PROBLEM
Dishes not washing clean
Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion
Dlshes & lnterlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown
CAUSED BY
Water is not hot enough
Improper loading
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely
Nof 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 14O’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 nof 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 wafer
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 dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
Check for rornbow hue on glosses. A rainbow hue IS the flrsf sign of etching (corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount
of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content
If wafer 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.
3Add ‘4 to ’ 2 cup (120 to 240 mL) of citric acid crystals
[usually available in drugstores].
4Close and latch door to complefe cycle.
Permanent solution: Instoll an iron or manganese filter to home water supply
Rust spots |
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stalnless | steel | acidic | foods | such | OS | |||
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| mayonnaise, | vinegar, | |||||
Dark | spots | on | fruit juices, | salad |
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flatware |
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| dressings, | milk |
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stalnless | steel, | products |
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sliver | plate, | or | flatware |
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sterllng |
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| detergent |
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Bronze | tarnish | Silverplate | is | worn | off | |||
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 tarntsh 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 drshwasher to complete cycle
Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be-
tween on 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