Whirlpool DU7903XL manual Common, problems, dishwashing

Common

PROBLEM

Spottlng and tllmlng

Small partlcles deposlted on Items

dishwashing

problems

CAUSED

BY

SOLUTION

Hard

water

Fill

detergent

dispensers

to

capacity.

Use

dishwasher

de-

tergent

with

highest

available

phosphorus

content.

May

be

necessary

to

install water softener.

Water is not

Water

temperature

should

be

at

least

14O’F

(60°C).

Set

hot

enough

water

heater

thermostat

fo

a higher

setting. Run water

at

sink

until

hot

before

starting

and/or

use

HI-TEMP

WASH

Option

Not

enough

Use

more

dishwasher

detergent.

Use detergent

with

high-

detergent,

or

est

available

phosphorus

content..

especially

with hard

improper

detergent

water.

“Old” detergent

Use

only

fresh,

dry

dishwasher

detergent.

Store

tlghtly

closed box, tn cool, dry place. Discard old. lumpy deter-

gent

Do

not

fill

dispensers

until

ready to start dishwasher.

Improper

loading

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.

No rinse

aid

Does the rinse aid dispenser

need

filling?

See

instructlons

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 dishwasher through a complete washing cycle.

AIR DRY Setting used

Dryfng

without

heat

may

result

in some spotting of glasses

and

silver.

Spray

arm or arms not

Check

spray

arms to

make

sure

they

turn freely

after

load-

rotating

freely

ing.

Be sure a

utensil

has not prevented

their turning.

“Old” detergent

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 whlte utensils

Chlpplng or breaking 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 during 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 HI-TEMP WASH Ophon

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 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.

FIII rinse aid dispenser

Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT DRY. Plastic items may need towel drving

Use care In loadlng alumlnum utensils, especially any

llghtwelght toll container. Place so they do not touch dlshes. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser

Do not overload. Load glasses in the top rack only. Load between prongs, not over them. Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may chip or break

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