Kenmore 665.1312, 665.1342 manual •Food soil left on the dishes, Spots and stains on dishes

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•Food soil left on the dishes

Condensation on the kitchen counter (built-in models)

Is the dishwasher aligned with the countertop? Moisture from the vent in the dishwasher console can form on the counter. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.

Bottom rack does not fully slide into the dishwasher

Check to see if items loaded for TURBOZONETM wash

option have shifted. Reload to keep items from interfering with spray jets or spray arm. (See "Bottom Rack Loading" section.)

Food soil left on the dishes

Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Refer to the "Loading" section.

Is the water temperature too low? For best

dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the "Dishwasher Efficiency Tips" section.

Did you use the correct amount of fresh detergent? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the "Detergent" dispenser section. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area.

Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.

Do you have hard water? You may need to increase the amount of detergent you are using. Refer to the "Detergent" dispenser section. Also, you may need to

switch to a detergent with a phosphorus content of 8.7%.

Is detergent caked in dispenser? Use fresh detergent only. Do not allow detergent to sit for several hours in a wet dispenser. Clean dispenser when caked detergent is present.

Is the wash system clogged by labels from bottles and cans? Be sure to remove all labels from bottles and

cans before washing.

Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be

20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Are high suds slowing the wash arm? Do not use soap or laundry detergents. Use recommended dishwasher detergents only.

Dishes in the TURBOZONETM wash area are not clean

Are the dishes loaded to face the TURBOZONETM spray jets? Load soiled dish surfaces to face the back of the

dishwasher toward the TURBOZONETM spray jets. Tilt the dishes toward the back so water can drain from

surfaces, and the lower spray arm can wash the item from below.

NOTE: Loaded items may shift when dish racks are pushed into the dishwasher. Make sure dishes do not interfere with the spray arms, water feed tube, or TURBOZONETM spray jets.

Are items loaded so they do not overlap? Load items only one row deep without any overlap so that the TURBOZONETM spray jets can reach all surfaces.

Are the TURBOZONETM spray jets free to rotate? Make sure that no loaded items are interfering with the spray jets' rotation.

Spots and stains on dishes

Spotting and filming on dishes

Is your water hard or is there a high mineral content in your water? Conditioning the final rinse water with a liquid rinse aid helps eliminate spotting and filming. Keep the rinse aid dispenser filled.

Is the water temperature too low? For best

dishwashing results, water should be 120°F (49°C) as it enters the dishwasher. Refer to the "Dishwasher

Efficiency Tips" section.

Did you use the correct amount of effective detergent? Use recommended dishwasher detergents only. Refer to the "Detergent" dispenser section. Detergent must be fresh to be effective. Store detergent in a cool, dry area. Heavy soil and/or hard water generally require extra detergent.

Is the home water pressure high enough for proper dishwasher filling? Home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138 to 828 kPa) for proper dishwasher fill. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

NOTE: To remove spots and film from dishes, try a white vinegar rinse. This procedure is intended for occasional use only. Vinegar is an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.

1.Wash and rinse dishes. Use an air-dry or an energy

saving dry option. Remove all silverware or metal items.

2.Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on the bottom rack.

3.Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using an air-dry option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.

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Kenmore 665.1312, 665.1342 manual •Food soil left on the dishes, Spots and stains on dishes, Spotting and filming on dishes