The Problem
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
SPOTS AND FILMING
Spotting can be caused by all these things:
ON GLASSES AND
Extremely hard water. (Seepage 6.)
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Low inlet water temperature. (To test, seepage 6.)
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Overloading the dishwasher.
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Improper loading. (See pages 8 and 9.)
. Old or damp powder detergent.
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Phosphate level in detergent too low. (Seepage 6.)
. Rinse agent dispenser empty. (Seepage 6.)
Too little detergent. (See pages 6 and 7.)
Local water conditions and personal preferences vary. Try several brands of detergents
to find one that gives the best results for you. A liquid dishwasher detergent may help
reduce filming.
To remove stubborn
and
from glassware:
1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher.
2. Do not add detergent.
3. Start the dishwasher (use NORMAL WASH cycle) and allow to run for 15 to 20
minutes. The dishwasher will now be in the main wash.
4. Then open the door and pour 2 cups (500
of white vinegar into the bottom of
the dishwasher.
5. Close the door and allow to complete the
If vinegar rinse doesn’t work: Repeat as above, except use 1/4 cup (60 ml) of citric
acid
instead of vinegar. (Most drugstores carry citric acid crystals. If yours
doesn’t, call
Factory Service.)
Using a vinegar or citric acid
rinse more than twice a month? Consider a home
water softener.
CLOUDINESS ON
If vinegar or citric acid
rinse doesn’t work, the cloudiness is
The film
GLASSWARE
cannot be removed.
can be prevented: Use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the
shortest
that will get them clean.
Water temperature entering dishwasher exceeds
CHIPPING OF CHINA
Rough handling can cause chipping. Load with care. Make sure glassware and china
are secure and can’t
loose. (See page 8 for
way to load glassware.) Make
sure tall glasses and stemware will clear the top of the tub when you push the rack into
the dishwasher.
Always use the top rack for delicate items.
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