PROBLEM
DISHES DO NOT DRY
UNCLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Water temperature too low. For best results, temperature should be
140°F. to 150° F.
Unload lower rack
into lower rack.
Improper loading: Dishes should not nest together. Avoid overloading.
Rinse agent dispenser is empty (on dishwashers having this feature).
“Drying Heat On” button not pushed (on models equipped with Energy Saver option ).
Improper water temperature. Water coming into the dishwasher should be 140° to 1500F’. Generally, water heater thermostats are ad- justed at the factory to provide hot water at a temperature of approxi- mately 150” F.
MEASURE WATER TEMPERATURE AT FAUCET NEAREST DISHWASHER.
Need: Candy or meat thermome- ter and an
1.Place glass under faucet.
2* Turn on hot water.
3.Put thermometer in glass.
4.Let water run until tempera- ture stops rising.
5.If water temperature is below 140°, have your water heater adjusted if necessary.
Improperly prepared dishes. Excess food soil should be removed from dishes before loa~ing.
Improper loading. Follow loading directions. Be sure dishwasher is not overloaded. Make sure dishes or utensils do not block spray arms or telescoping spray tower.
Improper detergent, insufficient amount, or old detergent. Do not use detergent that is hard or caked. Use only fresh detergents designed for automatic dishwashers. See page 7.
Insticient amount of water coming into the dishwasher. Check water ~
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pressure; if low, wait until pressure is correct before operating dishwasher.
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