Common
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Spottlng and tllmlng
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| water | Fill | detergent | dispensers | to | capacity | Use | dishwasher |
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| tergent | with | highest | available |
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Water | is not | Water | temperature | should | be | at least | Set | ||||||||||||
hot | enough | water | heater | thermostat | to | a higher | setting. | Run water | at | ||||||||||
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| sink | until | hot |
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Not | enough | Use | more | dishwasher | detergent | Use detergent | with | high- | |||||||||||
detergent, | or | est | avallable |
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improper | detergent | water. |
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“Old” | detergent | Use | only | fresh, | dry | dishwasher | detergent. |
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| gent. | Do | not | fill | dispensers | until | ready | tostart |
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Small partlcles
deposlted on Items
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely
“Old” detergent
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.
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling? See instructions on page 7.
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 dishwasherthrough 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 tlghtly closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter- gent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Dlshes not dry
Black marks on chlna or white utensils
Chlpplng or breaklng glassware
Not enough detergent, or improper detergent
Water is not hot enough
Water pressure may be low, dishwasher is not filling properly
Water is not hot enough
Improper loading
No rinse aid
AIR DRY Setting used
Aluminum utensils rubbing against items dunng washing
Improper loading
Use more dishwasher 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 and/or use
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 until hot before starting and/or use
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov- erload Do not nest
Fill rinse aid dispenser.
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT DRY. Plastic items mav need towel drvina.
Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any
Ilghtwelght loll container. Place so they do not touch dlshss. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser.
Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only. toad
between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
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