Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng and
Hard water
fllmlng
(hard water film)
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
improper detergent
“Old” detergent
Improper loadrng
No rinse ard
AIR DRY Setting used
Small particles
Spray arm or arms not
deposited on
rotating freely
items
“0ld”detergent
Not enough Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
detergent, or
est avarlable phosphorus content. .especiallY wrth hard
Improper detergeni water
Water IS not hot
enough
Water temperature should be at least IUO’F (6O‘C). Set
water healer thermostat to a hrgher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher IS
not filling properly
Dishes not dry
Water IS not hot
enough
Improper loading
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Black marks on
Alumrnum utensils
dlshes
rubbing against items
during washing
Chipping or
breaking
glassware
Improper loading
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest available phosphorus content May
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 temperature should be at least 14O’F (6O”CJ. Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before startrng and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Option.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content .especially with hard
water
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.
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.
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions
on page 7.
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses
and silver
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing Be sure a utensrl has not prevented their turning.
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.
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running (to assure correct fills).
Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (6O’C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink untrl hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH
Optron.
Make sure dashes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov-
erload. Do not nest items
FIII rinse aid dispenser
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying.
Use care In loading aiumlnum utensils, especlaily any
lightweight foil container. Place so they do not touch
dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mild abrasive cleanser.
Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
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