PROBLEM
Dishes not washing clean
Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion
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
Too much detergent in soft water
Inadequate rinsing
Iron or manganese in water
SOLUTION
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.
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items dram 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 their turning.
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus contenttespeciolly with hard water.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed container in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes while dtshwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
Check for rainbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue is the first sign of etching (corrosron of gloss] Reduce the amount
of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with 0 tower 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:
I, 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
3Add ‘& to I~2cup (120 lo 240 mL) of citric acid crystals
[usually available in drugstores).
4.Close and latch door to complete cycle
Permanent solution: lnstoll an iron or manganese filter to home water supply
Rust | spots | on | Allowing | salty | or |
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stalnless | steel | acidic | foods | such | as | ||||
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Dark | spots | on | fruit juices, | salad |
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stalnless | steel, | products | to | remain | on | ||||
sliver | plate, | or | flatware. |
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Bronze | tarnish | Silverplate |
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on silverplate |
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Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing (use Rinse & Hold]. Clean stained items with silver polish and
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 concentrated detergent on wet flatware.
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated.
Water | left in | Dishwasher | cycle | not |
bottom | of | completed |
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dishwasher | Clogged | drain | air | |
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gap
Allow dishwasherto 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 dish- washer due to a plugged drain. The drain air gap is NOT a
part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the dish- washer warranty. The drain air gap should be kept clean to ensure proper draining of the dishwasher.