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