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Common dishwashing
problems
PROBLEM
Spotting
and
tllmlng
CAUSED BY
Hard water
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent,
or
improper
detergeni
"0ld"detergent
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Settmg
used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted
on
rotating
freely
Items
"0ld"detergent
Not enough
detergent,
or
Use
more dishwasher
detergent.
Use detergent
with high-
improper
detergent
est
available
phosphorus
content...especially
with
hard
water
Water is not hot
enough
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,
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
chlna
or white
rubbing
against
items
utensils
during
washing
Chlpplng
or
Improper
loading
breaking
glassware
12
SOLUTION
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capacity.
Use dishwasher
de-
tergent
with highest
available
phosphorus
Content.
May
be necessary
to install water
softener.
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,
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.
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.
Try a bar rinse aid such as Solid Jet DRY". Follow
package
directions.
lb 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
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
their turning.
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].
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 dishes
and
glassware
are loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and items drain
properly.
Do not ov-
erload.
Do not nest Items.
Try a bar rinse aid such as Solid Jet DRY", Follow
package
directions.
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
toll
container.
Place
so they
do not touch
dishes.
Remove
black
marks
with
plastic
scouring
pad
and a mild abrasive
cleanser.
Do not overload.
LQ9d
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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