Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spotilng and filming
Small particles
deposlted on items
Dishes not dry
Black marks on china or white utensils
Chlpping or breaking glassware
CAUSED BY
Hard water
Water IS not hot enough
Not enough
detergent or
Improper detergent
‘Oid detergent
Improper loadrng
No rrnse ard
AIR DRY Settrng used
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
‘Old’ detergent
Not enough
detergent or
Improper detergent
Water IS not hot enough
Water pressure may
be low, drshwasher IS not fillrng properly
Water IS not hot enough
Improper loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Alumrnum utensrls
rubbrng against Items during washing
Improper loading
SOLUTION
FIII detergent drsbensers to capacity Use drsnwasher de-
tergent with hrghest avarlabre phosphorus content May
be riecessory to Install water softener
Water | temperature | should | be at | least | 140 | F (60 | C) | Set | |
water | heater | thermostat | to | c higher | settrng | Run | water | at | |
srnk | unth hot | before | starting | and | or | use | WASH | ||
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Use more drshwasher detergent Use detergent with hrgh-
es? avarIable phosphorus content especially wrth hard water
Use only fresh dry dlshwasher detergent Store lightly
closed box rn cool dry place Drscard old lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill drspensers until ready tostart drshwosher
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 reachrng
detergent drspensers
Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling’ See rnstructrons on page 7
To remove spots and film. try a vrnegar rinse
1 | Wash | and | rinse | load | as | usual | Use | AIR | DRY |
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2 | Remove | all | metal | Items |
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3 | Put | 2 cups | (500 | ml) | whrte | vinegar | rn a | contarner | on the | ||
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4 | Run | dishwasherthrc,gh |
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Drying wrthout heat may result in some spotting of glasses and srtver
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
rng Be sure a utenstl has not orevented therr turning
Use only fresh, dry drshwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box in cool dry place Discard old. lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill drspensers untrl ready to start drshwasher
Use more drshwosher detergent Use detergent wrth high-
est avariable phosphorus content especially with hard water
Water | temperature | should | be | at | least | 140 | F (60 | C]. | Set | |||||
water | heater | thermostat | to | a | hrgher |
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sink | until | hot | before | starting |
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If water | pressure | IS low. do not | use water | for other | purposes |
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Water | temperature | should | be | at | least | 140 | F (60 | C) | Set | |||||
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Make sure dashes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and Items drain properly Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Frlt rinse aid dispenser
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option or use HEAT DRY Plastic Items may need towel drying
Use care In loadlng alumlnum utenslls, especially any
llghtwelght foil container. Place so they do not touch
dlshes. Remove black marks with plasttc scouring pad
and a mrld abrasive cleanser
Do not overload Load glasses In the top rack only Load
between prongs, not over them Glasses loaded over
prongs WIII not be supported and may chip or break.
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