PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Dishes not Water is not Wafer temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
washing clean hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
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 items.
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
Spray arm or arms not Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
rotating freely ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Not enough detergeni Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
or improper est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
detergent water.
?0ld?detergent. Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tlghtly
closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher
Water pressure may If water pressure is low, do not use woter for other purposes
be low, dishwasher is whiie dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
not filling properly
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 adequaie rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Dlshes 6 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 if has
SF;;; or filled for the wash part of the cycle.
3. Add ?/4 IO % cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually availoble in drugstores).
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
flatware - mayonnaise, vinegar, polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver
stalnless steel, fruit juices, salad flatware In the same sllverware 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 sliver.
spots on flatware.
stainless steel
Undissolved Remove spots with silver polfsh. Avoid spilling dry deter-
detergent coming in gent on wet flatware.
contact with flatware
Bronze tarnish Silverplate is worn off. Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated.
on silverplate Exposed base metal
to kes 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 requfre 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 fop of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent
the possibility of water backing up from the drain info the
dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drain air gap is
NOT o 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 |
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