SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

Unexpected results on

1.

Etching — usually caused by any combination of high

 

dishes.

 

temperatures, soft water, soft glass, or high alkaline washing

 

 

 

solutions.

 

 

2.

Tarnishing — avoid washing silver, silver plate and pewter in

 

 

 

chemical sanitizing machines.

 

 

3.

Pitting — stainless steel may pit with lengthy contact of foods

 

 

 

containing salt, fruit juices, vinegar, etc. Wash immediately.

 

 

4.

Black or gray marks — may have been rubbed with aluminum.

 

 

5.

Brown stains — may be due to high iron content in water supply.

 

 

6.

Chipping — improper loading or ware is too delicate.

 

 

7.

Fading of china patterns — usually due to high water temperature

 

 

 

and strong detergent. Check that china is dishwasher compatible.

 

 

8.

Wooden ware damage — avoid washing in dishwasher.

 

 

9.

Rust on cast iron — seasoning is lost in dishwasher. Avoid

 

 

 

dishwasher cleaning.

 

 

10.

Plastic ware distortion — high temperatures. Check plastic

 

 

 

ware's instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

Low temperature readings.

1.

Low water supply temperature — make sure it meets the

 

 

 

recommended limits.

 

 

2.

Rapid cycle use — if incoming water temperature is low and

 

 

 

cycle use rate is high, the hot water supply may be insufficient

 

 

 

to meet the demand.

 

 

3.

Heavy ware load cools wash water — do not overload racks.

 

 

4.

Booster heater or sump heater set low — set for higher value on

 

 

 

LX40H; call Hobart Service Technician for LX18H and LX30H.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine won't fill or won't

1.

Low water pressure — check for clogged hose strainer; check that

 

fill high enough.

 

site water pressure meets minimum flow pressures.

 

 

2.

Make sure probes are clean (see Cleaning, page 22).

 

 

3.

No water pressure — main water supply valves may not be

 

(LX18, LX30 display shows

 

working.

 

"E0," "E2," "E3," or "E4".

4.

Drain valve open — turn machine OFF to drain machine, then

 

LX40 display shows

 

ON. Repeat twice (this assists in clearing any drain valve

 

"DR1 PRBLM," "FILL1

 

obstructions). Wait for machine to reach READY mode and

 

PRBLM," FILL2 PRBLM,"

 

press WASH. Slowly open door several seconds later and note

 

or "FILL3 PRBLM".

 

water level. Close door; 30 seconds later, open door slowly and

 

Machine will not run.)

 

check that water level is the same as it was. If not, repeat the

 

 

 

OFF-ON procedure. If problem persists, call your local Hobart

 

 

 

Service Office.

 

 

5.

Delime machine.

 

 

 

 

Dishwasher makes noises

Drain valve — this is normal; the drain valve operates several times

 

after it drains when it is

to ensure it remains clear of obstructions.

 

turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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