Whirlpool DU1098XR manual Caused by

PROBLEM

Dlshes not washlng clean

Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion

Dlshes & lnterlor ot dlshwasher

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Rust spots on stalnless steel -OR-

Dark spots on tlatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling

Bronze tarnish on sllverplate

CAUSED BY

Water is not hot enough

Improper loading

Spray arm or arms not rotating freely

Not enough detergent or improper

detergent

“0ld”detergent.

Water pressure may

be low, dishwasher is not filling properly

Too much detergent in soft water

Inadequate iinsing

Iron or manganese in water

Allowing salty or acidic foods such as

mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit juices, salad dressings, milk products to remain on flatware.

Undissolved

detergent coming in contact *,, with flatware

Silverplate is worn off. Exposed base metal takes on a bronzed hue.

SOLUTION

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,

Option.

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.

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

Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content...especially with hard water.

Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly.closed container, in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. DO not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.

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

Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue’is the first sign of etching [corrosion of glass]. Reducethe amount

of dishwasher detergent. Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content.

If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes

while

dishwasher

is

running

(to

assure

correct

water

fills).

Make

sure

dishes

and

glassware

are

loaded

properly

to

assure

adequate

rinsing

and

draining.

Do

not

overload.

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Temporary

remedy:

I. Start

dishwasher

and

unlatch

door to

stop it when it has

filled

for

the wash

part

of

the

cycle.

2.Add l/4 to % cup (120 to 240 mL) of citric acid crystals

(usually available in drugstores].

3.Close and latch door to complete cycle.

Permanent solutlon: Install an iron or manganese filter to home water supply.

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Rinse flatware thal is to stand for several hours before washing. Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver tlatware In the same

sllverware basket compartment. Direct contact be-

tween these metals can cause permanent damage to the sliver.

Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware.

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Remove tarnish with silve;polish.	Have	silver repldted.

Water left In bottom of dishwasher

Dishwasher cycle not Allow dishwasher to complete cycle. completed

Clogged

drain air

Some

plumbing

codes

require

use

of a drain

air

gap

be-

gap

tween

an undercounter

dishwasher

and

the

drain

system

of

the

house.

The

air

gap is usually

located

above

the

sink

or

on

the top

of the

counter

near the

dishwasher

to prevent

the

possibility

of

water

backing

up

from

the

drain

into

the

dishwasher

due

to

a

plugged

drain.

The

drain air gap is

NOT

a part

of

the

dishwasher

and

is NOT covered

by

the

dishwasher

warranty.

The

drain

air

gap

should

be

kept

clean

to insure

proper

draining

of the

dishwasher.

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