PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY |
SPOTS AND FILMING Spotting can be caused by all these things:
ON GLASSES AND • Extremely hard water. (See page 5.)
FLATWARE
• Low inlet water temperature. (Totest, see page 5.)
i • Overloading the dishwasher.
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•Improper loading. (See pages 7 and 8.)
•Old or damp powder detergent.
•Phosphate level in detergent too low. (See page 5.)
•Rinse agent dispenser empty. (See page 5.)
!• Too little detergent. (See page 6.)
Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help reduce filming.
To remove stubborn spots and film from glassware:
1.Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Select HEAVY WASH cycle.
4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now
be in the main wash.
5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500 rnl) of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.
| 6. Close the door and allow to complete the cycle. |
| If vinegar rinse doesn't work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric |
| acid crystals instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals.) |
| Using a vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home |
| water softener. |
CLOUDINESS ON | If vinegar or citric acid crystal rinse doesn't work, the cloudiness is "etching:' The film |
GLASSWARE | cannot be removed. |
| Etching can be caused by: (1) using too much detergent or (2) water temperature |
| over 150°F. |
CHIPPING OF CHINA | Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china |
| are secure and can't jar loose. (See page 7 for correct way to load glassware.) Make |
| sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into |
| the dishwasher. |
| Always use the top rack for delicate items. |
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