PROBLEM
Dlshes not washing clean
Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion
Dlshes & interlor of dlshwasher yellow or brown
CAUSED BY
Water is not hot enough
Improper loadtng
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 rn soft water
Inadequate rrnsrng
Iron or manganese in water
SOLUTION
Water temperature should be at least 14O’F (6O”CJ. Set water heater thermostat to a higher settrng. Run water at
sink until hot before starting and/or use
Make sure dishes and glassware ore 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 clter locd- ing Be sure a utensrl has not prevented theirturnrng
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content ..especrally 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 rarnbow 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 c 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 ore loaded properly to
cssurecdequcte rinsing and draining. Do not overload
Temporary remedy:
1 Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash” cycle
2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled forthe wash part of the cycle
3Add ‘4 to ’ J cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores]
4Close and latch door to complete cycle
Permanent solution: Instoll an iron or manganese filter to home water supply
Rust spots on stalnless steel
Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sllver plate, or sterllng
Bronze tarnish on silverplate
Water left in bottom of dishwasher
Allowing salty or ccrdrc foods such OS
mayonnaise, vrnegcr, frurt juices, salad dressings, milk products to remarn on flatware
Undissolved
detergent coming rn contact with flatware
Srlverplate 1sworn off Exposed base metal to kes on a bronzed hue.
Dishwasher cycle not completed
Clogged drain err gcp
Rinse flatware that IS to stand for several hours before wcshrng [use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained items with silver polish and
flatware In the same sllverware basket compartment. Direct contact between these metals can cause perma- nent damage to the sllver.
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware.
Remove tarnish with silver polish Have silver replated
Allow dishwcsherto 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 draining of the dishwasher.
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