Whirlpool DU850 Troubleshooting, Dishwasher is not operating properly, Spots and stains on dishes

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...

Dishwasher is not operating properly

Dishwasher does not run or stops during a cycle Is the door closed tightly and latched?

Is the right cycle selected? Refer to the “Cycle Selection Charts.”

Is there power to the dishwasher? Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Has the motor stopped due to an overload? The motor automatically resets itself within a few minutes. If it does not restart, call for service.

Is the water shutoff valve (if installed) turned on?

Dishwasher will not fill

Is the overfill protection float able to move up and down freely? Press down to release.

Water remains in the dishwasher Is the cycle complete?

Detergent remains in the covered section of the dispenser

Is the cycle complete?

Is the detergent lump-free? Replace detergent if necessary.

Is the bottom rack installed properly with the bumpers in the front? Refer to the “Parts and Features” section. Reinstall the rack if necessary.

White residue on the front of the access panel

Was too much detergent used? Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section.

Dishes are not completely clean

Food soil left on the dishes

Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the “Dishwasher Loading” section.

Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency

Tips” section.

Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Do not use less than 1 tb

(15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.

Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.

Is the pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles and cans?

Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to

120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Do not use soap or laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.

Dishwasher door will not close

Is the bottom rack in backward? The rack bumpers must face the dishwasher door.

Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different

Spots and stains on dishes

brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.

 

Spotting and filming on dishes

Odor in the dishwasher

 

Are dishes washed only every 2 or 3 days? Run a rinse cycle once or twice a day until you have a full load.

Does the dishwasher have a new plastic smell? Run a vinegar rinse as described in “Spotting and filming on dishes” later in this Troubleshooting guide.

Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)

Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.

Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in your water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse aid helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled.

Is the water temperature too low? For best dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the “Dishwasher Efficiency

Tips” section.

Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the “Detergent Dispenser” section. Do not use less than 1 tb

(15 g) per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.

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Contents LAVE-VAISSELLE Models/Modèles DU810, DU811, DU850W10039800B DISHWASHERTABLE DES MATIÈRES TABLE OF CONTENTSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DISHWASHER SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGERBeforeUsingYour Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES DU810, DU811 DU850 UsingYourNew DishwasherSTART-UPGUIDE ControlPanelsLoadingTopRack DISHWASHER LOADINGStoppingYourDishwasher LoadingSuggestionsLoadingBottomRack LoadingSilverwareBasketStyle on some models Filling the dispenser Where to fillDISHWASHER USE DetergentDispenserTo check water temperature RinseAidDispenserDishwasher EfficiencyTips Checking the dispenserAddingItemsDuringaCycle CycleSelection ChartsCancelingaCycle ChangingaCycleorSettingOverfill Protection Float Reset OptionsOption Selections DryingSystemWASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Cleaning the interior CleaningCleaningtheFilterScreen Cleaning the exteriorSpots and stains on dishes TROUBLESHOOTINGDishes are not completely clean Dishwasher is not operating properlyWhite spots on cookware with nonstick finish Dishes do not dry completelyDishes are damaged during a cycle NoisesInCanada ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEIf you need replacement parts In theU.S.Acall WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTYONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FORPage CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLEDANGER AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉCONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENTAvantd’utiliserlelave-vaisselle INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERREPIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES Tableauxdecommande GUIDE DE MISE EN MARCHEUtilisation devotrenouveau lave-vaisselle Conseils de fonctionnement silencieux CHARGEMENT DU LAVE-VAISSELLEArrêtdulave-vaisselle SuggestionsdechargementChargementdu panierinférieur ChargementdupanieràcouvertsStyle sur certains modèles Où remplir UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLEDistributeurdedétergent Quantité de détergent à utiliserContrôle de la température de l’eau Distributeurd’agentderinçageConseilsd’efficacitépourle lave-vaisselle Vérification du distributeurPour DU810, DU811 TableauxdesélectiondeprogrammesAnnulation d’un programme Changementd’unprogrammeou réglageSystèmedeséchage Reset Options/réinitialisation des optionsAddition devaisselledurantunprogramme Sélection d’optionsLAVAGE D’ARTICLES SPÉCIAUX Nettoyagedel’écrandu filtre ENTRETIEN DU LAVE-VAISSELLENettoyage Dispositif anti-refoulementPrésence de taches sur la vaisselle DÉPANNAGELe lave-vaissellene fonctionne pas correctement Vaisselle pas complètement nettoyéeVaisselle pas complètement sèche Vaisselle endommagée au cours d’un programmeBruits Si vous avez besoin de pièces de rechange ASSISTANCE OU SERVICEAuxÉtats-Unis Au CanadaWHIRLPOOL NE PRENDRA PAS EN CHARGE GARANTIE DES GROS APPAREILS MÉNAGERSWHIRLPOOL CORPORATION GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE UN ANTous droits réservés 2006 Whirlpool Corporation10/06 All rights reserved