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Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spotting
and
filming
Small particles
deposlted
on
Items
Dlshes
not dry
Black
marks
on
chlna
or white
utensils
Chlpplng
or
breaklng
glassware
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CAUSED BY
Hard water
Water 1s not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent,
or
Improper
detergent
"0ld"detergent
Improper
loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting
used
Spray arm or arms not
rotatrng
freely
"Old"
detergent
Not enough
detergent,
or
Improper
detergent
Water IS not hot
enough
Water pressure
may
be low, dishwasher
IS
not filling
properly
Water IS not hot
enough
Improper
loading
No rrnse old
AIR DRY Setting
used
Aluminum
utensrls
rubbing
against
items
during
washing
Improper
loading
SOLUTION
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capacity
Use drshwasher
de-
tergent
with hrghest
available
phosphorus
content
May
be necessary
to Install water
softener
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140 F (60 C) Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a hrgher
setting
Run water
at
srnk until
hot before
starting
Use more dishwasher
detergent
Use detergent
wrth high-
est available
phosphorus
content
especially
with hard
water
Use only
fresh.
dry
dishwasher
detergent
Store
tightly
closed
box, In cool,
dry place
Discard
old, lumpy
deter-
gent
Do not ftll dispensers
until ready
to start dishwasher
Make
sure dashes
and
glassware
are loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and
items dram
properly
Do not ov-
erload
Do not nest Items
Make
sure large
Items do not block
spray
from reaching
detergent
dispensers
Try a bar rinse old such as Solid Jet DRY"
follow
package
directions
To remove
spots and film, try a vinegar
rinse
1. Wash and rinse toad as usual
Use AIR DRY
2.
Remove
all metal
Items.
3 Put 2 cups (500 ml) white
vinegar
rn a container
on the
bottom
rack.
4 Run dishwasher
through
a complete
washing
cycle
Drying
without
heat may result in some spotting
of glasses
and silver
Check
spray
arms to make
sure they turn freely
after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil
has not prevented
theirturning
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
Use more dishwasher
detergent
Use detergent
with hrgh-
est avarlable
phosphorus
content
especially
with
hard
water
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140-F (6O'C).
Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
starting
If water
pressure
IS
low, do not use water
for other purposes
whrle dishwasher
IS
running
[to assure correct
fltts).
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140-F (60-C).
Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
starting
Make
sure dishes
and
glassware
are loaded
SO spray
reaches
all surfaces
and
items drain
property
Do not Ov-
erload
Do not nest items
Try a bar rinse aid such as Solid Jet DRYa, Follow
package
directions
Allow
more
time when
using AIR DRY Option,
or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic
items may need towel
drying
Use care
In loadlng
alumlnum
utensils,
especially
any
llghtwelght
foil
container.
Place
so they
do not touch
dlshes.
Remove
black
marks
with
plastic
scouring
pad
and a mild abrasive
cleanser
Do not overload.
toad
glasses
in the top rack only. toad
between
prongs,
not over
them.
Glasses
loaded
over
prongs
will not be supported
and may chip or break.
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