Whirlpool Series 810 Troubleshooting, the cost of a service call, Dishes are not completely clean

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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 circuit breaker tripped?

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.

Is the brand of detergent making excess foam? Try a different brand to reduce foaming and eliminate buildup.

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.

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. Never 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? If you wash bottles and cans in your dishwasher, check for labels clogging the pump or spray arm.

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. A booster pump on the water supply can be added if pressure is too low.

Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.

Dishwasher door will not close

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

Spots and stains on dishes

Spotting and filming on dishes

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. Never 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 Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien DISHWASHERLAVE-VAISSELLE Use & Care GuideTABLE DES MATIÈRES TABLE OF CONTENTSDISHWASHER SAFETY Before Using Your Dishwasher PARTS AND FEATURES Series 810 and Series Series Series Control PanelsLoading Suggestions Using Your New DishwasherSTART-UPGUIDE Stopping Your DishwasherLoading Bottom Rack Loading Top RackFilling the dispenser DISHWASHER USELoading Silverware Basket Detergent DispenserAmount of Detergent Where to fillRinse Aid Dispenser Water HardnessFor Series 810 and Cycle Selection ChartsDishwasher Efficiency Tips To check water temperatureOption Selections Canceling a CycleChanging a Cycle or Setting Adding Items During a CyclePlate Warmer on some models Drying SystemOverfill Protection Float Delay Wash on some modelsCleaning the interior CleaningCleaning the Filter Screen Cleaning the exteriorDishwasher is not operating properly TROUBLESHOOTINGthe cost of a service call Dishes are not completely cleanWhite spots on cookware with nonstick finish Dishes do not dry completelyDishes are damaged during a cycle NoisesIn the U.S.A ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEIf you need replacement parts For service in CanadaWHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ LA SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLEDANGER AVERTISSEMENTCONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaissellePour un lave-vaissellebranché en permanence INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERREPIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES Séries 810 et Série Série Série Tableaux de commandeSuggestions de chargement GUIDE DE MISE EN MARCHECHARGEMENT DU LAVE-VAISSELLE Arrêt du lave-vaisselleChargement du panier supérieur Chargement du panier inférieurConseils de fonctionnement silencieux Remplissage du distributeur UTILISATION DU LAVE-VAISSELLEChargement du panier à couverts Distributeur de détergentDureté de l’eau Distributeur d’agent de rinçageQuantité de détergent à utiliser Où remplirPour les séries 810 et Conseils d’efficacité pour le lave-vaisselleTableaux de sélection de programmes Contrôle de la température de l’eauAnnulation d’un programme Changement d’un programme ou réglageAddition de vaisselle durant un programme Air Dry/séchage à l’air Sélection d’optionsSystème de séchage Heat Dry/séchage avec chaleurLAVAGE D’ARTICLES SPÉCIAUXDispositif anti-refoulement ENTRETIEN DU LAVE-VAISSELLENettoyage Nettoyage de l’écran du filtrePrésence 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 Au Canada ASSISTANCE OU SERVICEPour service au Canada Aux États-UnisGARANTIE DU LAVE-VAISSELLEWHIRLPOOL Tous droits réservés 2003 Whirlpool Corporation5/03 All rights reserved