Solving Common Dishwashing Problems
Following is 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 chart
PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Food soil left | Improper loading | Follow loading instructions. |
on dishes | Water temperature | Use the |
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| too low | turn home water heater up to ensure water |
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| entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini- |
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| mum. See “To check water temperature” on |
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| page 23. |
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| NOTE: In some cases, loads may not dry as |
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| well when using the |
| Use of incorrect, too | Use recommended dishwasher detergents |
| little, or ineffective | only. Follow recommendations for amounts. |
| detergent | Never use less than one tablespoon per |
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| load. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. |
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| Always store detergent tightly closed in a |
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| cool, dry place. |
| Detergent cakes in | Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow |
| dispenser | detergent to sit for several hours in a wet |
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| dispenser. Check dispenser for caked |
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| detergent. Clean dispenser when caked |
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| detergent is present. |
| Insufficient fill due to | Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 |
| low water pressure | pounds per square inch (psi) (138 to 828 |
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| kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. A booster |
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| pump on the water supply may be necessary |
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| if pressure is too low. |
| Slowdown of wash | Never use soap or laundry detergents. Use |
| arm due to high suds | recommended dishwasher detergents only. |
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Spotting | Hard water or high | Use rinse agent to help prevent spotting |
and filming | mineral content in | and filming. To remove hard water film, see |
| water | “Removing spots and film” on page 26. |
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| Use the |
| Water temperature | turn home water heater up to ensure water |
| too low | entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) |
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| minimum. |
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