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Dishware Chipped
• Loadwithcareanddonotoverload.(SeePreparing
andLoadingDishes.)
• Place delicate items in top rack.
• Place glasses securely against pins and not over
pins.
• Load items so they are secure and don’t jar loose
when moving racks in and out. Move racks in and out
slowly.
• Make sure tall glasses and stemware will clear top of
tub when rack is pushed in.
• Fine antique china and crystal should be hand-
washed.
Dishware Stained or Discolored
• Tea and coffee can stain cups. Remove the stains by
hand washing in a solution of 1/2cup (120 ml) bleach
andone quart(1L)ofwarm water.Rinsethoroughly.
• Iron deposits in water can cause a yellow or brown
film. A special filter installed in the water supply line
willcorrectthis problem. (SeeRemovingSpots and
Film.)
• Aluminumutensilscanleavegray/black marks when
they rub against other items. Load properly.
• Certainhighacidfoods can causediscolorationof
stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long
period. Use the QUICK RINSE cycle or rinse by hand
ifnot operatingdishwasherat once.
• Mixing stainless steel and silver utensils in silverware
basket can cause pitting of the stainless steel
blades. Avoid mixing stainless steel and silver.
Etching
• Usingtoomuchdetergentin soft or softened water
causes this film that cannot be removed.
• Adjusttheamountofdetergentbasedonthewater
hardness.(CheckDetergentUsageGuide.)
• Lowerthewatertemperature.
Detergent Left in Cups
• Detergent may be old. Discard and use fresh
detergent.
• Be sure water action can reach the dispenser.
• Check to see if cycle has been completed.
• Makesureitemsdonot prevent the detergent
dispenserfromopening.
Before calling for service, review this list. It may
save you both time and expense. This list includes
common experiences that are not the result of
defective workmanship or material in your
dishwasher.
Food Soils Left on Dishes
• Chooseanother cycleforlongerwashingtime.
• Checkrackloadingsectionforproperloading—avoid
nesting items.
• Homewaterpressure may betoolow—shouldbe 20
to120poundspersquareinch(psi).
• Checkincoming watertemperature.Itshouldbe
120°F(49°C).(SeeFactorsAffectingPerformance.)
• Checkwater hardness. For extremely hard water, it
may be necessary to install a water softener. (See
DetergentChart.)
• Usefreshdetergent.
• Check to make sure funnel in top rack is not blocked.
• Make sure items are not blocking the spray arms,
preventingthemfromrotating.
Dishes not Dry
• SelectHEATDRY option.
• Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled.
• Increase the amount of rinse aid. (See Rinse Aid.)
• Checktheincoming watertemperature.Itshould be
120°F(49°C).
• Checkforproperloading—avoidnestingitems.
• Plastic items may need to be towel dried.
• Cups with a concave bottom will collect water.
Glassware/Flatware Spotted or
Cloudy
• Checkwater hardness. For extremely hard water, it
may be necessary to install a water softener. (See
DishwasherDispenser&Detergents.)
• Watertemperaturemay be low.Avoidextremelylow
orhightemperatures.(SeeFactorsAffecting
Performance.)
• Avoidoverloadingandimproperloading.(See
PreparingandLoadingDishes.)
• Usefreshdetergent.Olddetergentisineffective.
• Make sure rinse aid dispenser is filled.
• Check to see that proper amount of detergent is
being used for cycle selected. Also, check phosphate
level.(SeeDetergentUsageGuide.)
• Home water pressure may be too low—it should be
20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi).
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems
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