Common Dishwashing Problems
Spotting and filming Not enough detergent, or improper
detergent
Hard water
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use 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 vrnegar rinse..
Water temperature should be at least 140°F
1. Wash and rinse load as usual. Use Air Dry (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher
Option.
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
2. Remove all metal items. and/or use Hi-Temp Option.
3. Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is
container on the bottom rack.
not filling properly
4. Run dishwasher lhrough 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 Dishes not dry
setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting
No rinse agent
and/or use Hi-Temp Option. Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling?
Not enough detergent, or improper See instructions on page 16.
detergent
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent Water is not hot enough
with highest 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/or use Hi-Temp Option.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store
tightly closed container, in cool, dry place. Improper loading
Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
until ready to start dishwasher. so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items.
Improper loading
AIR DRY Setting used
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded
so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain Allow more time when using Air Dry Option, or
properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items. use Heat Dry Option. Plastic items may need
Make sure large items do not block spray from towel drying.
reaching detergent dispensers.
No rinse agent Black marks on dishes
Does the rinse agent dispenser need filling? Aluminum utensils rubbing against items
See instructions on page 16. during washing
Use care in loading aluminum utensils,
AIR DRY Setting used especially any lightweight foil container. Place so
Drying without heat may result in some spotting
they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks
of glasses and silver. with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive
cleanser.
Small particles deposited on items
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely
Chipping or breaking glassware
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely
after loading. Be sure a utensil has not prevented Improper loading
their turning. Do not overload. Load glasses In the top rack only
Load between prongs, not over them. Glasses
?Old? detergent loaded over prongs will not be supported and may
chip or break.
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.
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