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Dishes
not washing
clean
Water is not hot enough
Water temperature
should be at least 140°F
(SOOC). Set water heater thermostat
to a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
and/or use Hi-Temp Option.
Improper
loading
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
Make sure large items do not block spray from
reaching detergent dispensers,
Spray arm or arms not rotating
freely
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented
their turning.
Not enough
detergent
or improper
detergent
Use more dishwasher
detergent.
Use detergent
with highest available phosphorus
content...
especially with hard waler.
"Old"
detergent
Use only fresh dlshwasher
detergent. Store
tightly
closed
container, in cool, dry place
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers
until ready to start dishwasher.
Water pressure
may be low, dishwasher
is
not filling
properly
If water pressure is low. do not use water for other
purposes while dishwasher
is running (to assure
correct fills).
Cloudy
film on glassware,
etching
-
permanent
corrosion
loo much detergent
in soft water
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow
hue is the first sign of etching (corrosion of glass).
Reduce the amount of dishwasher
detergent.
Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus
content.
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 glass-
ware are loaded properly to assure adequate
rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Dishes
& interior
of dishwasher
yellow
or brown
Iron or manganese
in water
Temporary
remedy:
1. Set empty dlshwasher
for a "one wash" cycle
2. Start dishwasher
and unlatch door to stop it
when it has filled for the 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 or water softener to home
water supply.
Rust spots
on stainless
steel - OR - Dark
spots
on flatware:
stainless
steel, silver
plate, or sterling
Allowing
salty or acidic
foods
such as
mayonnaise,
vinegar,
fruit juices,
salad
dressings,
milk products
to remain
on
flatware
Rinse flatware that IS to stand for several hours
before washing (use the Rinse & Hold Cycle).
Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash.
Do not put stainless steel and silver flatware in
the same silverware basket compartment.
Direct
contact between these metals can cause perma-
nent damag'e to the silver.
Undissolved
detergent
coming
in contact
with flatware
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling
concentrated
detergent on wet flatware.
Bronze
tarnish
on silverplate
Silverplate
is worn off. Exposed
base metal
takes on a bronzed
hue
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver
replated.
Water left in bottom
of dishwasher
above
grate
Dishwasher
cycle
not completed
Allow dishwasher lo complete cycle. Some
remaining water is normal and keeps seals
from drying.
Clogged
drain air gap
Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air
gap between an undercounter
dishwasher and
the drain system of the house. The air gap is usu-
ally located above the sink or on the top of the
counter near the dishwasher to prevent the pos-
sibility of water backing up from the drain into the
dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drawn 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 to ensure proper drain-
ing of the dishivasher.
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