Dishes not washing clean 2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it
Water is not hot enough when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle.
3. Add % to % cup (120 to 240 mL) of citric acid
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
crystals (usually available in drugstores).
(SOOC). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting 4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.
and/or use Hi-Temp Option. Permanent solution: Install an iron or
manganese filter or water softener to home
Improper loading water supply.
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. Rust spots on stainless steel - OR - Dark
spots on flatware: stainless steel, silver
Make sure large items do not block spray from
reaching detergent dispensers, plate, or sterling
Allowing salty or acidic foods such as
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit juices, salad
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely dressings, milk products to remain on
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented flatware
their turning.
Rinse flatware that IS to stand for several hours
Not enough detergent or improper before washing (use the Rinse & Hold Cycle).
detergent Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent Do not put stainless steel and silver flatware in
with highest available phosphorus content... the same silverware basket compartment. Direct
especially with hard waler. contact between these metals can cause perma-
nent damag?e to the silver.
?Old? detergent
Use only fresh dlshwasher detergent. Store Undissolved detergent coming in contact
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place with flatware
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling
until ready to start dishwasher. concentrated detergent on wet flatware.
Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
Bronze tarnish on silverplate
If water pressure is low. do not use water for other
purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure Silverplate is worn off. Exposed base metal
correct fills). takes on a bronzed hue
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver
replated.
Cloudy film on glassware, etching -
permanent corrosion
loo much detergent in soft water Water left in bottom of dishwasher
above grate
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow
hue is the first sign of etching (corrosion of glass). Dishwasher cycle not completed
Reduce the amount of dishwasher detergent. Allow dishwasher lo complete cycle. Some
Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content. remaining water is normal and keeps seals
from drying.
Inadequate rinsing
If water pressure is low do not use water for other
purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure Clogged drain air gap
correct water fills). Make sure dishes and glass- Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air
ware are loaded properly to assure adequate gap between an undercounter dishwasher and
rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
the drain system of the house. The air gap is usu-
ally located above the sink or on the top of the
counter near the dishwasher to prevent the pos-
Dishes & interior of dishwasher
sibility of water backing up from the drain into the
yellow or brown dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drawn air
Iron or manganese in water gap is not a part of the dishwasher and is not
Temporary remedy: covered by the dishwasher warranty. The drain air
gap should be kept clean to ensure proper drain-
1. Set empty dlshwasher for a ?one wash? cycle
ing of the dishivasher.
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