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Dishes | not | Water is not |
washing | clean | hot enough |
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 startrng and/or use
Etching - permanent filming which cannot be removed
Improper loading
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely
Not enough detergeni or improper
detergent
“0ld”detergent.
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
not filling properly
Too much detergent in soft water
Inadequate rinsing
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 therrturning.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content...especiolly with hard water
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed box in cool, dry place. Discard old, lumpy deter- gent. 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 o 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.
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Dishes 6Iron or manganese in
interior of water dishwasher
yellow or brown
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Temporary remedy:
I. Set empty dishwasher for o “one wash”cycle.
2.Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle.
3.Add l/4 to % cup (120 to 240 mL] of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores).
4.Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to home water supply.
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| acidic | foods | such | as | washing | [use | Rinse | & Hold]. | Clean | stained | items | with | silver | ||||||||||
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sliver | plate, | or | dressings, | milk |
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Water | left in | Dishwasher |
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dishwasherClogged gap
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cycle | not | Allow | dishwasher |
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drain | air | Some | plumbing |
| codes | require | use |
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| of | the | house. | The | air | gap | is usually |
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| or | on | the top | of | the | counter | near the | dishwasher | to prevent | ||||||||||
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| dishwasher | due | to | o | plugged | drain. |
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| The drain | air | gap |
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