This section explains how you can handle minor performance problems. Check this list before calling for service. If you can'tsolve your dishwasher's problem, review the 'q'roubleshooting" chart on pages 24-25 before calling for service information.

Dishes are not cleaned completely

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

Food soil

Slowdown

of spray arm

left on

due to high suds

dishes

 

 

 

Improper

loading

 

Insufficient fill due to

 

low water

pressure

SOLUTION

Use only recommended dishwasher deter- gents, not soap or laundry detergents. Do not overfill the rinse agent dispenser. Wipe up any spills before running a cycle. _

Follow the loading instructions on pages 7-9.

Your home water pressure should be 20 to 120 psi (138-828 kPa) for a proper dishwasher fill. You may need a booster pump on the water supply if the pressure is too low.

Use of incorrect, too little, or ineffective

detergent

Use recommended dishwasher detergents and specified amounts only (see page 12 for amounts), but never use less than 1 table- spoon. For effective cleaning, use only fresh detergent and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Detergent cakes in dispenser

Water temperature too low

Add detergent just before starting the dish- washer. Use fresh detergent and remove any caked detergent before filling the dispenser.

Set your water heater to ensure that the water entering the dishwasher is at least 120°F (49°C). See page 17 for recommended procedure under "Energy saving tips."

Spotting and

Hard water or high

filming

mineral content

 

in water

 

Water temperature is

 

too low

 

=7.

 

Use of incorrect

 

detergents

 

Incorrect amount of

 

detergent

Use rinse agent to help eliminate spotting and filming. To remove hard water film, see "Removing spots and film" on page 23.

Set your water heater to ensure that the water entering the dishwasher is at least 120°F (49°C). See page 17 for recommended procedure under "Energy saving tips."

Use only recommended dishwasher detergents.

Heavy soil or hard water usually require the use of extra detergent. See page 12 for recommended detergent amounts,

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KitchenAid KUDH24SE manual Dishes are not cleaned completely, Problem Cause, Solution

KUDH24SE specifications

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