Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Spotilng and Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de-
fllmlng tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May
be necessary to install water softener.
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse...
1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY.
2. Remove all metal items.
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a container on the
bottom rack.
A. Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle.
Water is not Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O"C]. Set
hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
improper detergent water.
?0ld?detergent Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed
container in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. Do not
fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov-
erload. Do not nest items.
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
No rinse aid Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions
on page 7.
AIR DRY Setting used Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver.
Small partlcles Spray arm or arms not Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
deposlted on rotating freely ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturning.
Items
?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 start dishwasher.
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content.. especially with hard
improper detergent water.
Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least IAO"F (60°C). Set
enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Water pressure may If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
be low, dishwasher is while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills].
not filling properly
Dishes not dry Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov-
erload. Do not nest Items
No rinse aid Fill rinse aid dispenser.
AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying.
Black marks on Aluminum utensrls Use care In loadlng aluminum utensils, especially any
dishes rubbing against items llghtwelght toll container. Place so they do not touch
durmg washing dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
Chlpplng or Improper loading Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
breaklng between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
glassware prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
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