Common Dishwashing Problems - Whirlpool DU7903XL Use & Care Manual

Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spottlng and
tllmlng
CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Hard water
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May
be necessary to install water softener.
Water is not
Water temperature should be at least 14O'F (60°C). Set
hot enough
water heater thermostat fo a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or
est available phosphorus content.. especially with hard
improper detergent
water.
"Old" detergent Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tlghtly
closed box, tn cool, dry place. Discard old. lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start 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
No rinse aid
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructlons
on page 7.
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
Dryfng without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver.
Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
deposlted on rotating freely
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Items
"Old" detergent Use only fresh. dry dishwasher detergent. Store tlghtly
closed box In cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Not enough
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
improper detergent water.
Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run Water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Ophon
Water pressure may
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
be low, dishwasher is
while dishwasher is running [to assure
Correct
fills).
not filling properly
Dlshes not dry Water is not hot
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
enough
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
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.
No rinse aid
FIII rinse aid dispenser
AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drving
Black marks on Aluminum utensils
Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any
chlna or whlte
rubbing against items llghtwelght toll container. Place so they do not touch
utensils
during washing dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser
Chlpplng or Improper loading
Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
breaking
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
glassware
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break
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