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SOLVING COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS
ProblemCauseSolution
Spotting andIncorrect amountFollow recommendations for amount. Heavy
filming of detergentsoil and/or hard water generally require
(continued)extra detergent.
Use of ineffectiveUse fresh detergent. Store detergent
detergentstightly closed in a cool, dry place. Discard
lumpy detergent.
Insufficient fill due toHome water pressure should be 20 to 120
low water pressurepsi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher
fill. A booster pump on the water supply may
be necessary if pressure is too low.
Dishes do not Dishes do not drainDishes must have proper water drainage.
dry completelyproperlyDo not overload. See the OLoading Your
Dishwasher� section. Use a liquid rinse
agent to speed draining.
PlasticsSome plastics, due to material, may need to
be towel dried.
Silica film orWater chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem,
etching reaction with certainexcept by hand washing. To slow this
(silica film is atypes of glassware �process, use a minimum amount of deter-
milky, rainbow usually caused bygent but not less than 1 tablespoon per
colored deposit;some combination ofload. Use a liquid rinse agent and underload
etching is asoft or softened water,the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing.
cloudy film)alkaline washingSilica film and etching are permanent and
solutions, insufficientcannot be removed. Use the Air Dry option.
rinsing, overloading the
dishwasher, and heat
of drying.
Black or grayAluminum itemsLoad aluminum items so that they will not
marks on dishestouching dishesrub against dishes during washing. Do not
wash throwaway aluminum items in the
dishwasher because they may break down
and cause marking. Remove aluminum
markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser.
White spots onSeasoning removed byReseason cookware after dishwasher
cookware withdishwasher detergentswashing.
non-stick finish
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