Whirlpool 900 Series warranty Solving Common Dishwashing Problems, Solution, Chart

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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 22 for service information.

Solution

PROBLEM

Food soil left on dishes

Spotting and filming

chart

CAUSE

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper

loading

 

Follow

loading

instructions

on pages 6-9.

Water

temperature

Use the HI-TEMP

WASH

option.

If needed,

too low

 

 

turn

home

water

heater up to ensure

water

 

 

 

 

entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini-

 

 

 

 

mum. See “Tocheck water temperature” on

 

 

 

 

page 17. NOTE: In some cases, loads may

 

 

 

 

not dry as well when using the HI-TEMP

 

 

 

 

WASH

option.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use of incorrect,

too

Use

recommended

dishwasher

detergents

little, or ineffective

only.

Follow

recommendations

on page 10

detergent

 

 

for amounts.

Never

use less than

one

 

 

 

 

 

tablespoon per load. Detergent must be

 

 

 

 

fresh to be effective. Always store detergent

 

 

 

 

tightly-closed in a cool, dry place.

 

 

Detergent

cakes

in

Use fresh

detergent

only.

Do not

allow

dispenser

 

 

detergent

to

sit for

several

hours

in a wet

 

 

 

 

dispenser. Check dispenser for caked

 

 

 

 

 

detergent. Clean dispenser when caked

 

 

 

 

detergent

is present.

 

 

 

 

 

Insufficient

fill due to

Home

water

pressure

should

be 20 to 120

low water

pressure

pounds

per

square

inch (psi) for

proper

 

 

 

 

dishwasher fill. A booster pump on the water

 

 

 

 

supply may be necessary if pressure is

 

 

 

 

too low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

11. To

remove

hard

water

 

 

 

water film, see “Removing spots and film” on

 

 

 

 

page

20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water

temperature

Use the HI-TEMP

WASH

option.

If needed,

too low

 

 

turn

home

water

heater up to ensure

water

 

 

 

 

entering dishwasher is 120°F (49°C) mini-

 

 

 

 

mum. See “Tocheck water temperature” on

 

 

 

 

page 17. NOTE: In some cases, loads may

 

 

 

 

not dry as well when using the HI-TEMP

 

 

 

 

WASH

option.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents UseAndCare Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance Please record your model’s informationDishwasher Safety Your safety is important to usReach IT Parts and Features Control panelStarting Your Dishwasher Starting a wash cycleStopping the dishwasher Preparing to load the dishwasher Loading for quiet operationTo replace the basket Loading the silverware basketTo remove the basket To open the basketLoading the bottom rack Mixed loadUtensil load Loading the top rack Cup and glass loadWater Type Where to Fill Using the DispensersUsing the detergent dispenser Filling the detergent dispenserUsing the rinse agent dispenser To check dispenserTo fill dispenser Normal Selecting a wash cycleCycle POTS-N-PANS LightCycle RINSE-WASH Later Canceling a cycleSelecting cycle options HI-TEMP WashAdding an item during Changing a cycle settingChanging an option setting CycleWashing Special Items Material Dishwasher SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIALDishwasher Cleaning the interiorCaring for Your Overfill ProtectorSaving Energy Loading tipsCycle and option tips Solving Common Dishwashing Problems SolutionChart Cause Solution Problem Cause Removing spots and filmDishwasher TroubleshootingProblems Check the FollowingIf you need FSP@ Replacement parts Reauestina Assistance or ServiceIf you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIndex Power CLEAN’ washing system parts covered by your warranty Warranty

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