PROBLEM
Dishes not dry
Spotting and filming
CAUSED BY
,Water is not hot
•COOL DRY option selected
,Improper loading
•Rinse agent- dispenser empty
•Hard water
SOLUTION | , :_ |
•Raise water heater thermostat to 140°F if :: necessary.
•Do not select COOL DRY drying option. Allow dishes to dry in heated air.
•Load dishes so items drain properly. Avoid
•overloading.
•Fill rinse agent dispenser if empty.
•Fill detergent cups to capacity. Use dishwasher detergent with highest available phosphorous
content. May be necessary to install a water softener.
• Water is not hot | • Raise water heater thermostat to 140°1. |
•COOL DRY drying • Drying without heat may cause some
option selected | spotting. Do not select COOL DRY option. |
•Not enougl',or
poor qualitydetergent. Use detergent with highest
detergent | available phosphorous content, |
| especially if you have hard water. |
• Old detergent | • Use only fresh, automatic dishwasher |
| detergent. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry |
| place. Discard old, lumpy or separated |
| detergent. Do not fill detergent dispenser |
| until ready to wash. |
• No rinse agent | • Fill rinse agent dispenser. |
| To remove stubborn spots and film frm. |
| glassware: |
| 1. Remove all metal utensils from the |
| dishwasher. |
| 2. Do not add detergent. |
| 3. Select POTS PANS cycle. |
| 4. Start the dishwasher and allow to run for |
| 18 to 20 minutes. The dishwasher will now |
| be in the main wash. |
| 5. Then open the door and pour 2 cups |
| (500 ml) white vinegar into bottom of |
| dishwasher. |
| 6. (_lose 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.) |
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