Whirlpool GDP6881XL Use & Care Manual page 13

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PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
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Dishes not Water is not
washtng clean hot enough
Improper loading
Spray arm or arms not
rotatrng freely
Not enough detergenl
or improper
detergent
"0ld"detergent.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
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 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.
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
water
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly
closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running [to assure correct fills).
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Etching -
Too much detergent
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue is the
permanent
in soft water
fllmlng which
first sign of etching (corrosion of glass]. Reduce the amount
cannot be
of dishwasher detergent. Use a detergent with a lower
phosphorus content.
removed
Inadequate rinsing If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running [to assure correct water fills).
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to
assure adequate rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
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Dishes 81
lnterlor of
Iron or manganese in Temporary remedy:
water
dlshwasher
1. Set empty dishwasher for a "one wash" cycle.
yellow or
2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has
brown
filled forthe wash part of the cycle.
3. Add '/. to % cup (120 to 240 ml] of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores].
4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to
home waler supply.
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Small dark Allowing salty or
Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
spots on acidic foods such as washing (use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained items with silver
flatware -
mayonnaise. vinegar,
stalnless steel,
polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver
fruit juices, salad flatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
silver plate, or
dressings, milk Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
sterling or rust
products to remain on nent damage to the sliver.
spots on
flatware.
stainless steel Undissolved Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spillrng dry deter-
detergent coming in gent on wet flatware.
contact with flatware
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Bronze tarnish Silverplate is worn off
on silverplate
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated.
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue.
--Water left in
Dishwasher cycle nor--
bottom of
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.
completed
dtshwasher
Clogged drain air Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be-
gap
tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system
of the house. The air gap is usually located above the sink
or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent
the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the
dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drain air gap is
NOT a part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the
dishwasher warranty. The drain air gap should be kept
clean lo insure proper droining of the dishwasher
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