Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM
Spottlng and
fllmlng
Small partlcles
deposlted on
Items
Dishes not dry
Black marks on
chlna or white
utensils
Chlpplng or
breaklng
glassware
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CAUSED BY
Hard water
Water is not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
“Old” detergent
Improper loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Settrng used
Spray arm or arms not
rotatrng freely
“0ld”detergent
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
Water IS not hot
enough
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher IS
not frllrng properly
Water
IS
not hot
enough
Improper loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Alumrnum utensrls
rubbing against items
durrng washrng
Improper loading
SOLUTION
FIII detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de-
tergent wrth highest ovaltable phosphorus content May
be necessary to rnstall water softener
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6o’C). Set
water heater thermostat to a hrgher setting Run water at
srnk until hot before starttng
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with hrgh-
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
water
Use only fresh, dry drshwasher detergent. Store tightly
closed box, in cool, dry place Drscard old, lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill dispensers until ready tostart 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 reachrng
detergent dispensers
Try a bar rrnse old such as Solrd Jet DRY’ Follow package
directions
To remove spots and film, try CI 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 theirturning
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 drshwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content especially wrth hard
water
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C). Set
water heater thermostat to a hrgher setting. Run water at
sink untrl hot before starting
If water pressure
IS
low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher
IS
running (to assure correct fills]
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C) Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
sink untrl 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 rrnse aid such as Solid Jet DRY’ Follow package
drrectrons
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drying.
Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially 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