Cause Solution
Water temperature is tot Use the Hi-Temp Wash option and do
IOW not use the Lo-Energy Rinse option. If
needed, turn home water heater up to
ensure water entering dishwasher is
120°F (49°C) minimum. See recorn-
mended procedure on page 15.
Use of incorrect deter- Use recommended dishwasher deter-
gents gents only.
Incorrect amount of Follow recommendations on pages 12
detergent and 13 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard
water generally require extra detergent.
Use of ineffective Detergent should be fresh. Store in a
detergents cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight
container. Discard lumpy detergent.
Insufficient fill caused by Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
low water pressure psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply may be neces-
safv if pressure is too low.
Cycle Takes Water temperature is tot If needed, turn home water heater up to
mremely Long low ensure water entering dishwasher is
Time 120°F (49°C) minimum. See recom-
mended procedure on page 15.
Dishes Do Not Dry Dishes do not drain Dishes must have proper water drainage.
Completely Do not overload. Follow instructions for
wwb
loading dishwasher on pages 17-20. Use
a liquid rinse agent to speed draining.
Plastics Some plastics, due to material, may
need to be towel dried.
Silica Film or A water chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem,
Etching (Silica Film reaction with certain except by hand-washing. To slow this
is a White Irides- types of glassware. process, use a minimum amount of
cent Deposit; Usually caused by some detergent but not less than one table-
Etching is a Cloudy combination of soft or spoon per load. Use a liquid rinse agent
Film) softened water, alkaline and underload the dishwasher to allow
washing solutions, thorough rinsing. Silica film and etching
insufficient rinsing, over- are permanent and can not be removed.
loading the dishwasher, Use the Air Dry option.
and heat of drying.
Black or Gray Aluminum items Aluminum items should be loaded so
Marks on Dishes that they will not rub against dishes during
washing. Throw-away aluminum items
should not be washed in the dishwasher
because they may break down and cause
marking. Aluminum markings can be
removed by using a mild abrasive
cleanser.
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