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Common dishwashing
problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spotting
and
Hard water
fllmlng
(hard
water
film]
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent,
or
Improper
detergent
"Old"
detergent
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposlted
on
rotating
freely
items
"Old"
detergent
Not enough
Use more dishwasher
detergent
Use detergent
with hrgh-
detergent,
or
est available
phosphorus
content..
especially
wrth hard
Improper
detergent
water
Water IS not hot
enough
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.
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
Dither
not dry
Water is not hot
enough
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting
used
Black
marks
on
Alumrnum
utensils
dishes
rubbing
against
items
during
washing
Chlpplng
or
breaklng
glassware
Improper
loading
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.
4. Run dishwasherthrough
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
starhng
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 dram
properly.
Do not ov-
erload.
Do not nest items
Make
sure large
items do not block
spray
from reaching
detergent
drspensers
Does the rinse aid dispenser
need
filling?
See instructions
on page
7.
Drying
without
heat may result in some spotting
of glOSSes
and silver.
Check
spray
arms to make
sure they turn freely
after load-
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented
theirturnrng.
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
settrng.
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
startrng.
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 rrnse aid dispenser.
Allow
more
trme when
using AIR DRY Option,
or use HEAT
DRY Plastic
items may need towel
drying.
Use care
In loadlng
alumlnum
utensils,
especially
any
llghtwelght
loll
container.
Place
so they
do not touch
dishes.
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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