PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Dishes not Water is not Water temperature should be at least IAO?F (60-C) Set
washing clean hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before starting
Improper loadrng Make sure dashes 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 theirturning.
Not enough detergent Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with-high-
or Improper est available phosphorus content. .especially with hard
detergent water.
0ld?detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
container, in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. Do not
fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Water pressure may If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
be low, dishwasher IS while dishwasher IS running (to assure correct fills]
not filling properly
Cloudy film on Too much detergent Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue is the
glassware, in soft water first sign of etching [corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount
etching - of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower
permanent phosphorus content
corrosion 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.
Dishes & Iron or manganese in Temporary remedy:
lnterlor of water 1 Sel 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 1)2 cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores].
A Close and latch door to complete cycle
Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to
home water supply
Rust spots on Allowing salty or Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
stalnless steel acidic foods such as washing [use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained items with silver
-OR- mayonnaise. vinegar, polish and re-wash. Do not put stolnless steel and sliver
Dark spots on fruit juices, salad flatware In the some sllverware basket comportment.
flatware - dressings, milk Direct contact between these metals con cause perma-
stainless steel, products to remain on nent damage to the sliver.
sliver plate, or flatware
sterling Undrssolved Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent comrng in detergent on wet flatware.
contact with flatware
Bronze tarnish SlIverplate IS worn off Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated
on silverplate Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue
Water left in Dishwasher cycle not Allow drshwasher to complete cycle
bottom of completed
dishwasher Clogged dram arr 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 lo 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. |
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