Whirlpool SERIES 940 Use And Care Manual page 24

PROBLEM
Spotting
and filming
[continued}
Cycle takes
extremely
long tlme
CAUSE
Incorrect amount
of detergent
Use of ineffective
detergents
Insufficient fill due to
low water pressure
Water temperature
is too low
Dishwasher is not
installed properly
SOLUTION
Follow recommendations in the "Using the
Dispensers" section for amount. Heavy soil
and/or hard water generally require extra
detergent.
Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly-
closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy
detergent.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply may be neces-
sary if pressure is too low.
If needed, turn home water heater up to
ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F
(49°C) minimum. See the "To check water
temperature" section. .
Undercounter dishwashers require ade-
quate enclosure for proper operation.
See Installation Instructions for complete
information.
Dishes do not Dishes do not drain Dishes must have proper water drainage.
dry completely
propefiy
Do not overload. See the "Loading Your
Dishwasher" section. Use a liquid rinse
agent to speed draining.
Plastics Some plastics, due to material, may
need to be towel dried.
Slllca film or
etching
(silica film is a
white iridescent
deposit; etching
is a cloudy film)
Water chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem,
reaction with certain
except by hand-washing. To slow this pro-
types of glassware - cess, use a minimum amount of detergent
usually caused by but not less than one tablespoon per load.
some combination of Use a liquid rinse agent and underload the
soft or softened water, dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica
alkaline washing film and etching are permanent and cannot
solutions, insufficient be removed. Use the Air Dry option.
rinsing, overloading the
dishwasher, and heat
of drying
Black or gray Aluminum items Load aluminum items so that they will not
marks on dlshes touching dishes rub against dishes during washing. Do not
wash throwaway aluminum items in the
dishwasher because they may break down
and cause marking. Remove aluminum
markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser.
White spots on
Seasoning removed by Reseason cookware after dishwasher
cookware with dishwasher detergents washing.
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