Dishes not washing clean 3. Add ?I4 to ?/2 cup (120 to 240 mL) of citric acid
Water is not hot enough crystals (usually available in drugstores).
4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
(60%). Set water heater thermostat to a higher Permanent solution: Install an iron or
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting manganese filter to home water supply.
and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option.
Improper loading Rust spots on stainless steel-OR - Dark
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded spots on flatware: stainless steel, silver
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain plate, or sterling
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. Allowing salty or acidic foods such as
Make sure large items do not block spray from mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit juices, salad
reaching detergent dispensers. dressings, milk products to remain on
flatware
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented before washing (use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained
items with silver polish and re-wash. Do not put
their turning. stainless steel and silver flatware in the same
Not enough detergent or improper silverware basket compartment. Direct contact
detergent between these metals can cause permanent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent damage to the silver.
with highest available phosphorus content.. Undissolved detergent coming in contact
especially with hard water. with flatware
?Old? detergent Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store concentrated detergent on wet flatware.
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place.
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers
until ready to start dishwasher. Bronze tarnish on silverplate
Silverplate is worn off. Exposed base metal
Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly takes on a bronzed hue
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other
purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure replated.
correct fills).
Water left in bottom of dishwasher
Cloudy film on glassware, etching - Dishwasher cycle not completed
permanent corrosion Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.
Too much detergent in soft water
Clogged drain air gap
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow Some plumbing codes require use of a drain
hue is the first sign of etching (corrosion of glass). air gap between an undercounter dishwasher
Reduce the amount of dishwasher detergent.
Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content. and the drain system of the house. The air gap
is usually located above the sink or on the top of
Inadequate rinsing the counter near the dishwasher to prevent the
possibility of water backing up from the drain into
If water pressure is low do not use water for other
purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure the dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drain
correct water fills). Make sure dishes and glass- air gap is not a part of the dishwasher and is
not covered by the dishwasher warranty. The
ware are loaded properly to assure adequate drain air gap should be kept clean to insure proper
rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
draining of the dishwasher.
Dishes & interior of dishwasher
yellow or brown
Iron or manganese in water
Temporary remedy:
1. Set empty dishwasher for a ?one wash? cycle.
2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it
when it has filled for the wash part of the Cycle. 13 |
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