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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng
and
tllmlng
[hard
water
film]
Small particles
deposlted
on
items
Dishes
not dry
Black
marks
on
dlshes
Chipping
or
breaking
glassware
Hard water
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent,
or
Improper
detergent
"Old" detergent
Improper
loadrng
No rrnse old
AIR DRY Settrng
used
Spray
arm or arms not
rotatrng
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
loadrng
No rrnse old
AIR DRY Settrng
used
Alumrnum
utensils
rubbrng
against
items
dunng
washing
Improper
loading
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capacrty.
Use dishwasher
de-
tergent
with highest
avarlable
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 drshwasherthrough
a complete
washing
cycle.
Water
temperature
should
be at least
14O'F (60°C).
Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run water
at
srnk until
hot before
startina
and/or
use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
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 dram
properly
Do not ov-
erload
Do not nest items
Make
sure large
items do not block
spray
from reaching
detergent
dispensers
Does the rrnse aid dispenser
need
filling?
See Instructions
on page
7.
Dryrng
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
theirturnrng
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 avarlable
phosphorus
content
especially
with
hard
water
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140 F (6O'C).
Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
startrng
and/or
use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
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 untrl hot before
starting
and/or
use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
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 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
foil
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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