Whirlpool DP3880XM manual Problem Caused

PROBLEM				CAUSED			BY
Dishes		not		Water		1snot
washing		clean		hot	enough
				Improper			loading
				Spray arm or arms not
				rototrng		freely
				Not	enough			detergent
				or improper
				detergent
				“0ld”detergent
				Water		pressure			may
				be	low,	dtshwasher				IS
				not	filling		properly
Etching		-		loo	much		detergent
permanent				In soft water
tiimlng		which
cannot		be
removed				Inadequate					rinsing
Dishes		&		Iron	or	manganese				in
interior		of		wo	ter
dishwasher
yellow		or
brown
Small	dark			Allowing			salty		or
spots	on			ocrdrc		foods			such	OS
flatware		-		mayonnaise.					vinegar,
stalniess		steel,		fruit	juices,		salad
silver	plate,		or	dressings,			milk
sterling		or	rust	products			to	remarn		on
spots	on			flatware
stainless		steel		Undissolved
				detergent			coming			in
				contact		with			flatware

SOLUTION

Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set water heater thermostat to a hrgher setting. Run water at sink until hot before starting

Make sure dashes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drawn 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 lood- ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented therr turnrng

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content.. especially with hard water.

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 tostort dishwasher.

If water pressure IS low. do not use water for other purposes

while dishwasher IS running (to assure correct fills]

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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

o

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.

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Temporary

remedy:

1

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 ‘I~ to ‘% cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals

(usually available in drugstores]

4.Close and latch door to complete cycle

Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to home water suoolv

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 stalniess steel and silver

flatware In the same silverware basket compartment. Direct contact between these metals can cause perma- nent damage to the silver.

Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling dry deter- gent on wet flatware.

Bronze tarnish on silverplate

Water left in bottom of dlshwasher

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

Dishwasher cycle not completed

Clogged drain air gap

Remove tarnish with silver polish Hove silver replated

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Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.

Some plumbing codes require use of o 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 o part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the

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