PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Dishes not dry Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
enough water heater thermostat to 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 ov-
erload. Do not nest.
No rinse aid Fill rinse aid dispenser.
AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying.
Black marks on Aluminum utensils Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any
chlna or whlte rubbing against items llghtwelght foil container. Place so they do not touch
utensils during washing dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
Chlpplng or Improper loading Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
breaklng between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
glassware prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
Etching - Too much detergent Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue is the
permanent in soft water first sign of etching (corrosion of glass]. Reduce the amount
fllmlng which of dishwasher detergent. Use a detergent with a lower
cannot be phosphorus content.
removed Inadequate rinsing If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct water fills).
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to
assure adequate rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Dlshes & Iron or manganese in Temporary remedy:
lnterlor of water 1. Set empty dishwasher for a ?one wash? cycle.
dlshwasher 2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has
yellow or
brown filled for the wash part of the cycle.
3. Add ?/4 to % CUD 1120 to 240 ml1 of citric acid crvstals
(usually avoilat& in drugstoresj.
4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to
home water supply.
Small dark Allowing salty or Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
spots on acidic foods such as washing [use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained items with silver
tlatware - mayonnaise, vinegar, Dolish and re-wash. Do not Dut stalnless steel and sliver
stalnless steel, fruit juices, salad ilatware In the same sllve;ware basket compartment.
silver plate, or dressings, milk Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
sterling or rust products to remain on nent damage to the sllver.
spots on flatware.
stainless steel
Undissolved Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling dry deter-
detergent coming in gent on wet flatware.
contact with flatware
Bronze tarnish Silverplate is worn 017 Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated
on sllverplate Exposed base metal
takes on a bronzed hue
Water lett In Dishwasher cycle not Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.
bottom of completed
dishwasher
Clogged drain air Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be-
gap tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system
of the house. The air gap is usually located above the sink
or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent
the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the
dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drain air gap is
NOT a part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the
dishwasher warranty. The drain air gap should be kept
clean to insure proper draining of the dishwasher. |
ACEC
WHIRLPOOL
