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| POSSIBLE CAUSE | WHAT TO DO | ||
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| Dishes and flatware |
| Low inlet water | • | Make sure inlet water temperature is correct | |
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| temperature |
| (see page 8). | |
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| Water pressure is | • | Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out | |
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| more slowly than usual? If so, wait until | |
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| pressure is normal before using your | |
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| Air gap is clogged | • Clean air gap. | ||
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| Improper rack loading | • | Make sure large dishware does not block the | |
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| detergent dispenser or the wash arms. | |
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| Spots and filming on |
| Extremely hard water | • | Use Jet Dry® or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse | |
| glasses and flatware |
| Low inlet water |
| agent to remove spots and prevent new film | |
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| Overloading the dishwasher • | To remove stubborn spots and | ||
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| Improper loading |
| film from glassware: | |
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| 1 Remove all metal utensils from the | ||
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| 2 Do not add detergent. | ||
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| 3 Select the HEAVY WASH cycle. | ||
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| Too little detergent |
| 4 Start the dishwasher and allow to run for | |
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| 30 minutes. Dishwasher will now be in the | |
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| main wash. | |
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| 5 Open the door and pour 2 cups (500 ml) | |
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| of white vinegar into the bottom of the | |
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| 6 Close the door and allow to complete the | |
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| cycle. If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat | |
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| as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of | |
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| citric acid crystals instead of vinegar. | |
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| Cloudiness on glassware |
| Combination of soft water | • | This is called etching and is permanent. | |
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| and too much detergent |
| To prevent this from happening, use less | |
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| detergent if you have soft water. Wash | |
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| glassware in the shortest cycle that will get | |
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| it clean. | |
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| Water temperature | • | Lower the water heater temperature. | |
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| entering the dishwasher |
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| exceeds 150°F |
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| Black or gray marks |
| Aluminum utensils have | • | Remove marks with a mild, abrasive | |
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| rubbed against dishes |
| cleaner. | |
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