Whirlpool DP3880XM manual Common dishwashing problems, Problemcaused by

Common dishwashing problems

PROBLEMCAUSED BY

Spotting and Hard water fllmlng

Water is not hot enough

Not enough detergent. or improper detergent

“0ld”detergent

Improper loading

No rinse aid

		AIR DRY Setting used
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Small partlcles		Spray	arm or arms not
deposlted	on	rotating	freely
Items		“Old”	detergent

Not enough detergent, or improper detergent

Water is not hot enough

Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is

not filling properly

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Dlshes not dry Water is not hot enough

				Improper	loading
				No rinse	aid
				AIR DRY Setting		used
_----..---	-.. --		.-... .,, .	__ -,. ___ _
Slack	marks		on	Aluminum	utensils
chlna	or	white		rubbing	against	items
utensils				during washing
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Chlpplng		or		Improper	loading
breaklng
glassware

SOLUTION

Fill detergent dispensers to capacity. Use dishwasher de-

tergent with highest available phosphorus content. May be necessary to install water softener.

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

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content...especially with hard water

Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed box, in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter- gent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.

Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray

reaches all surfaces and Items drain properly Do not ov- erload Do not nest items

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

Try a bar rtnse aid such as Solid Jet DRY’. Follow package directions.

To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse

1.Wash and rinse load as usual. Use AIR DRY.

2.Remove all metal Items.

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

4.Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle

Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses and silver.

Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load- ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning

Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed box in cool, dry place Discard old, lumpy deter- gent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.

Use more dtshwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content .-especially with hard water

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

If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).

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Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (60 C]. Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting

Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray

reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov- erload Do not nest items

Try a bar rinse aid such as Solid Jet DRY”. Follow package directions.

Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT

DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying.

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Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, erpeclally any

llghtwelght foil container. Place so they do not touch dishes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser.

Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load

between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.

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