Common Dishwashing - Whirlpool DU87OOXT Series Use & Care Manual

Undercounter dishwasher
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Common dishwashing
problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spotilng
and
Hard water
fllmlng
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent,
or
improper
detergent
"0ld"detergent
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
Small partlcles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted
on
rotating
freely
Items
"Old"
detergent
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
enough
Water
temperature
should
be at least
IAO"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.
If water
pressure
is low, do not use water
for other purposes
while
dishwasher
is running
(to assure correct
fills].
Water pressure
may
be low, dishwasher
is
not filling
properly
Dishes not dry
Water is not hot
enough
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
Black
marks
on
Aluminum
utensrls
dishes
rubbing
against
items
durmg
washing
Chlpplng
or
Improper
loading
breaklng
glassware
12
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capacity
Use dishwasher
de-
tergent
with
highest
available
phosphorus
content.
May
be necessary
to install
water
softener.
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.
A. Run dishwasher
through
a complete
washing
cycle.
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
and/or
use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Use more dishwasher
detergent.
Use detergent
with high-
est available
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.
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.
Make
sure dishes
and
glassware
are
loaded
so spray
reaches
all surfaces
and items drain
properly.
Do not ov-
erload.
Do not nest Items
Fill rinse aid dispenser.
Allow
more
time when
using AIR DRY Option,
or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic
items may need
towel
drying.
Use care
In loadlng
aluminum
utensils,
especially
any
llghtwelght
toll
container.
Place
so they
do not touch
dlshes.
Remove
black
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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