Whirlpool 8500 Series Use And Care Manual page 23

Problem Cause Solution
Spotting and Water temperature is
Use the Hi-Temp Wash option. If needed
Filming too bw
turn home water heater up to ensure
(continued)
water entering dishwasher is 120°F
(49%) minimum. See recommended
procedure on page 13.
Use of incorrect
Use recommended dishwasher deter-
detergents gents only.
Incorrect amount of
Follow recomrnendatbns on page 10 for
detergent
amount. Heavy soil andlor hard water
generally require extra detergent.
Use of ineffective Detergent should he fresh. Store in a
detergents
cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight
container. Diird lumpy detergent.
Insufficient fill caused Home water pressure should he 20 to
by bw water pressure 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill. A
booster pump on the water supply may
he necessary if pressure is too low.
Cycle Takes
Water temperature is If needed, turn home water heater up to
Extremely Long
too low ensure water entering dishwasher is
Time 120°F (49°C) minimum. See recorn-
mended procedure on page 13.
Dishes Do Not Dry
Dishes do not drain Dishes must have properwater drainage.
Completely
pwe@
Do not overload. Follow instructions for
loading dishwasher on pages 15-l 8. Use
a liquid rinse agent to speed draining.
Plastics Some plastics, due to material, may
need to be towel dried.
Silica Film or A water chemical
It may not be possible to prevent prob-
Etching (Silica Film reaction with certain lem, except by hand-washing. To retard
is a White Irides-
types of glassware. this process, use a minimum amount of
cent Deposit; Usually caused by
detergent but not less than one table-
Etching is a Cloudy some combination of
Film)
spoon per bad. Use a liquid rinse agent
soft or softened water, and underload the dishwasher to allow
alkaline washing
thorough rinsing. Silica film and etching
solutions, insuffiiient are permanent and can not be removed.
rinsing, over-loading
Use the Air Dry option.
the dishwasher, and
heat of drying.
Black or Gray
Aluminum items
Aluminum items should he loaded so thal
Marks on Dishes
they will not rub against dishes during
washing. Throw-away aluminum items
should not be washed in the dishwasher
because they may break down and
cause marking. Aluminum markings can
be removed by using a mild abrasive
cleanser.
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