Common Dishwashing | Problems |
PROBLEM | CAUSED BY |
Spotting and filming | Hard water |
Water is not hot enough
Not enough detergent, or mlproper detergent
“Old” detergent
Improper loadmg
| No rinse agent |
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| Drying | without | heat |
Small particles deposited on | Spray | arm not | rotating freely |
items |
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SOLUTION
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher detergent 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. Dry without heat
2.Remove all metal items.
3.Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar m 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 setting. Run water at smk until hot before starting.
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with highest available
phosphorus content especially with hard water.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed contamer m 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 dram properly. Do not overload. Do not nest items
Make sure large items do not block spray from reachmg detergent dispensers.
Does the rmse agent dispenser need filling? See mstructions on page 5
Drying without heat may result m some spotting of glasses and silver. Dry with heat.
Check spray arm to make sure it turns freely after loadmg. Be sure a utensil has not prevented It from turnmg
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