Whirlpool WU1000XO warranty Common Dishwashing Problems, Solution

Common Dishwashing	Problems
PROBLEM	CAUSED BY
Spotting and filming	Hard water

Water is not hot enough

Not enough detergent, or mlproper detergent

“Old” detergent

Improper loadmg

	No rinse agent
	Drying	without	heat
Small particles deposited on	Spray	arm not	rotating freely
items

SOLUTION

Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher detergent 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. Dry without heat

2.Remove all metal items.

3.Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar m a container on the bottom rack.

4.Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle.

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

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with highest available

phosphorus content especially with hard water.

Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed contamer m 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 dram properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items

Make sure large items do not block spray from reachmg detergent dispensers.

Does the rmse agent dispenser need filling? See mstructions on page 5

Drying without heat may result m some spotting of glasses and silver. Dry with heat.

Check spray arm to make sure it turns freely after loadmg. Be sure a utensil has not prevented It from turnmg

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