PROBLEM
Spotting and filming (continued)
Cycle takes extremely long time
Dishes do not dry completely
Silica film or etching
(silica film is a white iridescent deposit; etching is a cloudy film)
Black or gray marks on dishes
CAUSE
Incorrect amount of detergent
Use of ineffective detergents
lnsuff icient fill due to low water pressure
Water temperature is too low
Dishes do not drain properly
Plastics
Water chemical reaction with certain types of glassware - usually caused by some combination of soft or softened water, alkaline washing solutions, insufficient rinsing, overloading the dishwasher, and heat of drying.
Aluminum items touching dishes
SOLUTION
Follow recommendations on page 10 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.
Use fresh detergent. Store detergent tightly- closed in a cool, dry place. Discard lumpy detergent.
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply may be neces- sary if pressure is too low.
If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See “Tocheck water temperature” on page 20.
Dishes must have proper water drainage. Do not overload. Follow instructions for loading dishwasher on pages
Some plastics, due to material, may need to be towel dried.
It may not be possible to prevent problem, except by hand washing. To slow this process, use a minimum amount of deter- gent but not less than one tablespoon per load. Use a liquid rinse agent and under- load the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing. Silica film and etching are perma- nent and cannot be removed. Use the Air Dry option.
Load aluminum items so that they will not rub against dishes during washing. Do not wash throwaway aluminum items in the dishwasher because they may break down and cause marking. Remove aluminum markings by using a mild abrasive cleanser.
White spots on cookware with
Seasoning removed by Reseason cookware after dishwasher
dishwasher detergents washing.
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