Caused by

PROBLEM

Dishes not washing clean

Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion

Dishes & lnterlor 01 dlshwasher yellow or brown

Rust spots on stainless steel -OR-

Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling

Bronze tarnish on silverplate

Water is not hot enough

Improper loading

Spray arm or arms not rotating freely

Not enough detergent or improper

detergent

“0ld”detergent

Water pressure may be low, dtshwasher IS not filling properly

Too much detergent In soft water

Inadequate rinsing

Iron or manganese in water

Allowing salty or acidic foods such as

mayonnaise. vinegar, fruit juices. salad dressings, milk products to rematn on flatware

Undissolved

detergent coming in contact with flatware

Silverplate IS worn off Exposed base metal to kes on a bronzed hue

SOLUTION

Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60-C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at

sink untrl hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH Option

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

Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load- ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturning

Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content especrallv 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.

If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).

Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue IS the first sign of etching (corrosion of glass] Reduce the amount

of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content

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.

Temporary remedy:

I. Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash” cycle

2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle.

3Add ‘/4 to 12 cup (120 to 240 ml] of cttnc acid crystals

[usually available in drugstores]

4Close and latch door to complete cycle

Permanent solution: Install an tron or manganese filter to home water SUDDIV

Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing (use Rinse & Hold) Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash Do not put stalnless steel and sliver

tlatware In the same sllverware basket compartment. Direct contact between these metals can cause perma- nent damage to the sliver.

Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware.

Remove tarnish with silver polish Have sflver replated.

Water	left in	Dishwasher	cycle not
bottom	of	completed
dishwasher		Clogged	drain air
		Clogged	drain air

gap

Allow dishwasher to complete cycle

Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be-

tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system of the house The air gap IS usually located above the sink or on the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the

dishwasher due to a plugged drain. The drain air gap is

NOT a part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the

dishwasher warranty The drain air gap should be kept clean to insure proper drainrng of the dishwasher.