Whirlpool 8900 manual Common Dishwashing Problems, Solution chart, Problem Cause

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Common Dishwashing

Problems

In This Section

PagePage Solutlon chart ...................................22 Removing spots and film .................24

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 25 for service information,

Problem

Cause

Solution

Food Soil Left on Improper loading Dishes

Water temperature is too low

Follow loading instructions on pages 17-20.

Use the Hi-Temp Wash option and do not use the Lo-Energy Rinse option. If needed, turn home water heater up to ensure water entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini- mum. See recommended procedure on page 15.

Use

of incorrect, too

Use

recommended

dishwasher

detergents

 

little

or ineffective

only.

Follow recommendations

on pages

12

detergent

and

13 for amounts;

never use

less than

one

 

 

tablespoon per load. Detergent must be fresh

 

 

to be effective. Always store detergent in a

 

 

cool,

dry area.

 

 

 

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

 

Spotting and

Hard

water

or high

 

Filming

mineral

content

in water

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

Remove labels before washing bottles and cans or wash by hand. See page 16.

Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi for proper dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water supply may be necessary 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 Your safety is important to us Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP applianceImportant Safety Instructions Help us help youParts And Features Buttons Cycle control knobStarting your dishwasher MIml~mg0 l D1 Using Your DishwasherBefore starting your dishwasher This SectionStarting your dishwasher using delay wash Adding a dish during a cycleCycle selection chart Changing a cycle settingCanceling a cycle Changing an optionMain Time Cycle Wash Rinse Wash Rinse Option What happens in eachDoes not move Signal lights Detergent dispenser Using the detergent dispenserWhat type of detergent to use CoverRinse agent dispenser Using the rinse agent dispenserHow much detergent to use To check dispenserTo fill dispenser Quiet operating tipsOn some models To check water temperature Water temperature tipsEnergy saving tips Special tips on dishwasher use Loading the top rack Loading Your DishwasherPreparing to load the dishwasher Cup and glass loadMixed load Infinite adjustable top rackLoading the bottom rack Utensil loadFold down divider Loading the silverware basketPersonal Injury Hazard To replace the basket Loading the cutlery basketTo remove the basket To open the basketCleaning the interior Cleaning the exteriorCaring For Your Dishwasher Solution chart Common Dishwashing ProblemsProblem Cause Solution ProblemCauseSolution Removing spots and filmIf You Need Assistance Or Service Before calling for assistanceIf you need assistance If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need FSP replace- ment partsPower Cleantm washing system parts covered by your warranty Whirlpool Part no Rev. a
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