Problem Cause Solution
Spotting
and
Water temperature is If needed, turn home water heater up to
Filming too low ensure water entering dishwasher is
(continued) 120°F (49°C) minimum. See recom-
mended procedure on page 14.
Use of incorrect Use recommended dishwasher deter-
detergents gents only.
Incorrect amount of Follow recommendations on pages
11
and
detergent 12 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard
water generally require extra detergent.
Use of ineffective Detergent should be fresh. Store in a
detergents cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight
container. Discard lumpy detergent.
Insufficient fill caused Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
by low water pressure psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply may be neces-
sary if pressure is too low.
Dishes Do Not Dry Dishes do not drain Dishes must have proper water drainage.
Completely PropeW Do not overload. Follow instructions for
loading dishwasher on pages 16-l 8. Use
a liquid rinse agent to speed draining.
Plastics Some plastics, due to material, may need
to be towel dried.
Silica Film or A water chemical It may not be possible to prevent problem,
Etching (Silica Film reaction with certain
is a White Irides- except by hand-washing. To retard this
types of glassware. process, use a minimum amount of
zent Deposit; Usually caused by detergent but not less than one table-
Etching is a Cloudy some combination of spoon per load. Use a liquid rinse agent
Film) soft or softened water,
and
underload the dishwasher to allow
alkaline washing thorough rinsing. Silica film and etching
solutions, insufficient are permanent and can not be removed.
rinsing, over-loading Use the Energy Saver Dry option.
the dishwasher, and
heat of drying.
Black or Gray Aluminum items Aluminum items shouM be loaded so that
Marks on Dishes they will not rub against dishes during
washing. Throw-away aluminum items
should not be washed in the dishwasher
because they may break down and
cause
marking. Aluminum markings can be
removed by using a mild abrasive
cleanser.
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