Whirlpool DU5000XL, DP6880XL manual PROBLEM Dishes not washlng clean

PROBLEM

Dishes not washlng clean

Etching - permanent tllmlng which cannot be removed

Dishes & lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown

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

loo much detergent In soft water

Inadequate rlnslng

Iron or manganese in water

SOLUTION

Water temperature should be at least 140°F (6O’C). Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at

sink until hot before starting and/or use HI-TEMP WASH 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 theirturning.

Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-

est available phosphorus content...especially with hard water

Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter- genl 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 ralnbow hue IS the first sign of etching (corrosion of glass). Reduce the 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.

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’,to’

I 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

Small	dark			Allowing		salty	or
spots	on			acidic	foods		such	as
flatware		-		mayonnaise,			vinegar,
stalnless		steel,		fruit tulces,		salad
sliver	plate,		or	dressings.		milk
sterling		or	rust	products		to remain		on
spots	on			flatware
stalnless		steel		Undissolved
				detergent		coming		In
				contact	with		flatware

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

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

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

Bronze tarnlsh on sllverplate

Water left in bottom of dishwasher

Silverplate IS worn off Exposed base metal takes on a bronzed hue

DIshwasher cycle not completed

Clogged drain air gap

Remove tarnish with silver polish Have silver replated.

Allow dlshwasher to complete cycle

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

tween an undercounter dlshwasher and the drain system af the nouse The air gap is usually located above the sink or Or the top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent Ihe possibllttv of water backing up from the drain into the

dishwasher due to a plugged drain The drain air gap is

NOfl 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