PROBLEM
Spotting and
Filming
(continued)
CAUSE
Incorrect amount of
detergent
Use of ineffective
detergents
Insufficient fill caused
by low water pressure
SOLUTION
Follow recommendations on pages 8 and
9 for amount. Heavy soil and/or hard
water generally require extra detergent.
Detergent should be fresh. Store in a
cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight
container. Discard lumpy detergent.
Home water pressure should be 20 to
120 psi for proper dishwasher fill. A
booster pump on the water supply may
be necessary if pressure is too low.
Dishes Do Not Dry
Completely
Dishes do not drain
properly
Plastics
Dishes must have proper water drainage.
Do not overload. Follow instructions for
loading dishwasher on pages 13-l 5. Use
a liquid rinse agent to speed draining.
Some plastics, due to material, may need
to be towel dried.
Silica Film or
A water chemical
It may not be possible to prevent pro-
Etching (Silica Film reaction with certain
blem, except by hand-washing. To retard
is a White Irides-
types of glassware. this process, use a minimum amount of
cent 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 No Heat Dry option.
the dishwasher, and
heat of drying.
Black or Gray
Marks on Dishes
Aluminum items
Aluminum items should be loaded so that
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.
Brown Stains on
Dishes and Dish-
washer 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, use the
Normal Wash cycle. Follow with a Light
Wash cycle with detergent. If treatment
is needed more than every other month,
the installation of an iron removal unit is
recommended.
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