PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Spotting and Incorrect amount Follow recommendations for amount.
filming of detergent Heavy soil and/or hard water generally
[continued) require extra detergent.
Use of ineffective Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly
detergents closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy
detergent.
Insufficient fill due to 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-
sary if pressure is too low.
Cycle takes Water temperature If needed, turn home water heater up to
extremely is too low ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F
long time (49°C) minimum. See the ?To check water
temperature? section.
Dishes do not Dishes do not drain Dishes must have proper water drainage.
dry completely properly Do not overload. Follow instructions for
loading dishwasher. Use a liquid rinse agent
to speed drying.
Plastics Some plastics, due to material, may need to
be towel dried.
Silica film or Water chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem,
etching reaction with certain except by hand washing. To slow this
(silica film is a types of glassware - process, use a minimum amount of deter-
white iridescent usually caused by gent but not less than 1 tablespoon per
deposit; etching some combination of load. Use a liquid rinse agent and under-
is a cloudy film) soft or softened water, load the dishwasher to allow thorough
alkaline washing rinsing. Silica film and etching are perma-
solutions, insufficient nent and cannot be removed. Use the Air
rinsing, overloading Dry option.
the dishwasher, and
heat of drying.
Black or gray Aluminum items Load aluminum items so that they will not
marks on touching dishes rub against dishes during washing. Do not
dishes wash throwaway aluminum items in the
dishwasher because they may break down
and cause marking. Remove aluminum
markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser.
White spots on Seasoning removed by Reseason cookware after dishwasher
cookware with dishwasher detergents washing.
non-stick finish
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