Common
dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
Spotting and filming
[hard water firm]
Small particles
deposited on items
Dishes not dry
Black marks on dishes
Chipping or breaking glassware
CAUSED BY
Hard water
Water 1snot hot enough
Not enough detergent, or Improper detergent
‘0ld”detergent
Improper loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Settrng used
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely
‘Old detergent
Not enough
detergent or Improper detergenl
Water is not hot enough
Water pressure may be low, drshwasher IS not fillrng properly
Water IS not hot enough
Improper loadrng
No rinse ad
AIR DRY Setting used
Alumrnum utensils rubbing against Items during washing
Improper loading
SOLUTION
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest available phosphorus content May be necessary to install water softener
To remove spots and film. try a vinegar rinse
1 Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY 2. Remove all metal items
3 Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar In a container on the bottom rack
4 Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C] Set water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at sink untrl hot before starting and or use
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with hrgh-
est available phosphorus content especrally wrth hard water
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed contarner. in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
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 nor block spray from reaching detergent dispensers
Does the rinse aid dispenser need fllllng~ See rnstructtons on page 7
Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses and silver
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load- rng Be sure a utensil has not prevented therrturnlng.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tightly closed contarner, in cool, dry place Discard old detergent. Do not fill drspensers until ready to start dishwasher
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergenl with hrgh-
est avariable phosphorus content especrally with hard water
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C]. Set water heater thermostat to a higher settrng Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes while drshwasher IS runnrng [to assure correct fills]
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 starting and/or use
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items dram properly Do not ov- erload Do not nest items
Fill rinse aid dispenser
Ailow more time when usrng AIR DRY Optron, or use HEAT DRY Plastrc items may need towel drying
Use care in loading aluminum utensils, especially any
lightweight foil container. Place so they do not touch dlshes. Remove black marks with plastrc scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser
Do not overload Load glasses In the top rack only Load
between prongs, not over them Glasses loaded over prongs WIII no1 be supported and may chip or break,
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