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Common dishwashing
problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng
and
fllmlng
(hard
water
film]
Small partlcles
deposlted
on
items
Dishes not dry
Black
marks
on
dlshes
Chlpping
or
breaking
glassware
Hard waler
Waler IS not
hot enough
Nol enough
detergent,
or
Improper
detergent
"Old" detergent
improper
looding
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setllng
used
Spray arm or arms not
rotating
freely
"0ld"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 rinse old
AIR DRY Setting
used
Aluminum
utensils
rubbing
against
items
during
washing
Improper
loading
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capacity
Use dlshwasher
de-
tergent
with highest
available
phosphorus
Content
May
be necessary
to install
waler
softener
To remove
spots and film, try CI 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 CI container
on the
bottom
rack.
4. Run dishwasherthrough
a complete
washing
cycle
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
and/or
use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Use more dishwasher
detergent.
Use detergent
with high-
est ovallable
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.
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
Does the rinse aid dispenser
need
filling?
See instructions
on page
7.
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 dishwasher
detergent.
Store tightly
closed
container,
in cool, dry place.
Discard
old detergent.
Do not
fill dispensers
until ready
to start dishwasher.
Use more dishwasher
detergent
Use detergent
with high-
est available
phosphorus
content...especially
with hard
water
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140 F (60 C) Set
water
heater
thermostat
to o higher
setting.
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
starting
and/or
use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
If water
pressure
is low, do not use water
for other purposes
while
dishwasher
IS
running
[to assure correct
fills).
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
stcrtlng
and/or
use HI-TEMP WASH
Optlon
Make
sure dishes
and
glassware
are loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and items drain
properly.
Do not ov-
erload
Do not nest Items
FIII rinse aid dispenser
Allow
more
time when
using AIR DRY Option,
or use HEAT
DRY Plastic
items may need towel
drying.
Use care
In loading
aluminum
utenslls,
especially
any
llghtwelght
foil
container.
Place
so they
do not touch
dishes.
Remove
block
marks
with
plastic
scouring
pad
and a mild abrasive
cleanser,
Do not overload
Load glasses
in the top rack only
Load
between
prongs,
not over
them
Glasses
loaded
over
prongs
will not be supported
and may chip or break.
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