Whirlpool DP3000XR Series - Manual (Page 13)

PROBLEM
Dishes not
washing clean
CAUSED BY
Water is not
hot enough
SOLUTION
Water temperature should be at least 140°F (60°C). Set
water heater thermostat to a higher setting. Run water at
sink until hot before starting.
Cloudy film on
glassware,
etching -
permanent
corrosion
Dishes it
Interior of
dishwasher
yellow or
brown
Rust spots on
stainless steel
-OR-
Dark spots on
flatware -
stainless steel,
silver plate, or
sterling
Bronze tarnish
on sllverplate
Improper ioading
Spray arm or arms not
rotating freely
Not enough detergent
or improper
detergent
"Oid" detergent
Water pressure may
be low, dishwasher is
hot filling properly
Too much detergent
in soft water
Inadequate rinsing
Iron or manganese in
water
Allowing salty or
acidic foods such as
mayonnaise, vinegar,
fruit juices, salad
dressings, milk
products to remain on
flatware.
Undissolved
detergent coming in
contact with flatware
Silverplate is worn off.
Exposed base metal
takes on a bronzed
hue.
Make sure dishes and giassware are ioaded so spray
reaches all surfaces and items drain properly. Do not ov­
erload. Do not nest items.
Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching
detergent dispensers.
Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load­
ing. Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturning
Use more dishwasher detergent. Use detergent with high­
est available phosphorus content...especially with hard
water.
Use only fresh dishwasher detergent. Store tighfly closed
container in cool, dry place. Discard old detergent. Do not
fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher.
If water pressure is low, do not use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correctfills).
Check for rainbow hue on glasses. A rainbow hue is the
first sign of etching (corrosion of glass). Reduce the amount
of dishwasher detergent. Use a detergent with a lower
phosphorus content.
If wafer pressure is low do nof use water for other purposes
while dishwasher is running (to assure correct water fills).
Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to
assure adequate rinsing and draining. Do not overload.
Temporary remedy;
1. Set empty dishwasher for
a
"one wash" cycle.
2. Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has
filled for the wash part ot the cycle.
3. Add
Vi
to '/2 cup (120 to 240 ml) of citric acid crystals
(usually available in drugstores).
4. Close and latch door to complete cycle.
Permanent solution: Install an iron or manganese filter to
home watersupply.
Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before
washing (use Rinse & Hold). Clean stained items with silver
polish and re-wash. Do not put stainless steel and silver
flatware In the same silverware basket compartment.
Direct contact between these metals can cause perma­
nent damage to the silver.
Remove spots with silver polish. Avoid spilling concentrated
detergent on wet flatware.
Remove tarnish with silver polish. Have silver replated.
Water left In
bottom of
dishwasher Dishwasher cycle not
completed Allowdishwasherto complete cycle.
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