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COMMON DI SHWASHI NG PROBLEMS AND SOLUTI ONS  
Chipped dishes and glasses can result  
Dishes not clean—Check pages 4 to 8 for  
from rough handling and improper loading. Do not put  
glasses in direct contact with other items. Place glasses  
securely against pins.  
information on correct wash cycle, proper loading, water  
temperature, water pressure, hard water, amount of  
detergent, old and ineffective detergent, and dish  
placement. To maximize wash performance clean the  
filter of all large food particles after each wash. To  
ensure that you clean the filter correctly refer to page  
12.  
Crazing of older china and pottery  
happens when items are subjected to very hot water.  
Once crazing (fine cracks in the glaze) appears, it cannot  
be removed. Do not machine wash again or condition  
may worsen.  
Dishes not drying can be greatly improved by  
using a rinse aid and hot water. Hot water raises  
temperature of dishes to speed up drying. When loading,  
invert cups and bowls so that water can run off. Avoid  
nesting of articles. If dishes are not completely dry at  
end of cycle (which may occur when COOL DRY setting is  
used), open door, roll out racks, and allow dishes to air  
dry.  
Coffee and tea stains can occur when water  
contains traces of iron. To avoid stains, rinse cups out  
immediately after use. Increase amount of detergent and  
use a rinse aid. Water temperature should be  
approximately 140°F (60°C). If problem persists, install a  
water softener with an iron removal unit. To remove  
stains, hand wash cups in solution of 1/2 cup (120 ml)  
bleach and a quart (1 L) of warm water. Rinse  
thoroughly.  
Spotting—Spots form when hard water droplets  
evaporate leaving a deposit. Low phosphate detergents  
increase the problem in hard water. To prevent, use hot  
water and a detergent with a higher level of phosphates  
(preferably 8.7% or higher), or use more of a low  
phosphate detergent. Be sure to use a rinse aid. If water  
is very hard, it may be necessary to install a water  
softener. Load glasses and plates so they have minimum  
contact with racks and pins. Avoid overloading. Spotting  
will occur where dishes and glasses touch.  
Gray-black stains on dishes are caused  
by manganese in water supply. To correct, install a  
manganese filtering system into house water supply.  
Reddish-brown stains on dishes,  
glasses and interior are caused by iron in  
water. To avoid iron stain, increase detergent, use water  
heated to approximately 140°F (60°C) and a rinse aid. It  
may be necessary to install a water softener with an iron  
removal unit. To improve appearance, use a commercial  
rust and lime scale remover.  
Cloudy films and streaking are usually  
caused by a combination of hard water and an  
insufficient amount of detergent. Low phosphate  
detergents are also a factor. To correct, increase  
amount of detergent, check water temperature and  
always use a rinse aid. If water is very hard, it may be  
necessary to install a water softener.  
Plastic items can lose their shape due to high  
temperatures of automatic dishwashing. Read labels  
before washing. Place washable items in top rack away  
from heating element.  
Etched film on glassware is caused by  
using too much detergent in soft or softened water. This  
film cannot be removed. It is more likely to occur on soft  
leaded glass or expensive crystal. An early warning of  
this condition is a cloudy iridescent appearance on  
glasses. To prevent, be sure dishwasher is getting a full  
fill of water. Water should reach base of heating  
element. If water level is low, have water pressure  
checked by a plumber. Use less detergent and make sure  
water temperature is not higher than 150°F (66°C).  
Underload to assure thorough rinsing. Use the COOL DRY  
Option.  
Discoloration of plasticware by some  
foods, such as tomato sauce, can stain plasticware. If  
stained, soak item in solution of 1 tablespoon dishwasher  
detergent and a quart of hot water or in a solution of 1/2  
cup (120 ml) bleach and a quart (1 L) of hot water.  
Fading of patterns and metallic  
trim is due to many washings, detergent and hot  
water. Most of today’s china is dishwasher safe.  
Antique, handpainted china, and handpainted pottery  
should be washed by hand.  
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