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