Common Dishwashing Problems - Whirlpool DP3801XL Use & Care Manual

Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng and
fllmlng
Hard wafer
FIII detergent drspensers to capacrty Use dishwasher de-
tergent wrth hrghest avarlable phosphorus content May
be necessary to rnstall water softener
Water IS not
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (6O'CJ Set
hot enough
water heater thermostat to a hrgher settrng Run water at
srnk untrl hot before starting
Not enough
Use more drshwasher detergent Use detergent with hrgh-
detergent, or est avarlable phosphorus content especrally wrth hard
Improper detergent
water.
"Old" detergent
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box. rn cool, dry place Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent Do not IllI drspensers until ready tostart dishwasher.
Improper loading 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
No rinse old
Try a bar rrnse old such as Solid Jet DRY'
Follow package
directrons
To 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 dishwasher through a complete washing cycle
AIR DRY Setting used Drying wrthout heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver
Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not
deposlted on rotattng freely
Items
"Old" detergent
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with hrgh-
detergent, or est avarlable phosphorus content.. especially with hard
improper detergent water
Water IS not hot
enough
Water temperature should be at least 14O'F (6O'C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at
sink untrl hot before startrng
Water pressure may
be low, drshwasher is
not filling properly
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented therrturnrng.
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).
Dishes not dry Water
IS
not hot Water temperature should be at least 14O'F (6O'C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
srnk until hot before starting.
Improper loading
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items dram properly Do not ov-
erload. Do not nest items
No rinse aid
Try a bar rinse aid such as SolId Jet DRY'. Follow package
directions.
AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying.
Black marks on
Aluminum utensils Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any
chlna or white rubbing against items llghtwelght toll eontalner. Place so they do not touch
utensils during washing dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
Chlpplng or
breaking
glassware
Improper loading Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
arenas will not be suaaorted and mav chip or break.
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