PROBLEM
Dishes not washlng clean
Cloudy tllm 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 14O’F [bO”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 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 content...especially 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.
3.Add % to % CUD 1120 to 240 mLl of citric acid crvstals
(usually available in drugstoresj.
4.Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to home water supply.
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stalnless | steel | acidic | foods | such | as | washing | [use |
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| vinegar, | polish | and | Do | not put | stalnless | steel | and | sliver | |||||||||||
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Water | lett In | Dishwasher | cycle not |
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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 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.