Common Dishwashing Problems
Spotting and filming Not enough detergent, or improper
detergent
Hard water
Fill detergent drspensers 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%). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
Option. setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
2. Remove all metal items. and do not use Lo-Energy Option.
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vrnegar in a Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
container on the bottom rack.
not filling properly
4. Run dishwasher through a complete washing
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other
cycle. purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure
Water Is not hot enough
correct fills).
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
(60%). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting Dishes not dry
and do not use Lo-Energy Option. No rinse agent
Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?
Not enough detergent, or improper
detergent See instructions on page 13.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent Water is not hot enough
wrth hrghest available phosphorus con- Water temperature should be at least 140°F
tent...especially with hard water.
(60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
?Old? detergent
and use Hi-Temp Rinse Option.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store
tightly closed contarner, in cool, dry place. Improper loading
Drscard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
untrf ready to start dishwasher.
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
Improper loading
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded AIR DRY Setting used
so spray reaches all surfaces and items dram
Allow more time when using Air Dry Option.
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest Items. Plastic items may need towel drying.
Make sure large items do not block spray from
reachrng detergent dispensers.
Black marks on dishes
No rinse agent
Aluminum utensils rubbing against items
Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling? during washing
See instructions on page 13.
Use care in loading aluminum utensils.
AIR DRY Setting used especially any lightweight foil container. Place so
Drying without heat may result in some spotttng they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks
of glasses and silver. wrth plastic scourrng pad and a mild abrasive
cleanser.
Small particles deposited on items
Spray arm not rotating freely Chipping or breaking glassware
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely Improper loading
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented DO not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only.
their turning. Load between prongs, not over them. Glasses
loaded over prongs WIII not be supported and may
?Old? detergent
chip or break.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store
tightly closed contarner, in cool, dry place.
Drscard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers
untrl ready to start dishwasher.
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