Whirlpool WU685OV Solution, Dishes not washing clean continued, Dishes & interior of dishwasher

PROBLEM

Dishes not washing clean (continued)

Cloudy film on glassware, etching-permanent corrosion

I	CAUSED BY	I		SOLUTION
Improper loading		Make sure dishes				and glassware			are
		loaded so spray reaches all surfaces
		and items drain properly. Do not
		overload. Do not nest items.
		Make sure large items do not block
		spray from reaching					detergent
		dispensers.
1 Spray arm or arms not rotating freely		Check spray arms to make sure they
		turn freely after loading. Be sure a
		utensil has not prevented their
		turning.
Not enough	detergent or improper	Use more dishwasher					detergent.		Use
detergent		detergent		with	highest			available
		phosphorous content...especially with
		hard water.
“Old” detergent		Use only		fresh	dishwasher detergent.
		Store tightly closed container in cool,
		dry place. Discard old detergent. Do
		not fill dispensers until ready to start
		dishwasher.
Water pressure may be low,		If water		pressure		is low,		do not use
dishwasher	is not filling properly	water for other purposes while
		dishwasher is running (to assure
		correct	fills).
Too much detergent in soft water		Check for rainbow				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 phosphorous
		content.
Inadequate	rinsing	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.

Dishes & interior of dishwasher	Iron or manganese in water	Temporary	remedy:
yellow or brown		1. Set empty dishwasher for a “one
		wash”	cycle.

2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle.

3. Add l/4 to l/2 cup (120 to 240 mL) of citric acid crystals (usually available in drugstores).

4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.

Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to home water supply.

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