PROBLEM
Dishes not washing clean
Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion
Dishes & lnterlor 01 dlshwasher yellow or brown
Rust spots on stainless steel
Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sliver plate, or sterling
Bronze tarnish on silverplate
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, dtshwasher IS not filling properly
Too much detergent In soft water
Inadequate rinsing
Iron or manganese in water
Allowing salty or acidic foods such as
mayonnaise. vinegar, fruit juices. salad dressings, milk products to rematn on flatware
Undissolved
detergent coming in contact with flatware
Silverplate IS worn off Exposed base metal to kes on a bronzed hue
SOLUTION
Water temperature should be at least 140 F
sink untrl hot before starting and/or use
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 especrallv 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 dishwasher is running (to assure correct fills).
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow 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:
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 ‘/4 to 12 cup (120 to 240 ml] of cttnc acid crystals
[usually available in drugstores]
4Close and latch door to complete cycle
Permanent solution: Install an tron or manganese filter to home water SUDDIV
Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing (use Rinse & Hold) Clean stained items with silver polish and
tlatware 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 sflver replated.
Water | left in | Dishwasher | cycle not |
bottom | of | completed |
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dishwasher | Clogged | drain air | |
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gap
Allow dishwasher to 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
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 drainrng of the dishwasher.
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