Dishes not washing clean 2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it
Water is not hot enough when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle.
Water temperature should be at least 140°F 3. Add ?/4 to % cup (120 to 240 mL) of citric acid
(60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher crystals (usually available in drugstores).
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting 4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.
and do not use Lo-Energy Option.
Permanent solution: Install an iron or
manganese filter or water softener to home
Improper loading water supply.
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. Rust spots on stainless steel - OR - Dark
Make sure large items do not block spray from spots on flatware: stainless steel, silver
reaching detergent dispensers. plate, or sterling
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Allowing salty or acidic foods such as
mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit juices, salad
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented dressings, milk products to remain on
flatware
their turning.
Not enough detergent or improper Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours
detergent before washing (use the Rinse & Hold Cycle).
Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent
with highest available phosphorus content.. Do not put stainless steel and silver flatware in
the same silverware basket compartment. Direct
especially with hard water. contact between these metals can cause perma-
?Old? detergent nent damage to the silver.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store Undissolved detergent coming in COntaCt
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place. with flatware
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling
until ready to start dishwasher.
concentrated detergent on wet flatware.
Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
lf water pressure is low, do not use water for other Bronze tarnish on silverplate
purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure Silverplate is worn off. Exposed base metal
correct fills). takes on a bronzed hue
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver
replated.
Cloudy film on glassware, etching -
permanent corrosion
Too much detergent in soft water Water left in bottom of dishwasher
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow above grate
hue is the first sign of etching (corrosron of glass). Dishwasher cycle not completed
Reduce the amount of dishwasher detergent.
Allow dishwasher to complete cycle. Some
Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content remaining water is normal and keeps seals
Inadequate rinsing from drying.
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 glass- Clogged drain air gap
ware are loaded properly to assure adequate Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air
nnsing and draining. Do not overload. gap between an undercounter dishwasher and
the drain system of the house. The air gap is usu-
ally located above the sink or on the top of the
Dishes 8 interior of dishwasher counter near the dishwasher to prevent the pos-
yellow or brown sibility of water backing up from the drain into the
Iron or manganese in water dishwasher due lo a plugged drain. The dram air
gap is not a part of the dishwasher and is not
Temporary remedy: covered by the dishwasher warranty. The drain air
1. Set emptydishwasher for a ?one wash? cycle. gap should be kept clean to ensure proper drain-
ing of the dishwasher.
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