Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
Spotting and Hard water Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-
fllmlng tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May
(hard water film] 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.
4. Run dishwasherthrough 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 starhng
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content especially with hard
Improper detergent water.
?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.
Improper loading Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items dram properly. Do not ov-
erload. Do not nest items
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent drspensers
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 glOSSes
and silver.
Small particles 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 theirturnrng.
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 hrgh-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content.. especially wrth hard
Improper detergent water
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.
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
Dither not dry Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C). Set
enough water heater thermostat to a higher settrng. Run water at
sink until hot before startrng.
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 FIII rrnse aid dispenser.
AIR DRY Setting used Allow more trme when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drying.
Black marks on Alumrnum utensils Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any
dishes rubbing against items llghtwelght loll container. Place so they do not touch
during washing dishes. 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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