Whirlpool 960 warranty Solving Common Dishwashing Problems, Chart, Cause Solution

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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 page 25 for service information.

Solution

PROBLEM

Food soil left on dishes

chart

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Improper loading

Follow loading

instructions

on pages 7-l 0.

Water temperature

Use the High Temp Wash

option.

Do not

too

low

use the

Low Energy

Rinse option.

If needed,

 

 

turn home water heater up to ensure water

 

 

entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum.

 

 

See “Tocheck water temperature” on page 20.

 

 

NOTE: In some cases, loads may not dry as

 

 

well when using the High Temp Wash option.

Use

of incorrect, too

Use recommended

dishwasher

detergents only.

little

or ineffective

Follow recommendations

on page

11 for

detergent

amounts.

Never

use less

than

one

tablespoon

 

 

per load. Detergent must be fresh to be effec-

 

 

tive. Always store detergent tightly closed in a

 

 

cool, dry

place.

 

 

 

 

 

Detergent cakes in dispenser

lnsuff icient fill due to low water pressure

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

Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 pounds per square inch (psi) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply may be necessary if pressure is

too low.

Spotting and filming

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

page

12.

To remove

hard

water

 

water film, see “Removing spots and film” on

 

 

page

23.

 

 

 

 

Water temperature too low

Use of incorrect detergents

Use the High Temp Wash option. Do not use the Low Energy Rinse option. If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) minimum. See “Tocheck water temperature” on page 20.

NOTE: In some cases, loads may not dry as well when using the High Temp Wash option.

Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.

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Contents UseAndCare Please record your model’s information Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ applianceYour safety is important to us Dishwasher SafetyControl panel Parts and FeaturesBefore You Use Your Dishwasher Starting Your DishwasherStopping the dishwasher Starting a wash cyclePreparing to load Loading Your DishwasherDishwasher Loading the cutlery basketTo remove the basket Loading the silverware basketTo replace the basket To open the basketMixed load Loading the bottom rackUtensil load Fold-down dividerLoading the top rack Infinite Adjustable Top RackCup and glass load Extra-capacity fold-down shelvesUsing the detergent dispenser Using the DispensersIwater Type Where to Fill Filling the detergent dispenserUsing the rinse agent dispenser To check dispenserTo fill dispenser Selecting a wash cycle Setting the ControlsUsing Cancel/Drain To clear the indicatorsTo cancel a cycle Selecting cycle option Changing a cycle or an option settingCycle Using the delay washUnderstanding the status indicators Washing Special Items MaterialDishwasher SAFE? Cleaning the interior Caring for Your DishwasherOverfill protector Saving Energy Loading tipsCycle and option tips Solution Solving Common Dishwashing ProblemsChart ProblemSpotting Incorrect amount Cause Removing spots and filmTroubleshooting ProblemsCheck the Following If you need FSP Replacement parts If you need service’If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Reauestina Assistance or Se&iceIndex Power Clean washing system parts covered by your warranty Warranty
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