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Why is there lots of foam in my dishwasher?
Posted by admin in Dishwasher Spares & Repair News on April 25th, 2009
Appearance
Foam overflows through the dishwasher door seal during the cycle. The dishwasher stops during the cycle and this is because the foam cut out or overfill has been activated. There is foam remaining in the dishwasher at the completion of the cycle.
Cause & Prevention
Cause: Oversudsing can be caused be the use of laundry detergent or handwash detergent instead of the automatic dishwashing detergent.
Prevention: Ensure that the correct detergent has been used, Try Finish or Fairy.
Cause: Spilling excessive rinse aid when filing the rinse aid dispenser.
Prevention: Take care when filling the rinse aid dispenser.
Cause: A high level of soil containing protein, eg egg, can also cause foaming.
Prevention: Remove excess food from the dishes.
Cause: Using detergent with rinse aid built in and putting rinse aid in the dispenser.
Prevention: If using detergent with rinse aid built in don’t put any rinse aid in the dispenser.
Treatment: Switch off the dishwasher as soon as you notice excessive foaming. Allow the foam to settle for about 1 hour, empty the dishwasher and then perform a rinse and hold cycle to remove the suds.
Why are my glasses coming out of my dishwasher all cloudy & dull.
Posted by admin in Dishwasher Spares & Repair News on April 24th, 2009
Are your glasses coming out of your dishwasher cloudy? If so read This with interest.
Appearance
White spots or an overall white film are left on the glasses after the wash
Causes & Preventions
Cause: White spots and films are usually deposits caused by hard water. This can be due to failling to use or not enough salt in hard water areas.
Prevention: Always use salt in hard water areas.
Cause: overdosing rinse aid can leave a freasy film on glassware.
Prevention: Always add the recommended dosage of detergent & rinse aid for hard water areas and select specialist glass care cycles.
Treatment: A rewash may clean the dishes or alternately a wipe with vinegar or lemon juce may restore them. Rinse well with clean water.