Whirlpool DISHWASHERS manual Common Dishwashing Problems, Solution chart

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Common Dishwashing

Problems

In This Section

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Solution chart ...................................23 Removing spots and film ................. 25

Solution chart

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 page 26 for service information.

ProblemCause

Food Soil Left on Improper loading Dishes

Water temperature is too low

Solution

Follow loading instructions on pages 16-19.

Use the Hi-Temp Wash option. If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C). minimum. See recommended procedure on page 14.

Spotting and Filming

Use of incorrect, too little or ineffective detergent

Detergent cakes in dispenser

Pump or spray arm clogged by labels from bottles and cans

Low water pressure due to insufficient fill

Slowdown of wash arm due to high suds

Hard water or high mineral content in water

Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Follow recommendations on page 11 for amounts; never use less than one tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Always store deter- gent in a cool, dry area, preferably in an airtight container.

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

Remove labels before washing or wash by hand. See page 15.

Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply may be neces- sary if pressure is too low.

Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.

Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse agent helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse agent at all times.

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Contents Series Dishwashers Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance Your safety is important to usDishwasher Help us help youPower Clean Parts And FeaturesCycle control knob Control panelButtons This Using Your DishwasherBefore starting your dishwasher Starting your dishwasherClean signal light Starting your dishwasher using delay washChanging an option Changing a cycle settingCanceling a cycle Adding a dish during a cycleCycle selection chart Hi-Temp Wash option What happens in each optionDetergent dispenser Using the detergent dispenserAir Dry option What type of detergent to useTo check dispenser Using the rinse agent dispenserHow much detergent to use Rinse agent dispenserTo fill dispenser Quiet operating tipsEnergy saving tips Water temperature tipsTo check water temperature Special tips on dishwasher use This Section Loading Your DishwasherPreparing to load the dishwasher Loading the top rackUtensil load Adjustable 3-position top rackInfinite adjustable top rack Mixed loadDish load Loading the bottom rackTo open the basket Loading the silverware basketTo remove the basket To replace the basketWhile dishwasher is running Connecting a Portable DishwasherBefore starting Converting to built-in When cycle is finishedElectrical connection Caring for simulated wood top Cleaning the exteriorCleaning the interior Caring For Your DishwasherSolution chart Common Dishwashing ProblemsInsufficient fill caused by low water pressure Removing spots and film Before calling for assistance If You Need Assistance Or ServiceIf you need FSP@ replace- ment parts If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need assistancePower Cleantm washing system parts covered by your warranty Whirlpool Dishwasher Warranty
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