Dacor MDW24S manual Before You Call for Service, Problem, may be caused by, What to do

Before You Call for Service

Problem	may be caused by	What to do
Small particles deposited on	Incorrect detergent use	Use only correct amount of dishwasher detergent according
items (cont.)		to water hardness (see page xx) and the wash program
		selected. Fill dispenser only when ready to start the
		dishwasher. Do not use old or caked detergent. Store
		dishwasher detergent in dry place and in a closed container.
		Change the dishwasher detergent if results are still poor.
	Filter system	Make sure filter system is clean and properly installed.
	Low water pressure	Check that water valve is fully open. Make sure water
		pressure is between 20 and 120psi and flow rate is 1.0 gpm
		minimum.
	Water not hot enough	Check hot water supply temperature. Minimum
		recommended incoming temperature to the dishwasher is
		120ºF.
	Items not loaded properly or	Make sure dishwasher is loaded according to instructions
	overloaded	(see page xx). Do not overload. Make sure spray can reach
		all soiled surfaces.
	Incorrect wash cycle selected	Select a wash cycle with a longer wash time.
	Hard water	See “Hard water” under Spotting and filming on page xx.
Detergent left in detergent	Detergent dispenser lid not	The lid may not be opening. Check for items blocking it.
compartment	opening
	Old detergent	Do not use detergent that is hard or caked in the box. Use
		only fresh detergent. Add detergent to dishwasher just
		before starting it.
	Spray arms do not rotate properly	Make sure that both spray arms rotate freely. Make sure that
		items do not obstruct movement of spray arms. If necessary,
		clear any obstructions. Make sure top rack is pushed in all
		the way so that spray arm on rack connects to nozzle on
		back wall.
		Make sure holes in spray arms are not blocked. If
		necessary, clear holes with a pointed object and rinse under
		water.
	Cycle not complete	Close door, wait for cycle to complete.
Chipping or breaking of	Improper loading	Do not overload. Load between rack prongs, not over them.
glassware		Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may
		chip or break. Always use the top rack for delicate items.
		Dacor recommends that you wash fine china and crystal by
		hand.
Unusual noise	Improper loading	Utensils may not be secure or something small may have
		dropped from the rack. Water may cause utensils to rattle.
		Make sure dishware is secure.
Water in bottom of dishwasher	Dishwashing cycle not complete	Close door. Allow cycle to finish.
tub near filters.
	Some water in strainer is normal	Some water in strainer portion of filter at end of cycle is
		normal.
	See “Dishwasher does not drain
	Properly” below
Dishwasher does not drain	Air gap plugged	Be sure the air gap is not blocked or plugged. The air gap
Properly		is a vent located on top of the sink. It is connected to the
		dishwasher. It is required by some local codes.
	Drain hose kinked	Check drain hoses. Make sure they are not kinked.
	Filter(s) clogged	Check and clean filter(s) if necessary. See page xx.

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