Whirlpool DP1098XR Series Use & Care Manual page 13

PROBLEM
Dishes not
washlng clean
Cloudy tllm on
glassware,
etohlng -
permanent
oorroslon
Dishes 81
lnterlor ot
dlshwasher
g;;; or
Rust spots on
stalnless steel
-OR-
Dark spots on
flatware -
stalnless steel,
sliver plate, or
sterling
Bronze tarnish
on sllverplate
Water left In
bottom ot
dlshwasher
CAUSED BY
Water is not
hot enough
Improper loading
Spray orm or arms not
rotating freelv
Not enough detergent
or improper
detergent
"0ld"detergent.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
Too much detergent
in soft water
tnadequate rinsing
Iron or mangonese in
water
Allowing salty or
acidic foods such as
moyonnaise, vinegar,
fruit juices, salad
dressings, milk
products to remorn on
flatware.
Undissolved
detergent coming in
contact with flatware
Silverplate is worn off
Exposed bose metol
takes on a bronzed
hue
Dishwasher cycle not
completed
Clogged droin air
gap
SOLUTION
Water temperoture should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting
Option.
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain property. Do not ov-
erload. Do not nest items.
Make sure lorge 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 theirturning.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
water.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
container, in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. 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],
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A roinbow hue is the
first sign of etching (corrosion of gloss]. Reduce the omount
of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower
phosphorus content.
If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes
while dishwosher is running [to assure correct water fills].
Make sure dishes and glassware ore loaded properly to
assure adequate rinsing ond droining. Do not overload.
Temporary remedy:
1. Start dishwasher ond unlatch door to stop it when it has
filled for the wash part of the cycle.
2. Add % to % cup (120 to 240 ml] of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores).
3 Close ond latch door to complete cycle
Permanent solution: Install an iron or mongonese filter to
home water supply
Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
washing. Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash.
Do not put stalnless steel and sliver tlatware In the same
sllverware basket compartment. Direct contact be-
tween these metals can cause permanent damage to
the sliver.
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent on wet flatware.
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle
Some plumbing codes require use of o drain air gap be-
tween an undercounter dishwosher 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 to insure proper drarning ofthe dishwasher