Common dishwashing problems
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PROBLEM CAUSED BY SOLUTION
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D&her n-;&Y 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 starhng and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
OptIon.
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 Fill rinse aid dispenser.
AIR DRY Setting used Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying
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Black marks on Aluminum utensils Use care In loadlng aluminum utenslls, especially any
chlna or white rubbing against items llghtwelght toll coitalner. Place so they do not touch
utensils during washing dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
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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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Etching - Too much detergent Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue is the
permanent in soft water first sign of etching (corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount
tllmlng which of dishwasher detergent. Use a detergent with a lower
cannot be phosphorus content.
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Inadequate rinsing If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct water fills).
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to
assure adequate rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
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Small partlcles 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 theIrturning
Items ?Old? detergent Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready tostart dishwasher.
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or est available phosphorus content. especially with hard
improper detergent water.
Water is not hot Water temperature should be at least 140-F (6O?C). Set
enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
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 fillinQ properly
Dishes not Water is not Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
washlng clean hot enough water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
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.
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers
Spray arm or arms not Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
rotating freely ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning.
Not enough detergent Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high.
or improper est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
detergent water.
?Old? detergent. Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly
closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Water pressure may If water pressure is low, do not use water far other purposes
be low, dishwasher IS while dishwasher IS running [to assure correct fills]
not filling properly |
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