
Aluminum
utensils
dlshes
rubbing
against
items
during
washing
Chlpplng
or
breaklng
glassware
Improper
loading
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
hoi before
starting,
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 high-
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
starting.
If water
pressure
IS low, do not use waterforother
purposes
while
dishwasher
is running
[to assure correct
fills)
Water
temperature
should
be at least
14O'F (6O'C).
Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run water
at
sink unhl hot before
starting
Make
sure dishes
and
glassware
are loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and Items drain
properly
Do not ov-
erload
Do not nest items
Fill rinse old dispenser.
Allow
more time when
using AIR DRY Option.
or use HEAT
DRY Plastic
items may need towel
drying
Use care
In loading
alumlnum
utenslls,
especially
any
llghtwelght
toll
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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