PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Spotting and Incorrect amount Follow recommendations on page 10 for
filming of detergent amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water
(continued) generally require extra detergent.
Use of ineffective Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly-
detergents closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy
detergent.
Insufficient fill due to Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
low water pressure psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply may be neces-
sary if pressure is too low.
Dishes do not Dishes do not drain Dishes must have proper water drainage.
dry completely properly Do not overload. Follow instructions for
loading dishwasher on pages 7-9. Use a
liquid rinse agent to speed draining.
Plastics Some plastics, due to material, may need to
be towel dried.
Silica fllm or Water chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem,
etching reaction with certain except by hand washing. To slow this
(silica film is a types of glassware - process, use a minimum amount of deter-
white iridescent usually caused by gent but not less than 1 tablespoon per load.
deposit; etching some combination of Use a liquid rinse agent and underload the
is a cloudy film) soft or softened water, dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica
alkaline washing film and etching are permanent and cannot
solutions, insufficient be removed. Use the AIR DRY option.
rinsing, overloading the
dishwasher, and heat
of drying.
Black or gray Aluminum items Load aluminum items so that they will not
marks on dishes touching dishes rub against dishes during washing. Do not
wash throwaway aluminum items in the
dishwasher because they may break down
and cause marking. Remove aluminum
markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser.
White spots on Seasoning removed by Reseason cookware after dishwasher
cookware with dishwasher detergents washing.
non-stick finish
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