Whirlpool DU3040XP manual PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean

PROBLEM

Dishes not washing clean

Etching - permanent fllmlng which cannot be removed

Dlshes & lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown

Small dark spots on flatware - stainless steel, silver plate, or sterling or rust spots on stainless steel

Bronze tarnish on silverplate

Water left in bottom of dishwasher

CAUSED BY

Water IS not hot enough

Improper loadrng

Spray arm or arms not rotottng freely

Not enough detergent or Improper

detergent

0ld”detergent

Water pressure may

be low drshwasher IS not frllrng properly

Too much detergent in soft water

Inadequate nnsrng

Iron or manganese In water

Allowing salty or acidic foods such as

mayonnaise, vinegar, fruit turces, salad dresstngs. milk products to remain on flatware

Undissolved

detergent coming In contact with flatware

Silverplate IS worn off Exposed base metal to kes on a bronzed hue

Dishwasher cycle not completed

Clogged drain air gap

SOLUTION

Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C] Set water heater thermostat to a hrgher settrng Run water at sink untrl hot before startrng

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- rng Be sure a utensrl has not prevented their turning

Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent wrth hrgh-

est avarlable phosphorus content especrally with hard water

Use only fresh, dry drshwasher detergent Store tightly closed box rn cool, dry place Drscard old, lumpy deter- gent Do not fill drspensers until ready to start dishwasher

If water pressure rs low, do not use water for other purposes whtle dishwasher IS running (to assure correct frlls)

Check for rarnbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue IS the lrrst sign of etching (corrosion of glass) Reduce the amount

of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent wtth a lower phosphorus content

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

while dishwasher IS running [to assure correct water ftlls) Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to

assure adequate rinstng and draining Do not overload

Temporary

remedy:

1

Set

empty

dishwasher

for

a “one wash”

cycle

2

Start

dishwasher

and

unlatch

door

to

stop

it when it has

filled for the wash part of the cycle

3

Add’rto’

2 cup

(120

to

240

ml)

of

citric

acid

crystals

(usually

available

in

drugstores]

4

Close

and latch

door

to

complete

cycle

Permanent

solution:

Install

an

iron or

manganese

filter to

home

water

supply

Rinse flatware that IS to stand for several hours before washing (use Rinse & Hold) Clean stained items with silver polish and re-wash. Do not put stalnless steel and sliver

flatware In the same sllverware basket compartment. Direct contact between these metals can cause perma- nent damage to the sliver.

Remove spots with silver polish Avoid spilling dry deter- gent on wet flatware

Remove tarnish with silver polrsh Have silver replated

Allow dishwasher to complete cycle

Some plumbing codes require use of a drain arr gap be-

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.