3 DishwashmgProblems
PROBLEM
DishesNotClean
Spotting
Filming
Etching...........
Silverware Stained or Pitted
Bronze Tarnish on Silverware
andAnswers
POSSIBLE CAUSE & SOLUTION
Water temperature is too low It should be from t40°Fo to t50°F (60°C to 66°C,)
Not enough water in the dishwasher Using old, lumpy detergent
Improper loading Items may be placed in the wrong position A knife or a slender handle may have prevented spray arm turning
Caused by minera! deposits from ha(d or soft water left by evaporation
Use a wetting agent such as Jet Dry Store dishwasher detergent in a c0ol, dry place
Water is too hard Use more detergent tf hardness is greater than ]2
grains, you may need to install a water softener Usually hard water film can be removed by soaking a glass in a half and half solution of vinegar and water, ° If this proves effective, load the filmed glasses and dishes into the dishwasher Operate on LIGHT WASH cycle Stop the machine after it has filled for the wash phase of the cycle and pour
in two cups of vinegar Close the door and let the machine complete the cycle
°Some commercial products such as Glass Magic may be avaifable in your area
Etching appears as a film and is impossible to remove It can be retarded by using smaller amounts of detergent Thorough rinsing is important; so load your dishwasher properly. Do not overload it Dishwasher water temperature should be at 140°F. (60°C),
Can be caused by direct contact with detergent or prolonged contact with acid or salty foods Do not let detergent drop on silverwai'e Rinse tableware promptly if it has been exposed to staining foods.
Silverplate has worn off, exposing base metal, Silver polish can remove tarnish but replating is necessary for permanent solution
Black Marks on Dinnerware
Aluminum Discoloration
Brown Stains (Rust) on Dishes or Tub
Dishes Not Dry
Dishes Chipping
Dishwasher Odor
Noise
Water in Tub Bottom
Can be caused by metal objects rubbing the plate Remove the marks by soaking the plate in a mild Meach solution After this, wash the ptate in a normal dishwasher cycle
Minerals in your water supply and high water temperature in combination with some detergents can darken aluminum
Too much iron in your water You may need iron removal equipment installed
The water is too cool It should be at least 140°F (60°C) at the dish- washer
Improper loading Load dishes so the water can run off
On machines without forced air drying, try opening the door slightly at the beginning of the dry cycle Unload after about an hour
Select "Hot Dry"
Use of wetting agent for those dishwashers equipped with automatic dis- pensers helps water to sheet off faster
Improper loading Load glassware and dishes between the supports so they are stable and cannot bump each other
Soiled dishes held too long in dishwasher Use RINSE 8 HOLD cycle for dishes that will be washed later
Some hard object (bottle cap, measuring spoons, etc ) may have fallen into the bottom of the tub Clean the pump
A small amount of water will remain in the boltom of the tub after each cycle