PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Dishes not Water is not Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O?CJ. Set
washlng clean hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting.
Improper loading 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 their turning.
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 loo 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 drarning. Do not overload.
Dlshes 81 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 it has
Yellow or filled for the wash part of the cycle.
brown 3 Add ?4 to ?) cup (120 to 240 mL) of citric acid crystals
[usually available in drugstores]
4 Close and latch door to complete cycle
Permanent solution: Install an Iron or manganese filter to
home water supply
Rust spots on Allowrng 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, poltsh and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver
Dark spots on fruit juices, salad flatware In the same sllverware basket compartment.
flatware - dressings, milk Direct contact between these metals can cause perma-
stalnless steel, products to remarn on nent damage to the sliver.
sliver plate, or flatware
sterllng Undissolved Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent coming rn detergent on wet flatware.
contact with flatware
Bronze tarnish Silverplate is worn off Remove tarntsh with silver polish. Have srlver replated
on silverplate Exposed base metal
to kes on a bronzed
hue
Water left in Dishwasher cycle not Allow drshwasherto complete cycle
bottom of completed
dishwasher
Clogged drain 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
dtshwasher due to 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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