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