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PROBLEM
CAUSE SOLUTION
Plastic Containers Warp
or Lsse Shape
High water temperature
Checkcare instructions for plastics to determine ifthey are "dishwasher
safe. heat resistant.
Odor in the dishwasher
Dishes only washed every
two to three days
Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle at leastonce or twice a day until a full load
is accumulated
Chipping of dishware Improper loading Load dishes and glasses so that they are stable and do not strike
together from washing action (Note: Some types of china and glass-
ware are too delicate for automatic dishwashing and should be hand
washed: for example: antiques, featheredged and similar types.)
Moving racks in and out smoothly will also mimmize chippmg
Outside Filter Needs
Frequent Cleaning
Filter is not placed m
dishwasher correctly
Spray nozzles on wash arm
are blocked
Dishes not scraped before
loading
Make sure outside filter is seated properly under wash arm. See
page 11.
Remove lower wash arm--see page 11--and turn upside down. On
under side of eachtube is an indentation. In one of these indentations
is a nozzle (hole) which cleans the outside filter. There are also nine
holes in the center area of the wash-arm which clean the inside filter.
If these nozzles are blocked, clean out with a toothpick.
Make sure leftover food. bones, toothpicks and other hard items are
scraped from dinnerware before loading.
TO CHECKYOURWATERTEMPERATURE
For best dishwashmg results, water should he at least 120 F (49 C/as it enters the dishwasher. Tocheck the temperature, test it at
the faucet located nearest your d_shwasher
1. Setting the faucet control for the hottest water possible run water mto a glass set in the sink for at least one minute, allowingit
to overflow
2. Place a candy or meat thermometer into the water and read it at the maximum setting.
3. If the tempe_ature is too low raise the settlng on your water heater.
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