Common dishwashing problems
PROBLEM
CAUSED BY
SOLUTION
Spottlng and
tllmlng
Small partlcles
deporlted on
Items
Dishes not dry
Black marks on
china or white
utensllr
Chlpplng or
breaking
glassware
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Hard water
Waler 1s not
hot enough
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
“0ld”detergent
Improper loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Spray arm or arms not
rotattng freely
“0ld”detergent
Not enough
detergent, or
Improper detergent
Water IS not hot
enough
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher IS
not filling properly
Water IS not hot
enough
Improper loadrng
No rinse old
AIR DRY Setting used
Aluminum utensils
rubbing against items
during washing
Improper loadrng
Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de-
tergent with highest avarlable phosphorus content May
be necessary to Install water softener
Water lemperature should be at least 14O‘F (6O’C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
stnk unttl hot before starting
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content especially with hard
water
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box, In cool. dry place Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
Make sure dashes and glassware are loaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers
Try a bar rinse aid such as Solid Jet DRY’ Follow package
drrectrons
To remove spots and film, try a vinegar rinse
1 Wash and rrnse load as usual Use AIR DRY
2 Remove all metal Items
3. Put 2 cups (500 ml] white vinegar in a contarner on the
bottom rack
4 Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle
Dryrng without heat may result In some spotting of glasses
and silver
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load-
ing Be sure a utensrl has not prevented therr turning
Use only fresh, dry dishwasher detergent Store tightly
closed box in cool, dry place Discard old, lumpy deter-
gent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher
Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high-
est available phosphorus content especially with hard
waler
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at
sink unttl hot before starting
If water pressure IS low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher IS running (to assure correct fills)
Water temperature should be at least 140 F (60 C]. Set
water heater thermostat lo a higher setting Run water at
sink until hot before starting
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so Sprov
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not Ov-
erload Do not nest Items
Try a bar rinse old such as Solrd Jet DRY@ Follow package
directtons
Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option, or use HEAT
DRY Plastic items may need towel drying
Use care In loading alumlnum utenrllr, ispecIally any
llghtwelght toll oontalner. Place so they do not touch
dlrher. Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad
and a mtld abrasive cleanser.
Do not overload: toad glasses in the top rack only. toad
between prongs, not over them Glasses loaded over
prongs will not be supported and may chip or break.
