Problem
Cause Solution
Spotting and
Water temperature is Use the Hi-Temp option. If needed, turn
Klming
too low home water heater up to ensure water
(continued) entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C)
minimum. See recommended procedure
on page 17.
Use of incorrect
Use recommended dishwasher
detergents
detergents only.
Incorrect amount of
Follow recommendations on pages 14
detergent and 15 for amount. Heavy soil and/or
hard water generally require extra deter-
gent.
Use of ineffective Detergent should be fresh. Store in
a
cool,
detergents
dry place, preferably in an airtight con-
tainer. Discard lumpy detergent.
Insufficient fill caused Home water pressure should be 20 to 120
by tow water pressure psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster
pump on the water supply may be neces-
sary if pressure is too low.
Cycle Takes Water temperature is
If needed, turn home water heater up to
Extremely Long too low
ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F
Time
(49°C) minimum. See recommended
procedure on page 17.
Dishes Do Not Dry
Dishes do not drain
Dishes must have proper water drainage.
Completely
PropeW
Do not overload. Follow instructions for
loading dishwasher on pages 19-22. Use
a liquid rinse agent to speed draining.
Plastics
Some plastics, due to material, may
need to be towel dried.
Silica Film or A water chemical
It may not be possible to prevent problem,
Etching (Silica Film reaction with certain
except by hand-washing. To retard this
is a White Irides- types of glassware.
process, use a minimum amount of deter-
cent Deposit; Usually caused by
gent but not less than one tablespoon per
Etching is a Cloudy
some combination of
load. Use a liquid rinse agent and
Film)
soft or softened water, underload the dishwasher to allow thor-
alkaline washing
ough rinsing. Silica film and etching are
solutions, insufficient
permanent and can not be removed. Use
rinsing, over-loading
the Air Dry option.
the dishwasher, and
heat of drying.
Black or Gray Aluminum items
Aluminum items should be loaded so that
Marks on Dishes
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.
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