Whirlpool DU8000XR Series Use & Care Manual page 13

PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
Dishes not Water is not
SOLUTION
washing clean hot enough
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60-C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at
sink untrl hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Improper loading
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
Not enough detergent
or improper
detergent
"0ld"detergent
Water pressure may
be low, dtshwasher
IS
not filling properly
Cloudy film on Too much detergent Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue
IS
the
glassware, In soft water
first sign of etching (corrosion of glass] Reduce the amount
etching -
of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower
permanent
phosphorus content
corrosion
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 glassware are loaded properly to
assure adequate rinsing and draining Do not overload.
Dishes &
lnterlor 01
dlshwasher
yellow or
brown
Iron or manganese in Temporary remedy:
water
I. Set empty dishwasher 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 '/4 to 1 2 cup (120 to 240 ml] of cttnc acid crystals
[usually available in drugstores]
4 Close and latch door to complete cycle
Permanent solution: Install an tron or manganese filter to
home water
SUDDIV
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
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 especrallv 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).
Rust spots on Allowing salty or Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
stainless steel
acidic foods such as washing (use Rinse & Hold) Clean stained items with silver
-OR-
mayonnaise. vinegar,
Dark spots on
polish and re-wash Do not put stalnless steel and sliver
fruit juices. salad
tlatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
flatware - dressings, milk Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
stalnless steel, products to rematn on nent damage to the sliver.
sliver plate, or flatware
sterling Undissolved
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent coming in
detergent on wet flatware.
contact with flatware
Bronze tarnish
Silverplate IS worn off
on silverplate
Remove tarnish with silver polish Have sflver replated.
Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue
Water left in
bottom of
dishwasher
Dishwasher cycle not
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle
completed
Clogged drain air Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be-
gap
tween an undercounter dishwasher 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 drainrng of the dishwasher.
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