Whirlpool DU4003XL manual Air

PROBLEM

CAUSED

BY

SOLUTION

Dishes

not

dry

Water

is not hot

Water

temperature

should

be

at

least

140°F

(60°C).

Set

enough

water

heater

thermostat

to a higher

setting.

Run

water

at

sink

until

hot

before

starting.

Improper

loading

Make

sure

dishes

and

glassware

are

loaded

so

spray

reaches

all

surfaces

and

items

drain

properly.

Do not

ov-

erload.

Do

not

nest.

No rinse

aid

Fill

rinse

aid

dispenser.

AIR DRY Setting used

Allow

more

time

when

using

AIR

DRY

Option,

or

use

HEAT

DRY. Plastic items may need towel drying.

Black

marks on

Aluminum

utensils

Use

care

In

loadlng

alumlnum

utensils,

especially

any

chlna

or whlte

rubbing

against

items

llghtwelght

foil

container.

Place

so

they

do

not

touch

utensils

during

washing

dlshes.

Remove

black

marks

with

plastic

scouring

pad

and

a mild

abrasive

cleanser.

Chlpplng

or

Improper

loading

Do

not

overload.

Load

glasses

in

the

top

rack

only.

Load

breaklng

between

prongs,

not

over

them.

Glasses

loaded

over

glassware

prongs

will

not

be

supported

and

may

chip

or

break.

Etching

-

Too much

detergent

Check

for

rainbow

hue

on

glasses.

A

rainbow

hue

is

the

permanent

in soft

water

first

sign

of

etching

(corrosion

of

glass].

Reduce

the amount

fllmlng

which

of

dishwasher

detergent.

Use

a

detergent

with

a

lower

cannot

be

phosphorus

content.

removed

Inadequate

rinsing

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.

Dlshes

&

Iron or

manganese

in

Temporary

remedy:

lnterlor

of

water

1.

Set

empty

dishwasher

for

a “one wash”

cycle.

dlshwasher

2.

Start

dishwasher

and

unlatch

door

to

stop

it when

it has

yellow

or

filled

for

the

wash

part

of

the

cycle.

brown

3.

Add

‘/4 to

% CUD

1120 to

240

ml1 of

citric

acid

crvstals

(usually

avoilat&

in

drugstoresj.

4.

Close

and

latch

door

to complete

cycle.

Permanent

solution:

Install

an

iron

or

manganese

filter

to

home

water

supply.

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

Bronze tarnish on sllverplate

Water lett In bottom of dishwasher

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 017 Exposed base metal takes on a bronzed hue

Dishwasher cycle not completed

Clogged drain air gap

Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing [use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained items with silver Dolish and re-wash. Do not Dut stalnless steel and sliver

ilatware In the same sllve;ware basket compartment. Direct contact between these metals can cause perma- nent damage to the sllver.

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

Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated

Allow dishwasher to complete cycle.

Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air 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.