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Common Dishwashing Problems

Spotting and filming

Hard water

Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use

dishwasher detergent with highest available

phosphorus content. May be necessary lo

install water softener.

To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse..

1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use Air Dry

Option.

2. Remove all metal items.

3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a

container on the bottom rack.

4. Run dishwasher lhrough a complete washing

cycle.

Water is not hot enough

Water temperature should be at least 140°F

(60°C). Set water healer thermostat to a higher

setling. Run water at sink until hot before starting

and do not use Lo-Energy Wash Option.

Not enough detergent, or improper

detergent

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergenl

with highesl available phosphorus conlent...

especially with hard waler.

“Old” detergent

Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store

tightly closed container, in cool, dry place.

Discard old detergent. Do nol fill dispensers

unlil ready lo slarl dishwasher.

Improper loading

Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded

so spray reaches all surfaces and ilems drain

properly. Do nol overload. Do nol nesl items.

Make sure large ilems do not block spray from

reaching delergen! dispensers.

No rinse agent

Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?

See instructions on page 13.

AIR DRY Setting used

Drying without heatmay result in some spotting

of glasses and silver.

Small particles deposited on items

Spray arm not rotating freely

Check spray arms to make sure lhey turn freely

aHer loading. Be sure a utensil has nol prevenled

lheir turning.

“Old” detergent

Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store

tightly closed container, in cool, dry place.

Discard old detergent. Do nol fill dispensers

until ready lo start dishwasher.

Not enough detergent, or improper

detergent

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use delergent

with highest available phosphorus content...

especially with hard 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

and do not use Lo-Energy Wash Option.

Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is

not filling properly

If water pressure is low, do not use waler for other

purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure

correct fills).

Dishes not dry

No rinse

agent

Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?

See instructions on page 13.

Water is not hot enough

Wafer temperature should be at least 140°F

(60°C). Set water healer thermostat lo a higher

setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting.

Improper loading

Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded

so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain

properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.

AIR DRY Setting used

Allow more time when using Air Dry Option, or

use Heat Dry Option. Plastic items may need

towel drying.

Black marks on dishes

Aluminum utensils rubbing against

itet’I?S

during washing

Use care in loading aluminum utensils,

especially any lightweight foil container. Place so

they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks

with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasrve

cleanser.

Chipping or breaking glassware

Improper loading

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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