Whirlpool DU9700XT manual Common Dishwashing problems, Problem

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 HI-TEMP WASH Option

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 HI-TEMP WASH Option

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 HI-TEMP WASH Optron

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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