Common Dishwashing Problems
Spotting and filming (hard water film) Not enough detergent, or improper
detergent
Hard water
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent
with highest available phosphorus content..
dishwasher detergent with highest available
phosphorus content. May be necessary to especially with hard water.
install water softener. Water is not hot enough
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse... Water temperature should be at least 140°F
1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
2. Remove all metal items. setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option.
container on the bottom rack. Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
4. Run dishwasher through a complete washing not filling properly
cycle. If water pressure is low, do not use water for other
purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure
Water is not hot enough correct fills).
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
(60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting Dishes not dry
and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option.
Water is not hot enough
Not enough detergent, or improper
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
detergent (60%). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
with highest available phosphorus con- and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option.
tent.. .especially with hard water.
Improper loading
?Old? detergent Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place. properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers No rinse aid
until ready to start dishwasher.
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See
Improper loading instructions on page 9.
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain AIR DRY Setting used
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option,
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
Make sure large items do not block spray from or use HEAT DRY Plastic items may need
towel drying.
reaching detergent dispensers.
No rinse aid
Black marks on dishes
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See
instructions on page9. Aluminum utensils rubbing against items
during washing
AIR DRY Setting used
Use care in loading aluminum utensils,
Drying without heat may result in some spotting especially any lightweight foil container. Place so
of glasses and silver. they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks
with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive
cleanser.
Small particles deposited on items
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely
Chipping or breaking glassware
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented Improper loading
their turning. Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only.
Load between prongs, not over them. Glasses
?Old? detergent
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store loaded over prongs will not be supported and may
chip or break.
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place.
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers
until ready to start dishwasher.
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