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Common dishwashing
problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng
and
Hard water
fllmlng
(hard
water
film]
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent,
or
Improper
detergenl
"Old"
detergent
Improper
loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Settrng
used
Small partlcles
Spray
arm or arms not
deposlted
on
rotating
freely
Items
"Old"
detergent
Not enough
detergent,
or
Improper
detergent
Water IS not hot
enough
Water pressure
may
be low, dishwasher
IS
not filling
properly
Dishes
not
Water is not
washlng
clean
hot enough
Improper
loading
Spray
arm or arms not
rotating
freely
Not enough
detergent
or improper
detergent
"0ld"detergent.
Water pressure
may
be low, dishwasher
is
not filling
properly
Fill detergent
dispensers
to capacity
Use dishwasher
de-
tergent
with highest
avallable
phosphorus
content.
Mav
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 dishwasher
through
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 available
phosphorus
content.
.especially
with hard
water.
Use only
tresh 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
their turning.
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 hrgh-
est available
phosphorus
content
.especially
with hard
water.
Water
temperature
should
be at least
140-F (6O'CJ.
Set
water
heater
thermostat
to a higher
setting.
Run water
at
sink until
hot before
starting
and/or
use HI-TEMP WASH
Optron
If water
pressure
is low, do not use water
for other purposes
whtle dishwasher
IS
running
[to assure correct
fills).
Water
temperature
should
be at least
14O'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
Optron
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.
especially
with hard
water.
Use onlv
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).
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