PROBLEM
Dishes not washing clean
Cloudy film on glassware, etching - permanent corrosion
Dishes & interlor 01 dlshwasher yellow or brown
CAUSED BY
Water Is not hot enough
Improper loodlng
Spray arm or arms not rotating freely
Not enough detergent or improper
detergent
Old” detergent
Water pressure may be low, dishwasher IS not filling properly
loo much detergent In soft water
Inadequate rinsing
Iron or manganese In water
SOLUTION
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 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 theirturning
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est ovaltable 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 dtspensers until ready to start dishwasher
If water pressure IS low, do not use water for other purposes while dlshwasher is running (to assure correct fills]
Check for rotnbow 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:
4 Set empty dishwasher for a “one wash” cycle
2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to slop tt when It has filled for the wash part of the cycle
3 Add ‘4 to ‘) cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually avallable in drugstores)
4 Close and iatch door tc complete cycle
Permanent solution: InstrIll an iron or manganese filter to home water supply
Rust spots on stainless steel
Dark spots on flatware - stalnless steel, sllver plate, or sterling
Bronze tarnish on silverplate
Water left In bottom of dishwasher
Allowlng salty or acldlc foods such as
mayonnaise. vinegar. fruit juices salad dressings. milk products to remain on flatware
Undissolved
detergent coming in contact with flatware
Silverplate is worn off Exposed base metal takes on a bronzed hue
DIshwasher cycle noi completed
Clogged drain air gap
Rinse flatware that IS to stand for several hours before washing (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 wtth sliver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware.
Remove tarnish with silver polish Have silver replated
Allow dIshwasher to complete cycle
Some plumbing codes require use of a drain atr gap be-
tween an undercounter drshwasher 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
aishwasher due to a plugged drown The drain atr gap IS
NOT a part of the dlshwasher and is NOT covered by the
dlshwasher warranty The drain air gap should be kept ciean to insure proper draining ofthe dishwasher
