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| POSSIBLE CAUSE | WHAT TO DO |
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| Dishes and flatware |
| Low inlet water | • Make sure inlet water temperature is at least |
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| temperature | 120°F (49°C) (see Using the Dishwasher section). |
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| • Run water at the nearest faucet prior to |
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| starting the dishwasher to insure optimal water |
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| temperature. |
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| Water pressure is | • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out |
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| temporarily low | more slowly than usual? If so, wait until |
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| pressure is normal before using your |
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| dishwasher. |
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| Air gap is clogged | • Clean air gap. |
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| Improper rack loading | • Make sure large dishware does not block the |
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| detergent dispenser or the wash arms. |
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| • Glasses and dishes must face the spray arms. |
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| Spots and filming on |
| Extremely hard water | • Use Jet Dry® or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse |
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| glasses and flatware |
| Low inlet water temperature | agents to remove spots and prevent new film |
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| Overloading the dishwasher | buildup. |
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| • Make sure water temperature is at least 120°F. |
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| Improper loading |
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| • Load dishwasher as shown in the Loading |
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| Old or damp powder |
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| Place Settings section. |
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| detergent |
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| Rinse agent dispenser empty • Make sure detergent is fresh. |
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| Too little detergent | • If water is extremely hard, a softener may |
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| Cloudiness on glassware |
| Combination of soft water | • This is called etching and is permanent. |
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| and too much detergent | To prevent this from happening, use less |
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| detergent if you have soft water. Wash |
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| glassware in the shortest cycle that will get |
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| it clean. See page 10. |
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| Water temperature | • Lower the water heater temperature. |
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| entering the dishwasher |
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| exceeds 150°F (66°C) |
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| Black or gray marks on |
| Aluminum utensils have | • Remove marks with a mild, abrasive |
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| rubbed against dishes | cleaner. |
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