PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Spotting 3nd
filming (cont.)
Insufficient fill caused
by low water pressure
Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for
proper dishwasher fiif A booster pump on the water
supply may be necessary If pressure is too low
NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a
vinegar rinse,
1. Wash and rinse as usual using the Air Dry option.
2. Remove all metal items.
3. Put 2 cups (500 ml) white vinegar in a container
on the bottom rack.
4. Run dishwasher through complete washing cycle.
Vinegar will mix with wash water.
Cyde takes
extremeiy long
time
Water temperature
is too low
if needed, turn home water heater up to ensure
water entering dishwasher is 120“F {49°G) minimum.
See “Water temperature tips" on page 12.
Dishes do not
dry completely
Dishes do not
drain properly
Dishes must have proper water drainage. Do not
overload. Follow instructions tor loading dishwasher
on pages 13-17 Use a liquid rinse agent to speed
drying
Plastics Some plastics, due to material, may need to be
towel dried.
Rinse agent dispenser
is empty
FifI rinse agent dispenser. See page 12.
Silica film or
etching (silica
film is a white
iridescent
deposit;
etching is
a cloudy film)
A water chemical
reaction with certain
types of glassware.
Usually caused by
some combination of
soft or softened water,
alkaline washing
solutions, insufficient
rinsing, over-loading
the dishwasher, and
heat of drying.
It may not be possible to prevent problem, except
by hand washing. To stow this process, use a
minimum amount of detergent but not less than
1 tablespoon per load. Use a liquid rinse agent and
underload the dishwasher to allow thorough rinsing.
Silica film and etching are permanent and cannot be
removed. Use the Air Dry option.
Black or gray
marks on
dishes
Aluminum items
Aluminum items should be loaded so that they will
not rub against dishes during washing Throwaway
aluminum items should not be washed in the dish
washer because they may break down and cause
marking.. Aluminum markings can be removed by
using a mild abrasive cleanser.
Brown stains
on dishes and
dishwasher
interior
High Iron content in
water supply
Remove by washing dishes (after food soil has been
removed) with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric
acid crystals added to covered section of detergent
dispenser. Do not use detergent Follow with a
Normal cycle with detergent. If treatment !s needed
more often than every other month, the installation
of an iron removal unit is recommended.
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