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Common Dishwashing Problems
Spotting and filming Not enough detergent, or improper
detergent
Hard water
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use with highest available phosphorus content...
dishwasher detergent with highest available
phosphorus content. May be necessary to especially with hard water.
install water softener. Water is not hot enough
TO remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse...
Water temperature should be at least 14O?F
1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use Air Dry
Option. (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
2. Remove all metal items. and/or use Hi-Temp Optron.
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
container on the bottom rack.
not filling properly
4. Run dishwasher through a complete washing If water pressure is low, do not use water for other
cycle.
purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure
Water is not hot enough correct fills).
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 Dishes not dry
and/or use Hi-Temp Option. No rinse agent
Not enough detergent, or improper Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?
detergent See instructions on page 20.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent Water is not hot enough
with highest available phosphorus con-
tent.. .especially with hard water. Water temperature should be at least 14O?F
(60%). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
?Old? detergent setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store and/or use Hi-Temp Option.
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place. Improper loading
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
Improper loading properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
AIR DRY Setting used
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain Allow more time when using Air Dry Option, or
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
use Heat Dry Option. Plastic items may need
Make sure large items do not block spray from towel drying.
reaching detergent dispensers.
No rinse agent
Black marks on dishes
Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?
Aluminum utensils rubbing against items
See instructions on page 20. during washing
AIR DRY Setting used Use care in loading-aluminum utensils,
especially any lightweight foil COntainer. Place SO
Drying without heat may result in some spotting
of glasses and silver. they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks
with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive
cleanser.
Small particles deposited on items
Spray arm not rotating freely
Check spray arm to make sure it turns freely Chipping or breaking glassware
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented Improper loading
its turning. Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only
?Old? detergent Load between prongs, not over them. Glasses
loaded over prongs will not be supported and may
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place. chip or break.
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers
until ready to start dishwasher.
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