Solving Common Dishwashing Problems
A convenient checklist for handling minor performance problems. Go over this list before calling for service. If you are unable to solve your dishwasher’s problem, turn to the “Troubleshooting” section for service information.
Solution
PROBLEM
Food soil left 3n dishes
Spotting and filming
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Improper | loading |
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Water | temperature | If needed, | turn | home | water | heater | up to ensure | |||||||||||
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| water | entering | dishwasher | is 120°F | (49°C) | |||||||||||
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Use of incorrect, | too | Use | recommended | dishwasher | detergents | |||||||||||||
little, or ineffective | only. | See | the “Using the Dispensers” | section. | ||||||||||||||
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Detergent | cakes | in | Use | fresh | detergent |
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| Check dispenser for caked detergent. Clean | ||||||||||||||
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Insufficient | fill due to | Home | water | pressure | should | be 20 to | 120 | |||||||||||
low water | pressure | pounds |
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Slowdown | of wash | Never use soap or laundry | detergents. | Use | ||||||||||||||
arm due to high suds | recommended | dishwasher | detergents | only. | ||||||||||||||
Hard water or high | Use | rinse agent to help prevent | spotting | |||||||||||||||
mineral | content | in | and filming. | See the |
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water |
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Water | temperature | If needed, | turn | home | water | heater | up to ensure | |||||||||||
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Use of incorrect |
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